A Chicago-based coalition of funders called the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) is encouraging grassroots organizations in 24 neighborhoods experiencing the most violence to apply for grants from its 2023 PSPC Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities. Organizations focused on taking care of their neighbors, keeping neighborhoods safe and helping people feel more connected to each other can apply by 11:59 pm on Monday, March 6, 2023 for $1,000 to $10,000 grants to support summer and fall activities. The 2023 PSPC Chicago Fund will award up to $1.3 million in rapid-response grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for summer and early fall activities in 24 Chicago neighborhoods experiencing high levels of gun violence. A virtual session to help guide organizations through the application process will be held on Wednesday, February 15 at 6pm. Attending these sessions is not a requirement to apply for funding. Anyone interested in attending should register in advance.  Applications for 2023 Chicago Fund grants are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, March 6, 2023, and grant recipients will be notified in April 2023 and awards will be distributed in May 2023. The application for funding is available at https://community-cct.force.com/grantcentral/s/.

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