The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation supports organizations with the strength and commitment to address persistent problems of urban Chicago resulting from poverty, violence, ignorance, and despair. We seek to build the capacity of individuals and the systems that serve them. Our vision is a Chicago that offers education, prosperity and hope for all.
The Foundation focuses on programs that improve conditions for low-income, underserved communities in Chicago, and we are especially interested in efforts that will foster learning and innovation. The Foundation awards grants in four program areas:
Across all four program areas, priority is given to:
Previous awardees can be viewed here: https://www.fryfoundation.org/program-areas/grants-awarded/2021/
Applications are to be submitted by the following dates, annually: