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The Source Grow Grant - Veteran-Owned Small Business Allocation is sponsored by Cook County, Illinois. $1 million of Cook County's The Source Grow Grant program is specifically allocated to assist veteran-owned small businesses. This funding provides one-on-one advising and a $10,000 grant to support businesses in hard-hit sectors for recovery, resiliency, and growth.
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Veteran-Owned Small Business Grants Veteran-Owned Small Business Grants Veteran-Owned Small Business Grants $1 million of Cook County's The Source Grow Grant program is allocated to assist veteran-owned small businesses. This funding will provide one-on-one advising to help build and grow your business as well as assistance with the grant application.
The program will support businesses in the hardest-hit sectors to continue their recovery and resiliency from the pandemic, scale their operations and thrive in Cook County by awarding a $10,000 grant. Click here to visit The Source Grow Grant's website. Application Assistance (Virtual + In-person) Attend a virtual drop-in application help session to receive one-on-one application assistance from one of our small business experts.
Virtual sessions are held every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a. m. – 11 a.
m. CT and 4 p. m.
– 5 p. m. CT (except Fridays) from October 3, 2022 through October 28, 2022.
No registration required. Click here to join a virtual drop in application help session. Attend an in-person drop-in application help session to receive one-on-one application assistance from one of our small business experts.
In-person application help sessions are located the Cook County Building at 69 W. Washington St, 29 th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602. In-person sessions are held every Wednesday from 10 a.
m. – 1 p. m.
CT from October 3, 2022 through October 28, 2022. Computers and scanners will be available. No appointment necessary.
Virtual & in-person application help sessions are available in English & Spanish. October 3, 2022 - Applications open October 31, 2022 - Applications close November 1, 2022 - Application review begins Early 2023 - Recipients announced A valid form of photo identification 2019 Federal Tax Returns for your business Click the button below to go to the application form. Federal Benefits for Veterans
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Veteran-owned small businesses in Cook County, Illinois, located in hard-hit sectors. Specific documentation such as photo identification, 2019 Federal Tax Returns for the business, and a W-9 Form are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Source Grow Grant - Veteran-Owned Small Business Allocation is funded by Cook County, Illinois. 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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.
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