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The Trust’s Education program is dedicated to enhancing the achievement of Chicago’s students by supporting the ongoing development of high performing schools with a focus on developing strong curricula, instruction and school leadership.
From 2008 to 2013, the Education program will fund work in the following areas:
- Develop high performing CPS elementary schools in all neighborhoods by strengthening curriculum and instruction in key content areas: Literacy, Math/Science, Arts, Multilingual Learning, and Social Studies
- Strengthen and develop leadership in Education
- Sustain and strengthen innovation
- Projects beyond CPS elementary schools: CPS pre-school or high school projects that demonstrate strong curricular links to elementary level curriculum
- Projects beyond Chicago Public Schools: Support of private schools or suburban districts serving large numbers of minority or low-income students and/or which face similar issues as CPS
Please refer to the Education Program Focus Areas and Grant Guidelines for additional detail and criteria.
Read the Education Program Focus Areas and verify that your organization serves these needs. Then,
...first time applicants: click here to determine if you qualify for funding from The Chicago Community Trust and start the application process.
...returning grant seekers: log in to update your profile and submit your LOI.
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