Small Business Improvement Fund
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
$5 Million Boost For Small Businesses To Expand On LaSalle Street Approved By City Council
Small businesses would be eligible for up to $300,000 to make permanent updates to ground-level retail storefronts.
Neighborhood Businesses Looking To Expand Downtown Could Get $300,000 Boost If They Open On LaSalle Street
The fund would help revitalize LaSalle Street while giving small businesses in low-income areas the boost they need to increase brand recognition and their customer base, city officials said.
Logan Square And Humboldt Park Small Businesses Can Apply For City Grants Up To $250K
The grants are meant for permanent building repairs and improvements. Applications are due 5 p.m. Aug. 31.
City Funding Available For South Side Business Owners Looking To Make Repairs, Renovations
Small Business Improvement Fund grants of up to $250,000 are available for businesses and industrial facilities in need of façade repairs, interior renovations, accessibility improvements, roofing and more.