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Neighborhood Opportunity Fund is a grant from the City of Chicago that funds capital development projects for small businesses and cultural organizations on the South, Southwest, and West Sides of Chicago. Grants of up to $250,000 reimburse up to 75% of eligible project expenses for improvements to commercial properties along designated NOF corridors. Applicants may also qualify for up to $50,000 in technical assistance funding.
Funds are sourced from developer fees paid through the Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus program. Eligible applicants are landlords, owner/operators, and tenants with site control of a property on a designated NOF commercial corridor.
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The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) provides capital development grants up to $250,000 for small business and cultural projects located along West, Southwest, and South Side commercial corridors. NOF grants are provided as reimbursement for up to 75% of eligible project expenses with a maximum grant of $250,000. Applicants may qualify for additional funding for Technical Assistance.
Funds are sourced from fees paid by downtown construction projects through the Department of Planning and Development's Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus program. Grants in excess of $300,000 are available through DPD's Community Development Grant (CDG) program. For information on grants between $300,001 and $5 million,visit the CDG-Medium page.
For information on grants exceeding $5 million,visit the CDG-Large page. All NOF projects must be located on an eligibile or priority corridor. To confirm your property is eligibile, email NOF@CityofChicago.
orgwith the full address. NOF grants fund permanent capital improvements. Grants can only be accessed through reimbursement or an escrow agreement for eligible work initiated _after_ receipt of an NOF conditional award letter.
This does not preclude grantees from conducting other due diligence or preliminary activities that are not funded by the grant.
Eligible project types and expenses include: * Commercial (office, retail) * Cultural (museums, theaters, performance venues) * Non-profits with an on-site commercial component * Commercial components of industrial uses * Facade repair, window, and door replacement * Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work * Acquisition costs - as part of a larger construction or renovation project * Soft costs (design, technical assistance) NOF does not award grants for the construction or rehabilitation of residential uses, manufacturing uses, industrial uses, or places of worship that do not identify commercial as the primary use of a projec t.
For full project eligiblity information, see the NOF Program Manual. Grant Information Sessions Potential applicants are encouraged to attend a grant information session or watch a recording of a previous event. **Webinar** | 10 a.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Landlords, owner/operators, and tenants (with landlord approval) with site control of a property located on an NOF designated corridor on the South, Southwest, or West Side of Chicago. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates up to $250,000, plus up to $50,000 for technical assistance Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) is a financial assistance program from NYS EFC and NYS Department of Health providing low-interest loans and grants to upgrade drinking water infrastructure in New York State. Eligible borrowers include community water systems and nonprofit non-community water systems. Projects must be listed on the Department of Health's Intended Use Plan (IUP) before applying. The program prioritizes projects addressing public health risks, aging infrastructure, and emerging contaminant compliance, with enhanced funding available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.