Up to $55,000 will be awarded to up to two organizations to support the implementation of restorative practices in schools.
Restorative practices offer an alternative to exclusionary discipline in schools, can decrease suspensions and expulsions, and improve mental health, socio-emotional skills, and overall school climate. Learn more about restorative practices in schools in Cook County Department of Public Health’s new Restorative Practices report.
Eligibility: Publicly funded schools and school districts; intermediate service centers; non-profits; and restorative practice consultants.
Award: A total of $55,000 in funding is available. Up to two organizations will be awarded for three months. Organizations can request up to $55,000 in funding.
Application Period:June 23 – July 22, 6:00pm CDT
Virtual Information Session: July 1, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. CDT
CCDPH will be hosting a virtual information session for potential grantees to ask questions about the application.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restorative-practices-and-power-building-open-call-information-session-tickets-1991497781474
Open Call: Power Building
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Up to $40,000 will be awarded to up to two community-based power building organizations engaging in community organizing efforts that address the structural drivers of mental health, substance use, and social and emotional traumas.
Funding will support staff time towards community engagement, policy analysis and development, training, and education, but cannot support direct legislative advocacy. Issues areas could include, but are not limited to: social isolation, civic engagement (including voter access), restorative justice/restorative practices, community alcohol policies, criminal legal system reform, and paid sick leave.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that conduct community organizing or base-building activities are eligible to apply.
Awards: A total of $40,000 in funding is available. Up to two organizations will be awarded for three months. Organizations can request up to $40,000 in funding.
Application Period: June 23 – July 22, 6:00pm CDT
Learn more: Grant Opportunities – Cook County Department of Public Health
Apply: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019e0332794e7ed5ad7e6002fc8b9224
Virtual Information Session: July 1, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. CDT
CCDPH will be hosting a virtual information session for potential grantees to ask questions about the application.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restorative-practices-and-power-building-open-call-information-session-tickets-1991497781474
Get full details on funding opportunities on Cook County Department of Public Health’s web page for grants: https://cookcountypublichealth.org/contact-us/grant-opportunities/.
For more information or questions email: [email protected]
CCDPH will also share responses to questions submitted to the [email protected] email to the CCDPH Grants webpage with the following schedule:
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June 29, 2026, 12pm CDT |
July 2, 2026, 5pm CDT |
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July 13, 2026, 12pm CDT |
July 16, 2026, 12pm CDT |