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Community Development Grant (CDG) Awards - Small Grants (City of Chicago) is sponsored by City of Chicago. These grants support business and neighborhood vitality through investments that create and maintain jobs and quality-of-life improvements for local residents. Bakeries in Chicago could apply for these grants for permanent builds and renovations.
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# Community Development Grant (CDG) Awards - Home The . gov means it' official 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 January 2026.
Those interested in learning more about the application process are invited to attend an upcoming informational webinar. **2026 informational webinar schedule** 10 a. m.
Wednesday, March 11 | Register 10 a. m. Wednesday, April 8 | Register 10 a.
m. Wednesday, May 13 | Register10 a. m.
Wednesday, June 10 | Register 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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Business owners, property owners, non-profit organizations, community developers, and entrepreneurs. For office, retail, light industrial, and mixed-use projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000 (reimbursement for up to 75% of eligible expenses). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community Development Grant (CDG) Awards - Small Grants (City of Chicago) are due August 14, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Development Grant (CDG) Awards - Small Grants (City of Chicago) is funded by City of Chicago. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Farm to School Implementation Grant is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This program aims to increase the availability of local foods in schools and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for school meals. Projects should incorporate both local sourcing and agricultural education efforts.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.