Apply for the City of Chicago Community Development Grants: Empowering Business and Neighborhood Growth

The City of Chicago Community Development Grant (CDG) program provides funding for business-related investments aimed at creating jobs and improving neighborhood vitality. Grants are offered at small, medium, and large levels with specific deadlines, and information sessions are available online and in person to help applicants prepare. Applications are submitted through the city’s online system, Submittable.

Funding to support business-related investments that create jobs and improve neighborhood vitality

Applications are open to business owners, property owners, non-profit organizations, community developers, and entrepreneurs who are looking to invest in their communities through business-related projects.

Attend information sessions (online or in person) and submit applications through Submittable