FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

DCEO (few highlighted below)

CDBG Public Infrastructure Program

Description: “The purpose of grants relative to the Public Infrastructure (PI) Notice of Funding Opportunity is to fund water and sanitary systems and storm sewer construction projects that alleviate public health, safety, and public welfare and help communities with substantial low to moderate-income populations. Project areas must be primarily residential in character.”

Eligibility includes: “Only units of general local government (i.e., cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for funding.”… “Municipalities must not be a HUD direct Entitlement community or be located in an urban county that receives "entitlement" funds.”

Award Range: $300,000 - $1,500,000

Deadline: August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM

CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program

Description: “The purpose of grants relative to the Housing Rehabilitation (HR) Notice of Funding Opportunity is to provide units of general local government with funds to address housing needs of eligible low-to-moderate income (LMI) households. The program targets projects which preserve single family, owner-occupied housing needing rehabilitation and encourage neighborhood revitalization.”

Eligibility includes: “Only units of general local government (i.e., cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for funding.”… “Municipalities must not be a HUD direct Entitlement community or be located in an urban county that receives "entitlement" funds.”

Award Range: $300,000 - $800,000

Deadline: August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Small Business Development Centers

Description: “…“DCEO” is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to seek qualified host organizations to operate Illinois Small Business Development Centers and provide program services.” “…Illinois SBDCs deliver professional, high-quality, individualized, confidential one-on-one advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs.”

Eligibility includes: 

“Fully accredited institutions of higher education such as public and private universities, state, and community colleges. 

Private nonprofit organizations engaged in economic development activities. 

Local counties or municipalities with established community/economic development departments and/or programs. 

Public economic development institutions such as workforce investment boards and economic development corporations. 

“…specifically in the geographical areas noted below. Any areas outside of those listed below will not be considered. 

This area includes: (this was updated in the NOFO in March 2, 2026)

City of Chicago Neighborhoods 

Far Southeast Side (Chatham, Avalon Park, South Deering, Hegewisch, Riverdale, West Pullman, Roseland, Burnside, Calumet Heights, South Chicago)

Cook County Municipalities 

Elgin

Counties 

Grundy and Kankakee

Award Range: $80,000 - $525,000

Deadline: rolling 

Innovation Vouchers Program

Description: “Innovation Vouchers will provide grants for companies to engage in research projects in partnership with an Illinois institute of higher education. This will facilitate the sharing of technologies, knowledge, facilities, and equipment, and ultimately lead to the production of more Illinois-based goods and services and spur economic growth in the state.”

Eligibility includes: “Illinois-based companies with 500 or fewer total employees; Commit to maintain operations in Illinois for duration of project; Businesses that operate in key industries, including agribusiness and agtech; energy; information technology; life sciences and healthcare; manufacturing; and transportation and logistics”

Award Range: “…cover up to 75% of the cost of the research engagement (not to exceed $75,000).”

For a complete list of DCEO grants, please visit our website.

ADDITIONAL STATE GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Illinois Arts Council – Creative Projects Grant
• Description: The goal of this grant is “to support art projects for Illinois artists, eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipal entities, or colleges and universities.”
• Award Range: “up to $12,000”
• Deadline: "until funds are expended”
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• Illinois Treasurer: Charitable Trust Grant Program – Hungry Relief Grants
• Description: “Through the Food Security Program, 10 grants of $5,000 each will be awarded to eligible organizations. Grant funds must be used exclusively to purchase food for people in need.” 
• Award Range: $5,000
• Deadline: July 31, 2026

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Commercial Lease Grant

Description: "to lease vacant commercial space in McLean County (must be new lease space, not a relocation)."

Eligibility: "The grant is targeted for Small Businesses registered to do business in the State of Illinois and with a business plan approved by the Illinois Small Business Development Center of McLean County at Illinois Wesleyan University."

Award Range: $10,000

Deadline: varies

Will County On-The-Job Training Grant (OJT)

Description: "This program will subsidize up to 50% of an eligible new hire wages while learning their new skill."

Award Range: up to 50% of the wage rate of the participant

Eligibility: employers "in a targeted industry, including Healthcare, Manufacturing, IT, Finance/Professional Services, and Transportation/Distribution/Logistics."

Deadline: varies

City of Chicago: Small Business Improvement Fund 

Description: “promotes economic development by providing small businesses and property owners with reimbursement grants for permanent building improvement costs.”

Award Range: $75,000 multi-tenant properties, $150,000 commercial properties, and $250,000 industrial properties 

Deadline: varies

City of Chicago: Next Stage Chicago

Description: “…an emerging producing theater organization is defined as a Chicago-based nonprofit [501(c)3] producing theater organization that has been incorporated for at least three (3) years and no more than ten (10) years, has an adjusted operating budget of $500,000 or less based on its most recently completed fiscal year, demonstrates active theatrical programming and a commitment to producing artistic work, and is actively building its organizational capacity, audience base, and long-term financial sustainability.”

Award Range: up to $50,000

Deadline: July 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT

Cook County Community Violence Intervention Grants

Description: "provide eligible Community Violence Intervention (CVI) services in Chicago and Suburban Cook County ... CVI is an evidence-backed, community-led violence prevention model that leverages services and programing to reach and support individuals at the highest risk of being involved in gun violence."

Eligibility: community-based non-profit organizations

Deadline: August 3, 2026

City of Chicago Community Development Grant

Description: “The City of Chicago helps support business and neighborhood vitality through Small, Medium and Large Community Development Grant (CDG) awards.” “Applications are open to business owners, property owners, non-profit organizations, community developers and entrepreneurs.”

Award Range: Small: up to $250,000; Medium: $300,001 to $5 million and Large: $5 million and up

Deadline: Small and Medium due August 14, 2026 and Large accepted on rolling basis

City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund 

Description: “The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) provides capital development grants…for small business and cultural projects located along West, Southwest, and South Side commercial corridors. NOF grants are provided as reimbursement for up to 75% of eligible project expenses…”

Award Range: up to $250,000

Deadline: August 14, 2026

Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability’s (DES) free Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment (BRITE) program

Description: Open to businesses in suburban Cook County who have 500 or less employees, were negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic, were in operation prior to January 1, 2020 and are in the following industries: 

Dry cleaning facility

Auto body or auto repair shop

Metal finisher

Metal fabricator

Food and beverage manufacturer 

Award Range: up to $300,000 (please note, “To receive a BRITE grant, small businesses must complete the interest survey by DES or must have had a similar environmental assessment conducted by a DES partner or third party.)

Village of Gurnee – Impact Grant

Description: “This is a 1:1 matching grant open to a business of any size located within the Village of Gurnee corporate limits, generate sales tax, in good standing with the Village and compliant with all obligations, & a building owner of a qualifying business. No minimum project size with a rolling application period.”

Award Range: $10,000 - $20,000

PRIVATE/COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Fempreneur Poder Hub 2026 Grant Opportunity

Description: “Fempreneur Poder Hub is committed to supporting microbusiness owners across Illinois by providing equitable access to entrepreneurship opportunities and business support resources.” Open statewide to eligible businesses. 

• Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) – Food & Beverage Apprenticeship Grant
• Description: “IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) works directly with manufacturers, including food and beverage companies, to design apprenticeship programs that fit real production environments leading to improved employee engagement and retention.” “IMEC manages everything for you: program design, registration, compliance, reporting, and funding guidance. You get a proven apprenticeship program without the hassle.”
• Award Range: “Funding is limited and available on a first-come basis and slots are limited”
• Deadline: Rolling

Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP)

Description: “SomerCor helps small businesses purchase owner-occupied commercial real estate through the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 financing. With SomerCor’s new Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP), eligible businesses in Cook County can receive a grant to reduce upfront costs when purchasing their first building.”

Award Range: up to $25,000

American Heart Association Ventures – Social Impact Funds

Description: “The Social Impact Funds support community-led transformation by strategically deploying capital to social entrepreneurs who are using their lived experience to tackle three vital social drivers of health [health care access & quality, food security and economic empowerment]”. “…currently accepting applications for projects in Chicago, Florida, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York City, Philadelphia, Toledo and West Virginia. Both for-profit and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for funding from the Social Impact Funds.”

Award Range: $150,000 – $500,000

The Community Foundation for McHenry County – Emergency Grants 

Description: “The Community Foundation for McHenry County is committed to enhancing county services and expanding financial support to local non-profits.” “The Emergency Grant program supports nonprofits facing unexpected expenses that significantly impact their ability to fulfill their mission or deliver services. This grant is intended to help organizations address unbudgeted, unforeseen, and time-sensitive emergencies.” 

Award Range: unknown

Deadline: “This grant operates on a rolling application cycle”

ComED Small-Medium Business Customer Relief Fund

Description: “The fund is intentionally designed to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) customers by offering one-time matching grants up to $500 to help offset a past-due bill balances and improve financial stability.”

Eligibility: “The fund is available to eligible small- and medium-sized business (under 500 kW) customers who are behind on electric bill payments.” 

“Business must meet these eligibility criteria to apply including:

Active service at the time of application

Past-due bill balance 

No unpaid tampering fees and no bankruptcy 

Commercial Meter Account 

Home-based businesses and Non-Profit organizations are ineligible not eligible; these groups qualified to receive assistance from last year’s customer relief fund.”

• Award Range: “one-time matching grants up to $500”
• Deadline: “Funding will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last."

• Wells Fargo Neighborhood Growth Grants: Bronzeville
• Description: “The Wells Fargo Neighborhood Growth Grants program is coming to Bronzeville and beyond, in collaboration with A4CB. Eligible small businesses can apply for $25,000 grants to take their next steps, whether that’s expanding operations, upgrading equipment, or strengthening their foundation.”
• Eligibility: “All selected grantees must:
• Demonstrate at least one year of operation by providing a 2024 or 2025 business tax return
• Be organized as a for-profit business
• Maintain a physical storefront located in one of the following Chicago community areas: Washington Park, Fuller Park, Grand Boulevard, Woodlawn, Douglas, Oakland, or Kenwood
• Report recent annual revenue between $100,000 and $2,000,000
• Be in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State
• Maintain a valid business bank account
• Hold a valid state ID”
• Award Range: “eligible small businesses can apply for $25,000 grants”
• Deadline: July 10 at 5:00 PM
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• The Summer 2026 Makers Mindset Grant
• Description: “The Makers Mindset Grant exists to fuel early-stage women founders building ambitious, thoughtfully crafted consumer brands.” Open nationwide to businesses that are women owned (at least 51%), annual revenue of over $50,000 and no greater than $1 million, been generating revenue for at least one year and businesses sell a CPG product in beauty, food, beverage, pet, tech goods, or home goods. 
• Award Range: $10,000
• Deadline: July 10, 2026
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• The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund: 2026 Grant
• Description: “ITF will cultivate grant partnerships with Native-led and Native-serving organizations across the U.S. and its territories…”
• Award Range: depending on tier: Seed - $25,000; Sustain - $65,000; and Synergize - $100,000
• Deadline: July 14, 2026
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• Route 66 Centennial – Preservation & Economic Development Grant Program
• Description: “The Route 66 Preservation and Economic Development Grant Program [Route 66 PED Grant Program] seeks to support businesses and attractions located along Route 66.”
• Award Range: “… up to $35,000 will be awarded. This will consist of as many as fourteen awards of up to $2,500 each”
• Eligibility: “Businesses and attractions that ARE ELIGIBLE to apply include those that:
• Are physically located on a Route 66 alignment (i.e., a “brick-and-mortar” location) and/or operate in a Route 66 neighborhood or community
• Employ fewer than 20 full-time employees (including the company owners)
• Are a registered business entity in good standing in the state where they were formed and the state in which they do business. Note: Four grant awards will specifically target automotive entities, including independent auto repair or mechanic shops, along Route 66, per funding support from Bosch Wiper Blades.
• Independently travel the road, serving other businesses/attractions along Route 66, including, for example: small tour operators, suppliers with Route 66 as their sales region, etc
• Are small, locally-owned franchises with five or fewer locations”
• Deadline: July 27, 2026
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• Small Business All-Pros
• Description: “The Chicago Bears …announced the return of Small Business All-Pros presented by PNC, a signature community initiative that recognizes local entrepreneurs whose businesses help drive economic growth, create opportunity and strengthen neighborhoods across Chicagoland.”
• Award Range: “…four-week marketing partnership with the Chicago Bears during the 2026 season”
• Deadline: July 29, 2026 at 11:59pm 
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• AT&T Small Business Contest
• Description: “Any certified small business located in the United States or Puerto Rico is eligible to apply. AT&T defines a small business as an organization with one (1) to five (5) locations and up to 99 or fewer full- or part-time employees.”
• Award Range: $5,000 or $50,000, AT&T service, etc.
• Deadline: July 31, 2026
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• Press Forward Chicago
• Description: “....Press Forward Chicago grants is focused on collaborations, shared resources and/or infrastructure benefitting local media. This opportunity is open to Chicago-area media entities and organizations who can bring viable solutions to increasing sustainability of this vital landscape.”
• Award Range: $10,000 - $20,000 in one- or two- year grants
• Deadline: July 31, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. CST
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• The Changing the Game Grant
• Description: Open nationwide, “…grants for the founders creating community-centered, food and beverage-focused spaces where women’s sports are the main event” 
• Award Range: $20,000
• Deadline: July 31, 2026 at 10:59pm 
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• Shophand $5k Small Business Boost Grant
• Description: Open nationwide to “Any U.S.-based small business owner facing challenges in: Creative & Media, Development & IT, Finance, Management, Marketing & Sales, Operations & Customer Experience” and who meet the eligibility criteria. 
• Award Range: “$2,500 in no-strings-attached cash” and “$2,500 in Shophand technical support + services”
• Deadline: August 1, 2026
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• Safety First Grant
• Description: Open to 501(c)3 nonprofits or government entities that operate in Norfolk Southern’s 22 state network (this includes Illinois), project must be 30 minutes from Norfolk Southern main line and be in alignment with one of Norfolk Southern’s focus areas. 
• Award Range: $1,000 to $15,000
• Deadline: August 3, 2026
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Thriving Communities Grant

Description: Open to 501(c)3 nonprofits that operate in Norfolk Southern’s 22 state network (this includes Illinois), project must be 30 minutes from Norfolk Southern main line and be in alignment with one of Norfolk Southern’s focus areas. 

Award Range: $1,000 to $50,0000

Deadline: August 3, 2026

• Metro East Start-Up Challenge

Description: “...business plan competition to identify, encourage, and reward excellence in entrepreneurship in the St. Louis Metro East region (now including Fayette, Macoupin, and Montgomery Counties).”

Award Range: $28,000 in total cash prizes (grants vary from: $1,500 - $10,000)

Deadline: June 14, 2026 - August 9, 2026

• Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative
• Description: Open nationwide. "Funding will be awarded to non-profit community-based organizations, including schools and local parks and recreation departments working in collaboration with local non-profit community-based organizations.” “...toward the cost of building or refurbishing a sport court facility or athletic field whose main usage will be for organized youth sports.”
• Award Range: $50,000-$100,000
• Deadline: August 15, 2026  

• Arab-American Business and Professional Association (ABPA) emPOWER26 Small Business Grant
• Description: “The Arab-American Business and Professional Association is back with the emPOWER grant program for ambitious, aspiring female entrepreneurs looking for start-up funding for an Illinois-based business.” Open statewide.
• Award Range: up to $10,000
• Deadline: August 30, 2026
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• Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 national grant

Description: Verizon, in partnership with LISC, will award $10,000 national grants to small businesses throughout the year. Each month, 10 small businesses will be selected for grants.

Award Range: $10,000

Deadline: Rolling from June – December 2026

Etsy Emergency Relief Fund at CERF+

• Description: “The Etsy Fund at Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) provides disaster relief grants to eligible Etsy sellers on a monthly basis”
• Eligibility: “All Etsy sellers are eligible for a grant if they have experienced a federally declared natural disaster within the past year, have been an active seller on Etsy for at least one year, and their accounts with Etsy are in good standing”
• Award Range: “Grants of $2,000 are available to sellers when they apply. The amount and frequency of grants will depend on the amount of money available in the fund at any given time”
• Deadline: Rolling; “Your application will be viable for one year following the date of the disaster you suffered”

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**Traducciones En Español**

¡Hola a todos!

Aquí está el informe quincenal (cada dos semanas) sobre oportunidades de financiación, según solicitado por el grupo de trabajo de Oportunidades de Financiamiento - Colectivo para Negocios Latinx.

**En el futuro, para ayudar a diferenciar entre los recursos que ya he enviado anteriormente y los ‘nuevos’ (recursos que yo no he enviado por correo electrónico), voy a marcar los nuevos en amarillo. Espero que eso ayude.**

GRACIAS- A  

• Cindy Patino
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Los que previamente han enviado recursos que siguen incluidos porque todavía no han expirado. 

Si alguien más conoce recursos que se puedan compartir con el grupo, por favor envíalos a Erik y Diana.

OPORTUNIDADES DE FINANCIAMIENTO

Departamento de Comercio y Oportunidades Económicas (DCEO, por sus siglas en inglés) (algunas destacadas abajo)

• Programa de Infraestructura Pública CDBG
• Descripción: El propósito de las subvenciones del Aviso de Oportunidad de Financiamiento para Infraestructura Publica (PI, para sus siglas en inglés) es para financiar proyectos de construcción de sistemas de agua y saneamiento y drenaje pluvial que alivien problemas de salud pública, seguridad, y bienestar comunitario y ayudar comunidades con una proporción significative de población de ingresos bajos a moderados. Las áreas del proyecto deben ser principalmente de carácter residencial.
• Elegibilidad Incluye: Solo las unidades de gobierno local general (como ciudades, pueblos, municipios y condados) pueden solicitar financiamiento.... Los municipios no deben ser comunidades beneficiarias directas de fondos de HUD "Entitlement" ni estar situados en un condado urbano que reciba esos fondos.
• Cantidad de subvención: $300,000 - $1,500,000
• Fecha Límite: 27 de agosto de 2026 a las 5:00 PM
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• Programa de Rehabilitación de Vivienda CDBG
• Descripción: El propósito de las subvenciones del Aviso de Oportunidad de Financiamiento para la Rehabilitación de Vivienda (HR, para sus siglas en inglés) es para dar las unidades de gobierno local general los fondos necesarios para atender las necesidades de vivienda de los hogares elegibles con ingresos bajos a moderados (LMI, para sus siglas en inglés). El programa se enfoca en proyectos que preserven viviendas unifamiliares, ocupadas por su dueño, que requieren rehabilitación y que apoyan la revitalización de los vecindarios.
• Elegibilidad Incluye: Solo las unidades de gobierno local general (como ciudades, pueblos, municipios y condados) pueden solicitar financiamiento.... Los municipios no deben ser comunidades beneficiarias directas de fondos de HUD "Entitlement" ni estar situados en un condado urbano que reciba esos fondos.
• Cantidad de subvención: $300,000 - $800,000
• Fecha Límite: 27 de agosto de 2026 a las 5:00 PM
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• Centros de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC, por sus siglas en inglés)
• Descripción: El Departamento de Comercio y Oportunidad Económica de Illinois (DCEO, por sus siglas en inglés) está emitiendo este Aviso de Oportunidad de Financiamiento (NOFO, por sus siglas en inglés) para buscar organizaciones anfitrionas calificadas que operan los Centros de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Illinois y proporcionar servicios del programa. Los SBDCs de Illinois ofrecen asesoría profesional y asistencia técnica de alta calidad, individualizada y confidencial, para los pequeños negocios existentes y para emprendedores en etapa previa al lanzamiento. 
• Elegibilidad Incluye:
• Instituciones de educación superior completamente acreditadas, como universidades públicas y privadas, además de colegios estatales y comunitarios. 
• Organizaciones privadas sin fines de lucro enfocados en actividades de desarrollo económico. 
• Condados o municipios con departamentos y/o programas establecidos de desarrollo comunitario o económico.
• Instituciones públicas de desarrollo económico, como juntas de inversión en la fuerza laboral y corporaciones de desarrollo económico.
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• …específicamente en las áreas geográficas indicadas abajo. Cualquier área fuera de las mencionadas no será considerada. 
• Esta área incluye: (esto se actualizo en el NOFO el 2 de marzo de 2026)
• Barrios de la ciudad de Chicago
• Extremo sureste (Chatham, Avalon Park, South Deering, Hegewisch, Riverdale, West Pullman, Roseland, Burnside, Calumet Heights, South Chicago)
• Municipios del Condado de Cook
• Elgin
• Condados
• Grundy y Kankakee
• Cantidad de subvención: $80,000 - $525,000
• Fecha límite: de manera continua
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• Programa de bonos de innovación
• Descripción: Los Bonos de Innovación proporcionarán subvenciones a las empresas para que participen en proyectos de investigación en colaboración con un instituto de enseñanza superior de Illinois. Esto facilitará el intercambio de tecnologías, conocimientos, instalaciones y equipos, y en última instancia conducirá a la producción de más bienes y servicios basados en Illinois y estimulará el crecimiento económico en el estado.
• Elegibilidad Incluye: Empresas de Illinois con 500 empleados o menos; Comprometerse a mantener las operaciones en Illinois mientras dure el proyecto; Empresas que operan en sectores clave, como la agroindustria y la tecnología agrícola, la energía, las tecnologías de la información, las ciencias de la vida y la sanidad, la industria manufacturera y el transporte y la logística.
• Cantidad de subvención: …cubren hasta el 75% del costo del proyecto de investigación (sin exceder, $75,000)
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• Para una lista complete de subvenciones de DCEO, por favor visite nuestro sitio de web.

Oportunidades Adicionales del Gobierno Estatal 

• Illinois Arts Council (Consejo de las Artes de Illinois) – Subvencion para Proyectos Creativos 
• Descripción: El objetivo de esta subvención es apoyar proyectos artísticos para artistas de Illinois, organizaciones sin fines de lucro elegibles, entidades municipales, o colegios y universidades. 
• Cantidad de subvención: hasta $12,000 
• Fecha Límite: hasta que se terminen los fondos

• Tesorero de Illinois: Programa de Subvenciones del Fideiocomiso Caritativo – Subvenciones para Alivio del Hambre
• Descripción: A través del Programa de Seguridad Alimentaria, se otorgarán 10 subvenciones de $5,000 a organizaciones elegibles. Los fondos de la subvención deben ser utilizadas exclusivamente para la compra de alimentos para personas necesitadas. 
• Cantidad de subvención: $5,000
• Fecha Límite: 31 de julio de 2026

Gobiernos locales  

 

• Subvención para Arrendamiento Comercial de Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
• Descripción: para rentar un espacio comercial vacío en el condado de McLean (debe ser un contrato de arrendamiento nuevo, no una reubicación). 
• Elegibilidad: La subvención está dirigida a negocios pequeños registradas para operar en el estado de Illinois y que cuenten con un plan de negocios aprobado por el Illinois Small Business Development Center (Centro para Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas) del Condado de McLean en la Universidad Illinois Wesleyan. 
• Cantidad de subvención: $10,000
• Fecha límite: varía
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• Subvención para Capacitación en el Trabajo (OJT, por sus siglas en inglés) de Will County
• Descripción: Este programa subsidiara hasta el 50% del salario de una nueva contratación elegible mientras aprende sus nuevas habilidades. 
• Cantidad de subvención: hasta el 50% de la tasa salarial del participante
• Elegibilidad: empleadores en una industria prioritaria, incluyendo atención médica, manufactura, tecnología de la información, finanzas/servicios, y transporte/distribución/logística.
• Fecha límite: varía
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• Ciudad de Chicago: Fondo de Mejora para Pequeñas Empresas
• Descripción: promueve el desarrollo económico proporcionando a las pequeñas empresas y propietarios de inmuebles subvenciones de reembolso para los costos de mejoras permanentes en los edificios.
• Cantidad de subvención: $75,000 para propiedades multifamiliares, $150,000 para propiedades comerciales y $250,000 para propiedades industriales 
• La fecha límite varía