Mission Statement
THE JOBS FUND IS THE 501C3 ENTITY CREATED AND SPONSORED BY CHICAGO-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE, SCORE. TO DATE SCORE HAS ISSUED $40MM IN NEW MARKETS TAX CREDITS TO QUALIFYING PROJECTS LOCATED IN ILLINOIS AND INDIANA. THE JOBS FUND GRANTS FUNDING FOR ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS THAT OFFER JOB TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITIES THAT SCORE ALREADY SERVES.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Job training
Economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SKILLS FOR CHICAGO
$350K
11%
HIRE360
$250K
8%
FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES
$220K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND?
No. JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND give?
JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Indiana. 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 JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $125 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND make each year?
In 2024, JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $150 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND fund recently?
In 2024, JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SKILLS FOR CHICAGO, HIRE360, and FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND?
JOINT-COUNTY OPPORTUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.