Grants
As new grant opportunities arise, we will post them here along with instructions on how to apply.
Support West
Administered by the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation
The Chicago Blackhawks Foundation’s Support West provides $5,000 grants to minority-owned small businesses in neighborhoods on the West Side of Chicago.
Eligibility
- Located on Chicago’s West Side
- Food and Beverage, Art Based, Nutrition/Food Access, or Wellness Center business owned and operated by an entrepreneur of color
- Less than $250,000 annual revenue
Deadline: December 8, 2024
Community Development Grants
Administered by the City of Chicago Department of Planning
and Development
The City of Chicago helps support business and neighborhood vitality through Medium ($300,001 to $5 million) and Large ($5 million and up) Community Development Grant (CDG) awards.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements vary depending on funding level. Please review the requirements for each funding level:
Medium CDG Deadline: February 14, 2025
Large CDG Deadline: Rolling
Small Business Improvement Fund
Administered by the City of Chicago and SomerCor
The City of Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund provides small businesses with reimbursable grants for permanent building improvement costs.
Eligibility
- Commercial and industrial business located in Chicago’s TIF districts
- Industrial businesses must have 200 or fewer employees
- Commercial businesses must gross average annual sales under $9M for the prior 3 years
Deadline: Dependent on TIF district