CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP

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The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Illinois, with additional funding in Maryland and Kentucky. The Partnership does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
2
Job training
Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NATIONAL ABLE NETWORK INC
$35.4M
7%
BUSINESS AND CAREER SERVICES INC
$17.8M
4%
CENTRAL STATES SER JOBS FOR PROGRESS INC
$12.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
97
Median 1st year grant
$183.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$402.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP?
No. CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP give?
CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Maryland, and Kentucky. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $184 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP make each year?
In 2023, CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $65.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP fund recently?
In 2024, CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL ABLE NETWORK INC, BUSINESS AND CAREER SERVICES INC, and CENTRAL STATES SER JOBS FOR PROGRESS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP?
CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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