Applications for the fund are being accepted through the Resurrection Project

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a new program for the estimated 300,000 Chicagoans who didn’t receive a federal stimulus check.

The city is partnering with Pilsen’s Resurrection Project and private donors, including the Open Society Project, to provide $1,000 per-household for those excluded from the federal stimulus bill for COVID-19 relief.

“This fund serves as a critical resource for the thousands of Chicagoans who so sorely need support and relief from the impact of COVID-19, but are unable to receive it through the federal government’s own stimulus channels,” said Mayor Lightfoot.

Thousands of families are struggling financially as a result of not receiving any Federal stimulus funds.

We applaud Mayor Lightfoot and the City of Chicago for standing with all communities to support financially burdened individuals and families during this national emergency regardless of immigration status,” said Raul Raymundo, CEO of The Resurrection Project.