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Kuumba Lynx

Chicago, IL, United States

For 30 years, Kuumba Lynx (KL) has served as an arts organization grounded in freedom pedagogy and committed to liberation through artistic expression. KL’s Hip Hop Arts Continuum framework engages youth in ritual, writing and freestyle ciphers fused with dance, beatboxing, spoken word, music production, theater, DJing, graffiti, photography, and video. Annually, over 1000 youth work alongside professional artists to produce, publish, and present artistic works locally and nationally, building skills, self-efficacy, and leadership.

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Grant history

Year awarded: 2026
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $100,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2023
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $200,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2021
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $200,000
Purpose: Capacity Building

Year awarded: 2021
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $20,000
Purpose: 2021 Mutual Aid Fund
Notes: Kuumba Lynx provides mutual-aid support for birthing families with essential needs, needed items for their community members, and cash assistance for housing, utilities, and more.

Year awarded: 2018
Period: 3 years
Amount awarded: $255,000
Purpose: Capacity Building and Staffing Support