Dedicatedto the promiseof Chicago
The Field Foundation is a private, independent foundation that supports community power building.
What’s New
Field Fellowship Opportunity
The Field Fellowship is a premier opportunity for recent graduates, graduate students, and early-career professionals in Chicago.
We are accepting Field Fellowship applications for the 2026-2027 academic year through June 12.
A Road Together (ART) Kicks Off for 2026
In partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, we support small and mid-sized arts and culture organizations that we believe are vital to Chicago’s identity, economy, and social fabric.
We are accepting ART applications through May 15.
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Learn more about how we support community power building in Chicago—by investing in arts and culture, civic infrastrucutre, journalism and storytelling, local leaders, and organizers.
Catalyzing Community Transformation. Through purposeful investment and strategic partnerships, we support community organizations serving areas of greatest need with a focus on Chicago’s South and West Sides.
A Road Together (ART)
Through our partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, we support small and mid-sized arts and culture organizations that we believe are vital to Chicago’s identity, economy, and social fabric.
Community Power Building
We invest in organizations that advance resident-defined agendas to drive transformational change and improve community wellbeing.
Journalism
& Storytelling
We invest in fact-based journalism and storytelling that reflects all Chicagoans and supports communities citywide.
Leaders for a New Chicago
Our collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation recognizes leaders who are redefining civic leadership and reimagining our city’s future.
Over Sixty Years of Dedication. Since our establishment in 1960, we have been Dedicated to the Promise of Chicago.
