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ConTextos

Chicago, IL, United States

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.

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Grant history

Year awarded: 2024
Period: 3 years
Amount awarded: $275,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2021
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $200,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2020
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $100,000
Purpose: Director of Development

Year awarded: 2018
Period: 3 years
Amount awarded: $450,000
Purpose: Authors Circle at Cook County Department of Corrections