External Affairs

Supporting high-quality journalism projects focused on public policy issues affecting the Great Lakes region. The program seeks to deepen the impact of the Foundation's investments in policy, by supporting journalism that shines a light on conditions we hope to change, policies we endorse, and success stories that present solutions to problems.

Providing support for BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving community organizations working to help Chicago residents hardest hit by COVID and the impacts of systemic racism as part of our civic commitment to the city.