Elevating Culture Near Transit RFP

Elevated Chicago is launching the Elevating Culture Near Transit RFP — a funding opportunity designed to spark community pride, protect neighborhood culture, and fuel economic growth.

This year, we will regrant $350,000 to projects that:

Activate public spaces through arts & culture
Advance equity and community power in urban planning
Support local creatives & small businesses
Advance collaborative efforts in community

Application submissions are now closed.

We received nearly 70 applications and are currently reviewing submissions. Grant recipients will be announced in early December.

Resources

Click here to access the Elevating Culture Near Transit RFP

Click here to access the presentation from the Elevating Culture Near Transit RFP Info Session

Click here to access the FAQ

Click here to access the Glossary of Terms and Resources

Click here to learn more about the Elevated Chicago Arts & Culture Strategy