We support groups across Illinois that are building power.
The Illinois Community Power Fund supports groups that are:
Building a base of members
Developing grassroots leadership
Moving people to collective action to transform a power system/structure
Ready to align with other groups to reimagine a statewide ecosystem
DIRECT GRANTMAKING
As of now, our grantmaking is by invite only.
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Our model is oriented towards supporting long term power, which means that:
We prioritize Illinois communities where traditional philanthropy is rare.
We support groups beyond electoral cycles and campaigns.
We center grassroots leadership that is accountable to BIPOC and low-income communities.
We support multiple dimensions of justice and community self-determination rather than specific issues.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Starting in early 2025, we will be providing programming and resources for organizing groups to strengthen and align their work.
Please contact us to learn more about accessing or supporting this work.