About the Community-Advised Fund

We have what we need. We are who we need.

The IJ Community-Advised Fund (CAF), collaboratively stewarded by Enrich Chicago and BIPOC artists from across our ecosystem, was established to address the needs of artists, organizations, and collectives that are often overlooked and unrecognized by traditional funders.

Recipients of this award receive a $5K unrestricted gift to sustain the work of their organization/collective. Beyond financial support, the IJ Community-Advised Fund aims to sustain a community of care for BIPOC arts leaders and culture workers. Groups/organizations that are funded also form part of the Just Praxis Circle, a space for community care, accountability and healing for BIPOC culture workers and artists.

The Just Praxis Circle is a collectively-led peer space that meets quarterly for one year and culminates in a community celebration of learning. Members of the Just Praxis Circle will lead the subsequent peer-review process for future grantees.