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grant opportunities
Courtesy of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
- CDBG Public Infrastructure Program: Deadline: August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program: Deadline: August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Small Business Development Centers: Deadline: Rolling
- Innovation Vouchers Program
- Illinois Arts Council – Creative Projects Grant: Deadline: Until funds are expended
- Illinois Treasurer: Charitable Trust Grant Program – Hungry Relief Grants: Deadline: July 31, 2026
- City of Chicago: Small Business Improvement Fund: Deadline Varies
- City of Chicago: Next Stage Chicago: Deadline: July 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT
- City of Chicago Community Development Grant: Deadline: Small and Medium due August 14, 2026 and Large accepted on rolling basis
- City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund: Deadline: August 14, 2026
- Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability’s (DES) free Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment (BRITE) program