There is still time to apply for Chicago Public Library's Renaissance Project short-term research grants. Ten microgrants of $4,000 each will be awarded to support research in the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection at Woodson Regional Library and Special Collections at Harold Washington Library Center. Applications are open until Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Applications are open to: - Students and educators
- Independent scholars and researchers
- Journalists
- Community leaders
- Artists (visual, performing and literary)
The Renaissance Project is an initiative to increase access to archival materials that reflect Chicago's rich Black history. These microgrants are made possible with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to the Chicago Public Library Foundation. | 
