The mission focuses on promoting and amplifying just and inclusive news and narratives, highlighting the significance of accurate and compelling media in informing, engaging, and activating individuals for democratic practices. It aims to build and strengthen organizations that create and disseminate news that is just, accurate, and inclusive, fostering a resilient and independent media ecosystem catering to a diverse democratic society.
The grant program under the Chicago Commitment aims to stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life in historically marginalized Chicago neighborhoods through early investments in community needs. The initiative supports place-based economic development, creative placemaking, and placekeeping projects that draw on community assets, engage residents in development plans, and have a track record of planning and development. It targets organizations with proposals that tackle community-driven purposes, issues, or needs through arts and culture, enhance economic and social changes in neighborhoods, and provide access to artistic or cultural activities, especially in areas with few existing opportunities. Additionally, the program extends support to infrastructure support organizations involved in planning, policy research, evaluation, data analysis, or organizational development at the community or regional level.