Field Foundation
@fieldfoundation.bsky.social
Investing in the promise of Chicago. Funding civic infrastructure, the cultural sector, local news outlets, and organizers to support community power building. Learn more @ fieldfoundation.org
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As we approach the holiday season and year end, we want to express our gratitude for the opportunity to work with so many of you in our mutual pursuits to help shape a stronger Chicago.
Our 2025 year-in-review reel reflects community power building in action: bit.ly/48ICcKD
Happy holidays to all.
Our 2025 year-in-review reel reflects community power building in action: bit.ly/48ICcKD
Happy holidays to all.
Coming soon! In mid-Feb, we're kicking off our 8th annual Leaders for a New Chicago Award program. In collaboration with @macfound.org, we will award $50K each to 8 individuals who are leading transformative change from the ground up - plus, $25K gen ops grants for affiliated nonprofits. Stay tuned.
January 30, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Coming soon! In mid-Feb, we're kicking off our 8th annual Leaders for a New Chicago Award program. In collaboration with @macfound.org, we will award $50K each to 8 individuals who are leading transformative change from the ground up - plus, $25K gen ops grants for affiliated nonprofits. Stay tuned.
Yesterday, Half Step, a nonprofit financing organization that expands access to capital for underserved businesses, took over The Morning Show with Rufus Williams on @WVON 1690 AM. Watch (conversation begins at 55:20): bit.ly/3LO4Npj
Learn more about Half Step: www.ahalfstep.com
Learn more about Half Step: www.ahalfstep.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Yesterday, Half Step, a nonprofit financing organization that expands access to capital for underserved businesses, took over The Morning Show with Rufus Williams on @WVON 1690 AM. Watch (conversation begins at 55:20): bit.ly/3LO4Npj
Learn more about Half Step: www.ahalfstep.com
Learn more about Half Step: www.ahalfstep.com
We're proud to share the 2025-2026 #HealingIllinois subgrantees! In partnership with @ilhumanservices, we will distribute $4.3 million in Healing Illinois grants to nearly 200 nonprofits to support racial & community healing statewide.
Learn more at healing.illinois.gov.
Learn more at healing.illinois.gov.
January 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
We're proud to share the 2025-2026 #HealingIllinois subgrantees! In partnership with @ilhumanservices, we will distribute $4.3 million in Healing Illinois grants to nearly 200 nonprofits to support racial & community healing statewide.
Learn more at healing.illinois.gov.
Learn more at healing.illinois.gov.
Sharing an opportunity to apply for the Chicago Planning Academy, Mar 10-May 26. The program, a collaboration between the Chicago Architecture Center & the Center for Neighborhood Technology, is designed to empower residents to create positive change in their communities. More below. bit.ly/4sQzDOA
Chicago Community Planning Academy
<p><span style="font-size: 14px;">This program is designed to empower residents to create positive change in their communities. It will occur March - May for a total of eight sessions.</span></p>
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January 20, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Sharing an opportunity to apply for the Chicago Planning Academy, Mar 10-May 26. The program, a collaboration between the Chicago Architecture Center & the Center for Neighborhood Technology, is designed to empower residents to create positive change in their communities. More below. bit.ly/4sQzDOA
Today, we honor the memory of Dr. King and celebrate the dedicated individuals and organizations who carry forward his legacy.
January 19, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Today, we honor the memory of Dr. King and celebrate the dedicated individuals and organizations who carry forward his legacy.
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We had a wonderful turnout at our event, Data as Power: 50 Years of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act! Panelists discussed the past, present, and future of HMDA data and its role in combatting redlining and enforcing fair lending laws.
December 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We had a wonderful turnout at our event, Data as Power: 50 Years of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act! Panelists discussed the past, present, and future of HMDA data and its role in combatting redlining and enforcing fair lending laws.
As we approach the holiday season and year end, we want to express our gratitude for the opportunity to work with so many of you in our mutual pursuits to help shape a stronger Chicago.
Our 2025 year-in-review reel reflects community power building in action: bit.ly/48ICcKD
Happy holidays to all.
Our 2025 year-in-review reel reflects community power building in action: bit.ly/48ICcKD
Happy holidays to all.
December 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
As we approach the holiday season and year end, we want to express our gratitude for the opportunity to work with so many of you in our mutual pursuits to help shape a stronger Chicago.
Our 2025 year-in-review reel reflects community power building in action: bit.ly/48ICcKD
Happy holidays to all.
Our 2025 year-in-review reel reflects community power building in action: bit.ly/48ICcKD
Happy holidays to all.
Join us next Wednesday at @woodstockinst.bsky.social “Data as Power: 50 Years of HMDA” event, where Field Foundation President Daniel O. Ash will moderate a panel on the successes & stumbling blocks of using Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data & what’s possible for the future of fair housing.
Get your tickets now for Data As Power: 50 Years of HMDA on Wednesday December 10th! lnkd.in/gZju77Yx
In 2020, WBEZ reporters used Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data to discover lenders had invested more in a single white neighborhood than all of Chicago's Black neighborhoods combined... 🧵
In 2020, WBEZ reporters used Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data to discover lenders had invested more in a single white neighborhood than all of Chicago's Black neighborhoods combined... 🧵
December 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Join us next Wednesday at @woodstockinst.bsky.social “Data as Power: 50 Years of HMDA” event, where Field Foundation President Daniel O. Ash will moderate a panel on the successes & stumbling blocks of using Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data & what’s possible for the future of fair housing.
The Field Foundation and @macfound.org held a special event Thursday to honor arts and culture grant recipients who dedicate themselves to Chicago’s communities. It was a joyful opportunity to connect, uplift and have fun—while celebrating our shared purpose and creative spirit. bit.ly/4rwoXUX
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Field Foundation and @macfound.org held a special event Thursday to honor arts and culture grant recipients who dedicate themselves to Chicago’s communities. It was a joyful opportunity to connect, uplift and have fun—while celebrating our shared purpose and creative spirit. bit.ly/4rwoXUX
Photo credit for images 2 & 4: @vincentdjohnson.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Photo credit for images 2 & 4: @vincentdjohnson.bsky.social
Congrats as well to the winners of the Sarah Brown Boyden Awards for exemplary reporting in every category. We salute the hard work of these journalists and the broader local journalism community in ensuring all Chicagoans have access to credible, fact-based news and information. /end
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Congrats as well to the winners of the Sarah Brown Boyden Awards for exemplary reporting in every category. We salute the hard work of these journalists and the broader local journalism community in ensuring all Chicagoans have access to credible, fact-based news and information. /end
Congrats to the winner of the $1,000 Dorothy Storck Award for commentary, @brandisfriedman.bsky.social of @wttw.bsky.social; and to the winner of the $500 Best of the Best Award for reporting, Stephanie Zimmermann of the @chicago.suntimes.com. 5/
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Congrats to the winner of the $1,000 Dorothy Storck Award for commentary, @brandisfriedman.bsky.social of @wttw.bsky.social; and to the winner of the $500 Best of the Best Award for reporting, Stephanie Zimmermann of the @chicago.suntimes.com. 5/
Congrats to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Jim Williams of CBS2 Chicago; and to the 2025 Journalist of the Year, @jakewittich.bsky.social of @windycitytimes.com. 4/
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Congrats to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Jim Williams of CBS2 Chicago; and to the 2025 Journalist of the Year, @jakewittich.bsky.social of @windycitytimes.com. 4/
Supporting journalists through this crisis has been a key priority for the Field Foundation, given how dramatically layoffs have reshaped the industry. Learn more about our support here: lnkd.in/gzY6w52V
Last Friday's ceremony honored outstanding work across the field. 3/
Last Friday's ceremony honored outstanding work across the field. 3/
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Supporting journalists through this crisis has been a key priority for the Field Foundation, given how dramatically layoffs have reshaped the industry. Learn more about our support here: lnkd.in/gzY6w52V
Last Friday's ceremony honored outstanding work across the field. 3/
Last Friday's ceremony honored outstanding work across the field. 3/
Journalism is the bedrock of informed communities, and we were proud to sponsor this event. In recognition of the recent wave of layoffs at local news organizations, we also provided support for laid-off Chicago area journalists to attend and remain connected to their professional community. 2/
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Journalism is the bedrock of informed communities, and we were proud to sponsor this event. In recognition of the recent wave of layoffs at local news organizations, we also provided support for laid-off Chicago area journalists to attend and remain connected to their professional community. 2/
The Field Foundation was delighted to join the city's journalism community at the Chicago Journalists Association's 86th Anniversary Awards Ceremony, where we celebrated exceptional local journalists and impactful reporting from the past year. 1/
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Field Foundation was delighted to join the city's journalism community at the Chicago Journalists Association's 86th Anniversary Awards Ceremony, where we celebrated exceptional local journalists and impactful reporting from the past year. 1/
The Field Foundation's COO Mark Murray recently hosted a group of DePaul University undergraduates for a discussion about careers in the arts. Mark shared his journey from a practicing artist to his current position on the business side of the arts. Thanks to the students for spending time with us.
November 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The Field Foundation's COO Mark Murray recently hosted a group of DePaul University undergraduates for a discussion about careers in the arts. Mark shared his journey from a practicing artist to his current position on the business side of the arts. Thanks to the students for spending time with us.
We're looking forward to celebrating Tonika Lewis Johnson's recognition as a 2025 MacArthur Fellow. Field Foundation President Daniel O. Ash will moderate an event at Kennedy-King College next week to honor Tonika's work and impact. Learn more in this @blockclubchi.bsky.social story.
Englewood is celebrating its MacArthur "Genius" Fellow, Tonika Lewis Johnson. blockclubchi.co/4hGhZYY
October 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We're looking forward to celebrating Tonika Lewis Johnson's recognition as a 2025 MacArthur Fellow. Field Foundation President Daniel O. Ash will moderate an event at Kennedy-King College next week to honor Tonika's work and impact. Learn more in this @blockclubchi.bsky.social story.
Congrats again to the 2025 “A Road Together” (ART) grant recipients announced this week. As part of our 5-year, $15M partnership with @macfound.org, 25 Chicago-based arts and culture nonprofits will receive general operating grants totaling $2.85M over three years. More: fieldfoundation.org/art
October 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Congrats again to the 2025 “A Road Together” (ART) grant recipients announced this week. As part of our 5-year, $15M partnership with @macfound.org, 25 Chicago-based arts and culture nonprofits will receive general operating grants totaling $2.85M over three years. More: fieldfoundation.org/art
The 2025 ART Grant Recipients are listed below. Congrats to all!
UrbanTheater Company (UTC)
Walls Turned Sideways
#ARoadTogether #arts #culture #community #powerbuilding #philanthropy #chicago
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UrbanTheater Company (UTC)
Walls Turned Sideways
#ARoadTogether #arts #culture #community #powerbuilding #philanthropy #chicago
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October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The 2025 ART Grant Recipients are listed below. Congrats to all!
UrbanTheater Company (UTC)
Walls Turned Sideways
#ARoadTogether #arts #culture #community #powerbuilding #philanthropy #chicago
/end
UrbanTheater Company (UTC)
Walls Turned Sideways
#ARoadTogether #arts #culture #community #powerbuilding #philanthropy #chicago
/end
The 2025 ART Grant Recipients are listed below. Congrats to all!
Intonation Music
Kalapriya Foundation, Center for the Indian Performing Arts
Making a Difference Dancing (M.A.D.D.) Rhythms Organization
Pegasus Theatre Chicago
Territory NFP
The Era Footwork Collective
list continues ⬇️ 6/
Intonation Music
Kalapriya Foundation, Center for the Indian Performing Arts
Making a Difference Dancing (M.A.D.D.) Rhythms Organization
Pegasus Theatre Chicago
Territory NFP
The Era Footwork Collective
list continues ⬇️ 6/
October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The 2025 ART Grant Recipients are listed below. Congrats to all!
Intonation Music
Kalapriya Foundation, Center for the Indian Performing Arts
Making a Difference Dancing (M.A.D.D.) Rhythms Organization
Pegasus Theatre Chicago
Territory NFP
The Era Footwork Collective
list continues ⬇️ 6/
Intonation Music
Kalapriya Foundation, Center for the Indian Performing Arts
Making a Difference Dancing (M.A.D.D.) Rhythms Organization
Pegasus Theatre Chicago
Territory NFP
The Era Footwork Collective
list continues ⬇️ 6/
The 2025 ART Grant Recipients are listed below. Congrats to all!
Chicago Torture Justice Memorials Foundation
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange
Cultural Access Collaborative
Design Museum of Chicago
Folded Map Project
FreshLens Chicago
High Concept Labs
ILA Creative Studio
list continues ⬇️ 5/
Chicago Torture Justice Memorials Foundation
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange
Cultural Access Collaborative
Design Museum of Chicago
Folded Map Project
FreshLens Chicago
High Concept Labs
ILA Creative Studio
list continues ⬇️ 5/
October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The 2025 ART Grant Recipients are listed below. Congrats to all!
Chicago Torture Justice Memorials Foundation
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange
Cultural Access Collaborative
Design Museum of Chicago
Folded Map Project
FreshLens Chicago
High Concept Labs
ILA Creative Studio
list continues ⬇️ 5/
Chicago Torture Justice Memorials Foundation
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange
Cultural Access Collaborative
Design Museum of Chicago
Folded Map Project
FreshLens Chicago
High Concept Labs
ILA Creative Studio
list continues ⬇️ 5/
The 2025 ART Grant Recipients are listed below. Congrats to all!
About Face Theatre
Africa International House USA
Aguijón Theatre
Architreasures
Ballet Folklorico de Chicago
Changing Worlds
Chicago Blues Revival
Chicago Mobile Makers
Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center
list continues ⬇️ 4/
About Face Theatre
Africa International House USA
Aguijón Theatre
Architreasures
Ballet Folklorico de Chicago
Changing Worlds
Chicago Blues Revival
Chicago Mobile Makers
Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center
list continues ⬇️ 4/
October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The 2025 ART Grant Recipients are listed below. Congrats to all!
About Face Theatre
Africa International House USA
Aguijón Theatre
Architreasures
Ballet Folklorico de Chicago
Changing Worlds
Chicago Blues Revival
Chicago Mobile Makers
Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center
list continues ⬇️ 4/
About Face Theatre
Africa International House USA
Aguijón Theatre
Architreasures
Ballet Folklorico de Chicago
Changing Worlds
Chicago Blues Revival
Chicago Mobile Makers
Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center
list continues ⬇️ 4/
Now in its third year, the ART partnership has awarded general operating funding to 156 nonprofits – all of which have annual budgets of less than $1 million and operate largely in traditionally underserved communities. Learn more: fieldfoundation.org/art 3/
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October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Now in its third year, the ART partnership has awarded general operating funding to 156 nonprofits – all of which have annual budgets of less than $1 million and operate largely in traditionally underserved communities. Learn more: fieldfoundation.org/art 3/
As a five-year, $15 million partnership with @macfound.org the ART initiative is rooted in the belief that small and mid-sized arts and culture organizations – including social service groups and community organizers – are vital to Chicago's identity, economy, and social fabric. 2/
October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
As a five-year, $15 million partnership with @macfound.org the ART initiative is rooted in the belief that small and mid-sized arts and culture organizations – including social service groups and community organizers – are vital to Chicago's identity, economy, and social fabric. 2/