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Funding Opportunities

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Are you looking for funding for your business or nonprofit? Here are a few funding opportunities:

Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)

The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) opens for applications on Tuesday, April 1 in the following districts: 119th/Halsted, Avalon Park/South Shore, Chicago/Central Park, Lawrence/Kedzie, and Lawrence/Pulaski. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 30. If you’re interested in learning more, register for an informational webinar on Wednesday, April 2.

Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program

Apply to the Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program. This program is designed to assist for-profit businesses with capital improvement projects in Illinois. To be eligible, businesses must meet a specific criterion, including being physically based in Illinois or demonstrating significant operations within the state and meeting GATA prequalification requirements. Recipients will receive awards between $10,000 - $245,000. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 7 at 5:00 PM.

2025 AMPT Grant

Applications are being accepted for the 2025 AMPT Grant. This $10,000 capacity building grant aims to assist Nonprofit Organizations in AMPTing up their programming, professional development, and more. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 11 at 11:59 PM CDT.

Community Development Grant Application (CDGA)

The City of Chicago is hosting a Technical Assistance Workshop on the Community Development Grant Application (CDGA) Request for Proposals (RFP) for social services, housing, and economic development programs.

The in-person Technical Assistance Workshop will be hosted on Monday, April 7 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Malcolm X College (1900 W. Jackson Blvd).

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