The Design Museum of Chicago, Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and NeoCon have unveiled a new Design Impact Grant Program targeted at "elevating the visibility of Chicago's design legacy, assets, talent, and community, and at supporting civic good through design." 

The Design Museum of Chicago website states that the 2020 award will include a "large-scale commissioned design installation on Chicago's Riverwalk," as well as a separate grant award and the opportunity to engage in associated programming alongside the museum. 

According to the website, between two and four grants of up to $25,000 each will be awarded each year for "individuals and organizations using design or design principles to directly address pressing issues in Chicago communities."

Nominations are open to anyone who lives or works in the City of Chicago. Nominations are due December 31st, 2019 at midnight with applications for pre-selected entrants to be submitted between January 7, 2020 and February 17, 2020. The awards will be announced in April 2020.