The CHIditarod Foundation is accepting applications for its grant program to fund local non-profits fighting to end hunger.
Donor Name: CHIditarod Foundation
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2023
Details:
While a few urban shopping cart races existed before CHIditarod began in 2006, it was Chicago that pioneered the philanthropic aspects of such an event. First, they created a food drive (raising more than 257,419 pounds to date), then added fundraising, created their own 501(c)(3), and finally began an annual grant program to fund local non-profits fighting to end hunger.
Eligibility Criteria
- They are particularly interested in organizations whose mission is related to alleviating hunger, addressing food insecurity, and/or improving the lives of the public through education, food or hunger relief in the metropolitan Chicago area. Smaller, community-led organizations are especially encouraged to apply
- Operates programs focusing on:
- Innovative educational opportunities
- Building partnerships with other organizations and policy-relevant leaders engaged in local issues
- Health nutrition or creative work on some aspect of food
- Innovation to address challenges to food access and availability
- Is recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) organization, or has a written agreement of fiscal sponsorship from a 501(c)(3) organization
- Operates in the metropolitan Chicagoland area
- Is in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State
- Is registered with the Illinois Attorney General.
For more information, visit CHIditarod Foundation.
