• Other than meeting Crossraods Fund’s Criterios de financiación, priority will be given to existing Crossroads Fund grantees (from the last 3 años) that have a track record of working collaboratively with other organizations across issues, race and geographical location.

• ***Community-based mutual aid efforts (Click here for more info on mutual aid)
• Unexpected policy changes that place community members in harm’s way, and that require an immediate response
• Training and convening people to strategize, build their power, promover la curación y crear solidaridad comunitaria (incluyendo estrategias virtuales)
• Iniciativas con visión de futuro centradas en la transformación a largo plazo, Nuevos experimentos para construir el mundo que queremos.
• Desarrollar capacidad organizacional para construir bases estratégicas que hagan crecer nuestra comunidad organizadora., y también para construir nuevas coaliciones y asociaciones
• Apoyar la infraestructura digital de una organización

• Los solicitantes podrán solicitar entre $3,000 – $5,000. Organizaciones con presupuestos de $300,000 o menos se priorizará.
• Organizaciones con presupuestos superiores $300,000 debe comunicarse con el personal de Crossroads Fund para discutir la solicitud.
• Las solicitudes se aceptarán de forma continua con un tiempo de respuesta de 10 días hábiles o menos después de la presentación de la subvención.
• La financiación debe utilizarse dentro de 6 meses.
• Cumple con los fondos Crossroads Criterios de financiación

Write an email to Lizette Garza, Gerente de Programa (lizette@crossroadsfund.org) and attach a one-page document with answers to the questions below.

1. What is the nature of the emergency OR how has your organization been impacted by COVID-19?
2. What are the planned activities, strategies, and impact in the next 6 meses?
3. Who are your partners in this work?
4. What is your total budget for your project? Who else are you seeking funding from?

• Submit a simple final report after 6 meses.

El proceso de revisión de la solicitud generalmente toma 7 working days for the Emergency Fund (EM).
Cada solicitud es revisada por el personal en función de si el trabajo de un grupo se encuentra dentro de nuestros criterios de financiación.. Luego, el personal hace recomendaciones de financiación a la Junta Directiva para su aprobación final.. Todos los solicitantes son notificados de la decisión final de financiación mediante llamada telefónica o correo electrónico..

¿Cuál es el proceso de concesión de subvenciones del Crossroads Fund??
Crossroads Fund uses community grantmaking processes for a variety of funds. Please visit our Grantmaking Process page for a description of each fund’s grantmaking process.

Does Crossroads Fund support direct or social service organizations?
Crossroads Fund supports social services when linked with activism, when there is a component of social change work within the organization. Please visit read our Funding Criteria for a full discussion of social change organizing. Also check out our current grantees to see what types of groups we typically fund.

What if my group is not based in Chicago?
Crossroads Fund supports work rooted in communities in the Chicago metropolitan area. If you have any questions about geographic limits in our criteria, please email lizette@crossroadsfund.org. If your work would fit into Crossroads Fund’s social change funding guidelines, but you are located in another area of the United States or Puerto Rico, check out the Giving Project’s list of sister funds.

Can local chapters of national organizations apply?
Yes, when the chapter has a strong base in Chicago area communities, and an autonomous fundraising strategy (is not solely dependent on the national group for funding).

Does Crossroads Fund have grant programs for individuals?
No, Crossroads Fund supports organizations. We cannot fund individuals.

Do I have to use Crossroads Fund’s application forms?
Yes – Crossroads Fund now requires all applicants to use our online grant portal.

How do I know if my organization fits Crossroads Fund’s budgetary restrictions?
We look at an organization’s previous year’s actual expenses to determine its fit with our budgetary guidelines. Most of our funding programs are for organizations with budgets under $300,000. If your organization’s planned budget for the current fiscal year is $310,000, but your last fiscal year’s actual expenses were $285,500, you would fit. [include language from Agnes about groups a little over $300,000]

What if my organization does not have 501(c)(3) status?Crossroads Fund supports non-profit organizations, including those that do not have 501(c)3 status. Fiscal sponsorship for those organizations without tax-exempt status is recommended but not required. An organizational bank account is required for those groups not using a fiscal sponsor.
Crossroads Fund considers funding for 501(c)(4) organizations. Please contact Michael Aghuhar at michael@crossroadsfund.org to learn more.

Can I send my application via mail?
No, we no longer accept applications through the mail – all applications must be submitted through our online grant portal.

Does Crossroads Fund offer feedback on proposals that are not selected for funding?
Crossroads Fund can and will respond to requests for feedback. Please share a draft or one-pager with lizette@crossroadsfund.org and michael@crossroadsfund.org at least one-week prior to grant deadline. Our feedback is based on your proposed work, and how well it aligns with our current grantmaking priorities and funding strategies.