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Community Development Grants - Small (City of Chicago) is sponsored by City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development (DPD). These grants support eligible commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects within the City of Chicago. Funding covers up to 75% of total eligible project costs for new construction, rehabilitation, or both.
Priority is given to projects with strong local impacts. Residential costs cannot exceed 25% of the total grant amount and must be part of a larger building improvement.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Private and non-profit developers, property owners, and businesses within the City of Chicago. Proposed projects must be revenue-generating and include commercial, light industrial, or mixed-use residential uses. 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.
Applications for Community Development Grants - Small (City of Chicago) are due February 16, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Development Grants - Small (City of Chicago) is funded by City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development (DPD). 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.
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Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (City of Chicago) is sponsored by City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development (DPD). This fund provides grants for permanent capital improvements to new and expanding businesses and cultural assets located in eligible commercial corridors on Chicago's South, Southwest, and West Sides. This could support renovation or construction costs for a self-storage facility in these areas.
Community Development Grants (City of Chicago) is sponsored by City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development (DPD). These grants use proceeds from the Housing and Economic Development Bond and other funding to support new construction and renovations for businesses, neighborhood developers, and property owners in Chicago. Funds can be used for commercial and light manufacturing projects.
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