City grantChicago, IL
RFP: Press Forward Chicago – Education Journalism 2026
Offered by The Chicago Community Trust
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- Who can apply
- Community groups
- How much
- $10,000 – $40,000Tier 1: up to six grants of $40,000; Tier 2: up to two grants of $15,000; Tier 3: up to eight grants of $10,000-$15,000
- By when
- Closed Mar 6, 2026Opens February 3, 2026Full Application Deadline: March 6, 2026. Information Sessions: February 17, 2026. RFP Release: February 3, 2026. Funding Decisions: April 27, 2026.
Checked Jun 13, 2026
About this grant
Press Forward Chicago is offering grants of $10,000 to $40,000 to media organizations in Chicago to expand education journalism coverage, particularly around the Chicago Board of Education election in November 2026. The program runs from June to November 2026 and includes three funding tiers based on organizational experience and capacity.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Organization must be a media organization serving audiences in the city of Chicago (Cook County). Organization must agree to work with Chalkbeat Chicago as project coordinator. Outlets that primarily serve Chicago suburbs are not eligible. Three tiers available: Tier 1 requires proven record of covering education/school board races; Tier 2 requires proven record of training youth in media; Tier 3 for organizations with limited education coverage experience but willingness to attend trainings.
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