The African American Legacy made grants in the past for organizational development. Since 2009, its grant making focus has been strengthening and supporting African American families. AAL views the family as the cornerstone of the African American community. Its goal is to identify, support and nurture dynamic organizations that exhibit high potential and have developed promising ideas, solutions or strategies that address the growing needs of families. Through investment in organizations that support families, AAL seeks to strengthen the African American community, both today and into the future.
Eligibility
- Must be a qualified 501(c)(3), as defined by the Internal Revenue Service Code, or a governmental agency that serves the residents of metropolitan Chicago, or
- Must have a minimum of three board members and have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that will serve as the fiscal agent for the grant
- Must serve residents in the Chicago metropolitan area, including Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry and/or Will Counties, Illinois
- Must demonstrate how the strategies/activities proposed strengthen African American families in the metropolitan area
- Must be African American serving
- May not have more than one active grant or grant request with The African American Legacy at any one time
- Eligible programs include, but are not limited to:
Fatherhood/Motherhood Initiatives
Parental/Caregiver Education or Training
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren programs
Family Reunification/Connection
Family Mentoring
- Programs solely for child care (e.g., day care) are not eligible
Grant Amounts
- Up to $25,000 annually
- Will not exceed 30% of an organization’s operating budget
- Renewable up to three years
- Renewal contingent upon meeting performance outcomes from the previous grant year
Grant Cycle and Deadlines
The African American Legacy will announce its 2012 grant funding opportunities later this year. To be notified automatically when details become available, please provide your email address below.
