Grants
As new grant opportunities arise, we will post them here along with instructions on how to apply.
Stephen L. Tadlock Fund Grant
Administered by Founders First CDC
The Stephen L. Tadlock Fund Grant program will award $1,000 grants to 25 veterans who are running employer-based small businesses across the country.
Eligibility
- U.S. military veteran who is a CEO, President, or Business Owner
- Must have an active U.S.-based business
- Must have between 2-100 employees
Deadline: October 15, 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 Small (up to $250,000), 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:
Small CDG Deadline: November 8, 2024
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