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Chicago United Solidarity Project

Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago United Solidarity Project (CUSP) creates radical and regenerative systems of care to meet people’s basic needs while building solidarity and political power in and across Chicago’s frontline communities. CUSP continues to grow and expand their programming and works urgently on resourcing community members to meet their basic needs and to meet folks wherever they are. Guided by the belief that we cannot and should not do this work alone, CUSP partners with 15+ local organizations creating programming that ranges from culturally relevant book access for youth to legal aid support for community members.

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Grant history

Year awarded: 2026
Period: .5 years
Amount awarded: $8,000
Purpose: Emergency Food and Volunteer Support
Notes: Fiscal Sponsor: Women Unite!

Year awarded: 2025
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $45,000
Purpose: General Operating Support
Notes: Fiscal Sponsor: Women Unite!

Year awarded: 2025
Period: 0.4 years
Amount awarded: $4,000
Purpose: Emergency Food and Volunteer Support
Notes: CUSP receives a monthly stipend to support their food distribution efforts during a time of increased need.

Year awarded: 2024
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $30,000
Purpose: General Operating Support
Notes: Fiscal Sponsor: Women Unite!