City of Chicago Small Business Development Bureau 

The Small Business Development Bureau (SBD) empowers small businesses and strengthens business communities:

Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF):

• Provides grant funding for permanent building improvements and repairs across the city. 

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF): 

• Supports commercial corridors in Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods. 

Chicago Recovery Plan Projects: 

• Provides community development grants to small businesses.

City of Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection 

The Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) office provides businesses licenses and business 

support tools.

Employer Training Programs: 

Grant opportunities for employers to provide training: 

Employer Training Investment Program

Federal Funding Opportunities

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Grants