Business Grants
Small Business Grants & Incentives
Running a business is hard and small business owners often do not have time to navigate grants, tax credits, and other funding opportunities. The Small Business Advisory Council has compiled a list of economic incentives that may be available for your small business in 2024. Click on the button below to see the full list.
CityArts Program Grant
The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Chicago arts and culture nonprofits of all sizes and artistic disciplines can apply for CityArts general operating grants.
Application Deadline
Monday, March 25, 2024 5:00 PM CST
Good Food Fund
Funded by the City of Chicago
The Good Food Fund provides food and beverage businesses with grants for labor, construction or capital improvements, supplies, transportation and distribution, or working capital. Review the questions you will be asked on the expression of interest form and the full application here. To view answers to frequently asked questions, click here.
Eligibility
Food and beverage business focused on agriculture, manufacturing, processing, marketing, wholesale and distribution, service, retail, or research and development
Located in Chicago
Filed a federal tax return in 2022
Has established a business bank account
Holds a current food and beverage business license
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Priorities for Funding
Located on Chicago’s West or South Sides
Owner has lived in the community where the business is located for at least five years
Has operated in the community for at least five years
Offers a median hourly wage that is a living wage
Is independently owned and operated
Employs less than 25 full-time workers
Is a worker-owned cooperative
Deadline: Complete the expression of interest form by April 12, 2024