Chicago Community Trust’s Community & Civic Leadership Grant* will support organizations and leadership programs that cultivate community and public sector leaders who are ready to advance efforts that build wealth and improve opportunities for all Chicagoans. This funding opportunity is best suited for leadership development programs with an established history of cultivating leaders from and within the Chicago region. Programs supported by this opportunity will also share the following characteristics: an established leadership curriculum, impact measurement tools and a focus on collaborative leadership. Applicants may request $25,000 – $75,000 per year for up to two years. OFR Contact: Michael Kelley. Amount: up to $150,000. Deadline: 2/12/26 (LOI). *Interested applicants can attend an info session with the sponsor on January 28, 2026.