The 2022 Budget provided $100,000 in one-time funding for each aldermanic ward (50 wards) to support various community-based programs. Funding will provide short-term support in the form of microgrants to provide assistance with community programming. Microgrants will range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $50,000 for the period of January 1, 2022, to June 1, 2023. 

Eligible activities for the Community Micro Grant Program are: 

• Mental Health Services 
• Violence Prevention Activities 
• Youth Enrichment Activities 
• Small Business Assistance 
• Legal Support for Immigrants
• Food Security 
• Senior Assistance 
• Educational and Training  
• Health and Wellness 

For more information about grant recipients and payments, please visit our vendor homepage.