In order to qualify for the Chicago Resiliency Fund program, you must: 

1. NOT be eligible for a federal stimulus check as outlined in the Federal Cares Act and did not receive a stimulus check/direct deposit
2. Be a resident of Chicago and provide proof of Chicago residency 
3. Have a household income less than 300% of the poverty level and provide proof of income 
4. You must be 18 years of age as of January 1, 2020

Applications will be accepted by phone starting on June 22nd 

• Individuals will be able to call partner organizations located throughout Chicago.

No, applications will only be taken by phone. 

Funds will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis until funds are depleted. 

People whose applications are approved will receive $1,000 per household, only one check per household.  Checks will be distributed by mail.  Once you have been notified of approval, you can expect to receive your funds in 30 days. 

In order to qualify as a college student and therefore a dependent adult, your entire household needs to qualify, and you will be asked to submit proof that you do.

1.       You will need to submit proof that you are claimed as a dependent (2018 or 2019 tax returns)

2.       You and your family (your parents who claim you as a dependent) must be Chicago residents

3.       You and your family (your parents who claim you as a dependent) must fall under 300% of the poverty level

In order to qualify as a dependent adult, you will be asked to submit proof that you are claimed as such and meet all other requirements.

1.       You must be a Chicago resident

2.       You will need to submit proof that you are claimed as a dependent (2018 or 2019 tax returns)

3.       You and your family (those who claim you as a dependent) must fall under 300% of the poverty level

In order to qualify as a dependent adult, you will be asked to submit proof that you are claimed as such and meet all other requirements.

1.       You must be a Chicago resident

2.       You will need to submit proof that you are claimed as a dependent (2018 or 2019 tax returns)

3.       You and your family (those who claim you as a dependent) must fall under 300% of the poverty level

No.

Households left out of Federal CARES Act who are income eligible and residents of Chicago.

Yes, Second Federal / Self-Help Credit Union will cash checks at no cost to any check recipient. 

Branch Locations: 

• Little Village, 3960 W. 26th St. Chicago, IL 60623 

• Archer Heights, 4800 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago IL 60632 

• Cicero, 4811 W. Cermak Rd. Cicero, IL 60804  

No, applications will be reviewed to assure applications are complete with all the required documentation before final approval. 

The applicant will receive updates through text message. 

No

Organizations who serve the target population, equitably distributed city-wide were invited to participate. 

Yes. The information you provide on the application will not be shared outside of partner organizations. 

Yes, you may apply.    

Only 1 application per household can apply. 

You can send any comments, questions or feedback by email to TRPchicagofund@trpinfo.org