NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS INITIATIVE APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in the Neighborhood Grants Initiative. We are currently accepting grant applications for the Summer/Fall Project Period. The application form is available on this page and will remain open until October 30th or until all funds for the project period are awarded.


Please review the following information before filling out the application located at the bottom of the page.

 

Key dates for the current project period: Summer/Fall 2020

  • Dates of project execution: July - November 30th

  • Application period: Rolling deadline open until October 30th

  • Grant awards: Decisions will be communicated within 10 business days from application submission

  • Project completion and final report deadline: November 30th 

  • Groups that complete a project prior to October 30th may submit additional applications for the same project period

 

Application instructions

This video covers important information about the program as well as changes that we've implemented for the Summer/Fall 2020 application process. Please watch this before getting started on your application.

 

Resources

 

Questions?

If you still have questions after reviewing the video and our resources listed above, or if you would like to talk with us about your project idea and application, please reach out to us! We would love to hear from you.

Email: Neighborhoods@habitatchicago.org

Phone: (312)-563-0296 x313

 

Program page

New to the Neighborhood Grants Initiative? You can find more information about the program by visiting our webpage.

Program Page

 

The Application

Neighborhood Grants Initiative Application

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Thank you for your interest in the Neighborhood Grants Initiative Program. Before submitting your application, please watch the video posted above.

 

Remember, be as detailed as possible throughout your application. 

Your application paints a picture of your project idea for us. What's obvious to you may not be obvious to us, so the more detail you include in your written responses and budget, the better we will be able to understand what you want to accomplish through your project. You may attach additional files to your application if your project requires further explanation or if you would like to share more information with us.

 

Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

This is the specific location or address that your project will take place
This will help Habitat Chicago identify and communicate with your group
Please provide as many details as you can, including the purpose and structure of your project
This is the approximate date that your group will begin working on your project and using funds
This is the date that you anticipate your entire project will be complete
Please list out any specific dates associated with your project, and label them accordingly. If you do not know your key dates yet, please enter N/A
Please include everyone who will be engaged as planning group members, volunteers, attendees, and participants
Please share any relevant context and information that will help us understand why you want to do this project specifically
Please explain your project plan, including your strategies for planning and executing your project
How will your project impact your community?
A project may impact one or more of these areas, please mark and explain all that apply. 
Project Budget

Please list all items and/or services you will need for your project, as well as their anticipated quantities and costs.* If you are receiving items through donation, you can add those in here with a cost of $0. Use the "Add another response" button to add as many additional line items as you need. Don't forget to include any applicable taxes and delivery fees.

If you prefer to upload an alternate budget form, scroll to the bottom of the page and submit your file.  

*When entering in cost values on this form, please omit the dollar sign ($). 
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If you would like to submit a different version of your project budget, please attach your form(s) here
Contact Information

Please fill out the contact information below for everyone involved in the core planning group of your project. Your group must consist of three or more people. You can use the "Add another response" button to add additional group members to the form. Please note that everyone listed on this form will be expected to sign the Grant Acceptance Agreement, if the project is approved. 
This person will serve as the primary contact between your project group and Habitat Chicago
Uploading Additional Files

You have the option of attaching additional files to your application if you feel that your project requires further explanation or if you would like to share more information with us. Examples may include posters, flyers, invoices, or screenshots of specific items related to your project.

You may use the "Add another response" button to add as many files as you need. Please note that this is not required to submit an application. 
 
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