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Find similar grantsCommunity Development Grant (CDG) awards (Small and Medium Grants) is sponsored by City of Chicago. The City of Chicago helps support business and neighborhood vitality through Small, Medium, and Large Community Development Grant (CDG) awards.
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The . gov means it' official _ # Chicago - City of Chicago Official Website_ Language Apply Translation # Community Development Grant (CDG) Awards - Home # Community Development Grants # Find the right grant for your project From small grants with a cap of $250,000 to large grants in excess of $5 million, support is available for projects of all sizes.
# CDG awards support a variety of uses and costs Visit each grant category's information page for eligibility criteria and application guidelines. # Apply for a Community Development Grant The City of Chicago helps support business and neighborhood vitality through Small, Medium and Large Community Development Grant (CDG) awards.
CDGs use proceeds from the2024 Housing and Development Bondand 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 Friday, Aug. 14. ** Medium: $300,001 to $5 million For office, retail, cultural, industrial, institutional and mixed-use projects.
**Applications are now open. Apply by 11:59 p. m.
on Friday, Aug. 14. ** For office, retail, cultural, industrial, institutional and mixed-use projects.
**Applications accepted on a rolling basis. ** **Applications are now open. Apply by 11:59 p.
m. on Friday, Aug. 14 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 June 2026.
Those interested in learning more about the application process can register to attend an upcoming informational webinar, held at 10 a. m. the second Wednesday of every month.
**2026 webinar schedule** Visit theSmall grant resources pageor view theSmall grant FAQfor more information. **Applications are now open. Apply by 11:59 p.
m. on Friday, Aug. 14 for Medium grants.
** Visit theMedium grant FAQor view a recording of an online information sessionfor both Medium and Large grants. Register for free on Submittable to review and complete applications. **Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
** Visit the Large grant FAQ or view a recording of an online information session. Register for free on Submittable to review and complete applications. Your feedback will be used to help improve Google Translate
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Business owners, property owners, non-profit organizations, community developers, and entrepreneurs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Development Grant (CDG) awards (Small and Medium Grants) is funded by City of Chicago. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.