Community Development Grant Toolkit


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Apply by February 16! @ChicagoDPD is accepting applications for Community Development Grants more than $250,000. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/chicagocdg. #BuiltbyCHI 

 

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Apply by February 16! @ChicagoDPD is accepting applications for Community Development Grants more than $250,000, which help support small businesses, nonprofits and property owners for local commercial, mixed-use and light manufacturing development.  

Explore grant opportunities and apply today at bit.ly/chicagocdg. #BuiltByCHI

 

Send an email to your network:  

The Chicago Department of Planning and Development is accepting applications for Community Development Grants for more than $250,000 until February 16, 2024. Community Development Grants support small businesses, nonprofits and property owners for local commercial, mixed-use and light manufacturing development.  

These grant programs are open to businesses, nonprofits, community developers and property owners.  

If you or your organization is interested in applying, you can find more information at bit.ly/chicagocdg. Please reach out to DPD@CityofChicago.org with any questions.