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NEWS from the WOODS FUND

GRANTMAKING

Letters of Inquiry Deadline

As a reminder, letters of inquiry in conjunction with our December 2008 grant cycle will be accepted from July 1 through July 31, 2008. Please see Guidelines and Criteria section for more details. Organizations seeking renewed funding must submit a letter of inquiry.

Click on the following link to download a PDF copy of the guidelines and revised letter of inquiry Guidelines and Letter of Inquiry

Click on the following link to download a Word copy of the guidelines and revised letter of inquiry Guidelines and Letter of Inquiry

NEW REPORT AVAILABLE

Building Power from Within Communities - Woods Fund of Chicago Invests in Building Resident Participation in the South Side’s Renaissance

Through our South Side Community Organizing Initiative, the Woods Fund focuses its resources on less-advantaged residents who have historically been left out of the democratic process. Our foundation is committed to building a more robust community organizing infrastructure in this part of the city. We hope the valuable lessons we have learned will help inform and advance the continued development and impact of “people power” in all under-resourced communities.

Click the following link to download a PDF copy of our full report on this grantmaking initiative Building Power from Within Communities Report