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Community Development Grants
The City of Chicago helps support business and neighborhood vitality through Small, Medium and Large Community Development Grant (CDG) awards. CDGs use proceeds from the 2024 Housing and Development Bond and other funding sources to support a variety of eligible, business-related investments that create and maintain jobs and quality-of-life improvements for local residents.
Applications are open to business owners, property owners, non-profit organizations, community developers and entrepreneurs.
For office, retail, light industrial and mixed-use projects.
Applications are now open. Apply by 11:59 p,m, on August 15, 2025.
For office, retail, cultural, industrial, institutional and mixed-use projects.
Applications are now open. Apply by 11:59 p.m. on August 15, 2025.
For office, retail, cultural, industrial, institutional and mixed-use projects.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Small
Applications are now open. Apply by 11:59 p.m. on August 15, 2025 for Small grants.
Small grants are provided as a reimbursement for up to 75% of the total eligible project expenses with a maximum grant of $250,000. Potential applicants are encouraged to attend an information session or watch a recording before applying.
Resources are available to assist with applications, including a recording of an informational webinar held in April 2025. Visit the Small grant resources page or view the Small grant FAQ for more information.
Medium
Applications are now open. Apply by 11:59 p.m. on August 15, 2025 for Medium grants.
Visit the Medium grant FAQ or view the presentation from the information session for both Medium and Large grants.
Register for free on Submittable to review and complete applications.
Large
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Visit the Large grant FAQ or view an informational webinar.
Register for free on Submittable to review and complete applications.