Chicago Region Food System Fund

Home
United States
Chicago, IL
Chicago Region Food System Fund

Visit chicagoregionfoodfund.org to learn more

06/08/2026

Applications for the Fund’s next round of funding open today, June 8. $3.57 million is available.

The Fund will offer an informational webinar about the grant round "Supporting People in the Local Food System" on June 15, at 3 p.m. CDT.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_am1BuRLmRLCVll6SL5k6Pg #/registration

Learn more at ChicagoRegionFoodFund.org

01/26/2026

In 2025 $4,757,450 was awarded to 58 nonprofit organizations. Since June 2020, the Chicago Region Food System Fund has distributed a total of $26,498,600 to 220 grantees. The Fund will remain responsive to the needs of the food system as it reacts to ongoing challenges. It will continue to make grants through at least 2026. Follow the Fund on social media and sign up for the Fund’s e-news to be sure to receive announcements.

Visit ChicagoRegionFoodFund.org to learn more.
..

En 2025 se concedieron $4,757,450 a 58 organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Desde junio de 2020, el Fondo del Sistema Alimentario Regional de Chicago ha distribuido un total de $26,498,600 a 220 beneficiarios. El Fondo seguirá respondiendo a las necesidades del sistema alimentario a medida que reacciona a los retos actuales. Continuaremos concediendo subvenciones al menos hasta 2026. Siga al Fondo en las redes sociales y suscríbase a las noticias electrónicas del Fondo para asegurarse de recibir anuncios.

Visite ChicagoRegionFoodFund.org para obtener más información.

08/12/2025

Applications for the Fund’s next round of funding open on August 11. $3.85 million is available.

Funding is split into two focus areas: “Increasing Hard Infrastructure & Capacity Building” and “Policy Change & Power-Building (Including Workers’ Rights).”

The Fund will offer an informational webinar about the grant round on August 20, at 1 p.m. CDT.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__BDn_SnXSqqx3K-sn1OUzg #/registration
Learn more at ChicagoRegionFoodFund.org

06/10/2024

The Chicago Region Food System Fund awarded $3,050,000 to 39 organizations in the “Prepare for Future Food System Emergencies” grant round. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how unprepared the traditional food system is to meet demand during a sudden systemic breakdown. The third round of funding in this cycle applies what the nonprofit organizations, growers, workers, and funders learned—both positive and negative—from pandemic response to planning for future systemic shocks.

Read about the grant recipients here: chicagoregionfoodfund.org/over-3-million-awarded-by-the-chicago-region-food-system-fund/

02/12/2024

Applications are open for the “Prepare for Future Food System Emergencies” grant round from the Chicago Region Food System Fund.
Applications are due March 11. Learn more and apply at Chicagoregionfoodfund.org/guidelines-faqs-prepare-for-future-food-system-emergencies-february-2024/

01/30/2024

CRFSF will offer a webinar about the "Prepare for Future Food System Emergencies" funding round on Wednesday, February 14, 2 - 3 PM (CST). This info session will discuss the funding priorities and answer general questions. Register here for the webinar: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4Fq0KD1gTxyvsKyONDXAvw #/registration

01/22/2024

The Chicago Region Food System Fund announces $3.8 million awarded in grants to 39 organizations, supporting projects that enhance the local and regional food system. This is part of the Fund's ongoing commitment to building a resilient food system for the Chicago region.

Read more here: chicagoregionfoodfund.org/for-immediate-release-3-8-million-awarded-by-the-chicago-region-food-system-fund/

Stay tuned for Round Three, "Prepare for Future Food System Emergencies," opening on February 12, 2024. 🍎

10/23/2023

Final Reminder: Applications are due today! “Grow Local and Regional Food System Resources” Grant Round Application Deadline is tonight, Monday October 23 at 11:59 CDT

Visit our RFP guidelines web page for more information on this round! www.chicagoregionfoodfund.org/guidelines-faqs-grow-local-and-regional-food-system-resources-september-2023/
---
Recordatorio final: ¡Las solicitudes deben presentarse hoy! La fecha límite para la solicitud de la ronda de subvenciones “Aumentar los Recursos del Sistema Alimentario Local y Regional” es hoy lunes, octubre 23 a las 11:59 CDT

¡Visita nuestra página web de directrices RFP para obtener más información sobre esta ronda! www.chicagoregionfoodfund.org/es/guidelines-faqs-grow-local-and-regional-food-system-resources-september-2023/

10/17/2023

Reminder: “Grow Local and Regional Food System Resources” Grant Round Application Deadline is Monday October 23 at 11:59 CDT
Visit our RFP guidelines web page for more information on this round! chicagoregionfoodfund.org/guidelines-faqs-grow-local-and-regional-food-system-resources-september-2023/
-
Recordatorio: La fecha límite para la solicitud de la ronda de subvenciones “Evolve the Food System” es el lunes, octubre 23 a las 11:59 CDT
¡Visita nuestra página web de directrices RFP para obtener más información sobre esta ronda! chicagoregionfoodfund.org/es/guidelines-faqs-grow-local-and-regional-food-system-resources-september-2023/

Address

Chicago, IL

Telephone

+17739445100

Website

http://chicagoregionfoodfund.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Chicago Region Food System Fund posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Chicago Region Food System Fund:

Want your organization to be the top-listed non profit organization in Chicago?