Here are some opportunities for Focus Fairies
1)Chicago Foundation for Women – Community Grants
- Funder: Chicago Foundation for Women
- Award Size: ~$10,000–$25,000
- Deadline: Annual (typically late winter/early spring)
- Geographic Eligibility: Chicago-area nonprofits
- Key Requirements: Advancing gender equity and leadership for women and girls
- Why Fit: Your focus on Black & Brown girls’ leadership and empowerment aligns with CFW’s mission.
- Fit: 5/5 | Effort: 3/5
- Link: https://www.chicagowomenshealth.org/grants/
2) Chicago Community Trust – Youth & Family Initiatives
- Funder: The Chicago Community Trust
- Award Size: ~$25,000–$50,000
- Deadline: Annual (varies by initiative)
- Geographic Eligibility: Chicago region
- Key Requirements: Nonprofit with impactful community programs
- Why Fit: Funding youth empowerment, violence prevention, community resilience — directly complements your trauma-informed mentoring.
- Fit: 5/5 | Effort: 4/5
- Link: https://cct.org/our-work/
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