Resilient Chicago Fund Announces $5.5 Million in Grants to Strengthen the Region’s Safety Net
The Resilient Chicago Fund has awarded $5.5 million in grants to 17 nonprofit-led projects aimed at redesigning benefit delivery and essential services. A key pillar of this funding is 'Food is Medicine,' which supports building referral infrastructure and preparing community organizations for Medicaid reimbursement under the Illinois 1115 Waiver.
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This philanthropic investment marks a critical transition for the 'Food is Medicine' sector from isolated pilots to structural healthcare integration. By funding the infrastructure necessary for community organizations to participate in 1115 Medicaid Waiver reimbursement, the Resilient Chicago Fund is establishing a blueprint for how social services can unlock sustainable healthcare revenue streams, a major trend for both startups and established payers.
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