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Community Development Grants Small is a grant program from the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) that funds eligible commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects within Chicago. Grants provide up to $250,000, covering up to 75% of total eligible project costs for new construction, rehabilitation, or both.
Priority is given to projects with strong local impact that leverage community talents and institutions to contribute to neighborhood vitality. Eligible applicants include private and nonprofit developers, property owners, and businesses. The application deadline is August 14, 2026.
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Small grants up to $250,000 are intended to support eligible commercial, mixed-use and light manufacturing projects. Grants provide funding for up to 75% of total eligible project costs involving new construction, rehabilitation or both. Priority is given to projects with strong local impacts that leverage local talents, capacities and institutions and contribute to community vitality.
Private and non-profit developers, property owners and businesses are eligible to apply. Small grants are funded by theHousing and Economic Development (HED) bondand may be located anywhere within the City of Chicago. Grant opportunities through other funding sources are detailed on the Department of Planning and Development site.
Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis; all project expenses are paid upfront by awardees. Grant disbursements are made at defined milestones during construction. More information is available onthe Community Development Grant FAQ page.
A comprehensive overview of Small grant rules and regulations isavailable in the program manual. Applications are now open. Apply by**11:59 p.
m. on Friday, Aug. 14**.
Apply NowPreséntese Ahora Proposed projects must be revenue-generating and comprise the following uses: * Commercial (office, retail) * Mixed-use residential (residential costs cannot exceed 25% of total grant amount and must be part of a larger building improvement, such as HVAC/plumbing). Grant uses may include hard costs, soft costs and acquistion costs. Acquisition and soft costs must be part of a broader commercial project.
Acquisition costs cannot exceed 25% of the total grant amount. Applications are evaluated using criteria based on a project’s anticipated impact, location, site characteristics, uses, documentation and financing. DPD also reviews applications for potential issues related to zoning, design and historic preservation.
Applicants are encouraged to confer with general contractors to provide estimates based on formal bids. Small grant funding is calculated based on the budget provided in the application. #### **Informational Webinar** DPD hosted an informational webinar for CDG-Small applicants in January 2026.
A recording of the webinaris available to watch on YouTube.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Private and non-profit developers, property owners, and businesses are eligible to apply. 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 are due August 14, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Development Grants - Small is funded by City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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San Diego County Housing and Community Development Grant Program is a grant from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors that funds community improvement projects benefiting low- and moderate-income persons in the unincorporated area of San Diego County. Administered through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the program provides federal funds for projects aligned with county priorities. Eligible applicants are residents and nonprofit entities operating in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County whose projects benefit low- and moderate-income populations. Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000. The application deadline was October 31, 2025.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a grant from the City of Orlando that funds activities designed to assist low- and moderate-income households and revitalize distressed neighborhoods. Administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the program supports public services, housing counseling, housing rehabilitation, and public facilities acquisition and improvements. The City of Orlando solicits applications each February from community organizations seeking to deliver services that meet identified community needs. Additional programs administered alongside CDBG include the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) for homeless shelters and prevention, the HOME Program for affordable housing, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). Eligible applicants are nonprofit agencies serving residents within Orlando city limits.
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