Meet the Finalists
These finalists reflect the highest aspirations of the Chicago Prize – ambitious plans, capable teams, and thoughtful strategies to meet the unique needs of their communities. To help these teams move their projects forward, Pritzker Traubert Foundation provides each team with the opportunity to access matching grants.
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Cottage Grove Corridor Collective
Neighborhood: Bronzeville
Led By: Quad Communities Development Corporation
Year: 2025
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Energizing an Economic Ecosystem in North Lawndale
Neighborhood: North Lawndale
Led By: North Lawndale Employment Network
Year: 2025
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Renaissance 95th
Neighborhood: Roseland/Pullman
Led By: Trinity United Church of Christ
Year: 2025
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Back of the Yards: Rooted and Rising
Neighborhood: Back of the Yards
Led By: Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
Year: 2022
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Bringing Communities Back Initiative
Neighborhood: Greater Roseland
Led By: Far South CDC
Year: 2022
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Creating a Solidarity Economy: Centro de Solidaridad Mi Villita
Neighborhood: Little Village
Led By: Little Village Environmental Justice Organization
Year: 2020
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Cultivate Collective
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
Led By: Cultive Collective
Year: 2022
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Go Green on Racine
Neighborhood: Englewood
Led By: Inner-City Muslim Action Network
Year: 2020
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Now is the Time: Advancing North Lawndale Together
Neighborhood: North Lawndale
Led By: North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council
Year: 2020
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The Aspire Initiative
Neighborhood: Austin
Led By: Austin Coming Together and Westside Health Authority
Year: 2020
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Thrive Exchange
Neighborhood: South Shore and South Chicago
Led By: DL3 Realty
Year: 2022
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We’re Steel Here New Homes
Neighborhood: South Chicago
Led By: Claretian Associates
Year: 2020
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Xchange Chicago
Neighborhood: Greater Grand Crossing
Led By: Comer Science and Education Foundation
Year: 2022