ConTextos' mission is to offer a platform (through programming, publishing, and creative place keeping) for people to claim and share their narratives to promote healing, justice, and equity in thriving communities. Focusing on South and West side neighborhoods, it seeks to lift the voices and insights of people living in historically underserved communities, especially those affected by violence and mass incarceration, to challenge assumptions and provoke change. Visit ConTextos
Grant history
Year awarded: 2024Period: 3 yearsAmount awarded: $275,000Purpose: General Operating Support
Year awarded: 2021Period: 2 yearsAmount awarded: $200,000Purpose: General Operating Support
Year awarded: 2020Period: 2 yearsAmount awarded: $100,000Purpose: Director of Development
Year awarded: 2018Period: 3 yearsAmount awarded: $450,000Purpose: Authors Circle at Cook County Department of Corrections