Built on Belief Proposals

Proposal Planning

Please prepare your proposal in the following format:

• A single 8.5”x11” document (.pdf or .doc files accepted)
• Images (.jpg .png files accepted) in response to Question 9 may be included in the document or uploaded as separate files via the submission form.

Submit your collected materials via this submission form

Please include answers to all questions below in your document

Download the list of questions here (PDF)

Name of organization or group

Brief history of the organization or group and overview of work that demonstrates positive impact on Chicago communities (500 words or less)

Lead representative: Name, title, email address, phone number, brief biography

Project team: Names, titles, project roles (If the lead representative will not be the project manager for the project, please ensure the project manager is included in the project team.)

Community partners (optional): If you will be working on this project in partnership with any other organizations or groups, please provide their names and links to a webpage (if applicable).

Address of proposed project site location

Brief description of project site history and neighborhood context (250 words or less)

Description of proposed project (500 words or less)

Inspirational images – Please provide a brief narrative and up to 5 images that illustrate your approach to the proposed project. This can include photos or sketches of similar projects or activations.

Responses to the following questions (each 300 words or less):

• How would this project highlight significant issues related to religion and architecture/the built environment?
• What impact(s) will this project have on the surrounding community and residents?
• Is this project part of a larger initiative that is already underway? If so, please describe the work to-date, and explain how this place-based activation project will help support the ongoing work. You may also provide visuals that have been created in this work.
• Do you already have a creative partner(s) to support this activation? If so, please list and include bios. If not, please describe how a creative partner could help activate your space.
• What else should we know about your organization, its work, and its relevance to the CAC’s Built on Belief initiative? (optional)

Proposed budget – Provide a brief budget narrative and estimates for major budget categories:

• Design partners
• Community partners
• Program supplies
• Fabrication
• Other

Proposed work plan – Provide key milestones in the project timeline that will be critical for achieving the project.

References – Provide the name, email address, phone number, and relationship for three reference contacts who can speak to working with your organization or group.