Grants
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City of Chicago – Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) provides 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.
Award Range: up to $250,000
Deadline February 14, 2025, at 11:59pm
The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) provides 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.
Award Range: up to $250,000
Deadline February 14, 2025, at 11:59pm
The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge
Open only to individuals (U.S. residents, 18 or older) who own and operate an independent (non-franchised) small business (9 or fewer employees) in the U.S.
Award Range: $35,000
Deadline February 19, 2025
Open only to individuals (U.S. residents, 18 or older) who own and operate an independent (non-franchised) small business (9 or fewer employees) in the U.S.
Award Range: $35,000
Deadline February 19, 2025
Citi Trends – Black History Makers
In celebration of Black History Month, Citi Trends, Inc. is acknowledging Black entrepreneurs that are making history today with a for-profit or non-profit business that has a confirmed business history of offering services and/or selling products (excluding any businesses involved in the manufacturing, distribution or sale of food, beverages, supplements or the like). Citi Trends, Inc. shall provide selected Black entrepreneurs with Grants to help advance and further their businesses. Open nationwide including Illinois.
Award Range: $5,000
Deadline February 28, 2025, at 10:59pm
In celebration of Black History Month, Citi Trends, Inc. is acknowledging Black entrepreneurs that are making history today with a for-profit or non-profit business that has a confirmed business history of offering services and/or selling products (excluding any businesses involved in the manufacturing, distribution or sale of food, beverages, supplements or the like). Citi Trends, Inc. shall provide selected Black entrepreneurs with Grants to help advance and further their businesses. Open nationwide including Illinois.
Award Range: $5,000
Deadline February 28, 2025, at 10:59pm
Hiring Our Heroes’ Small Business Grant Program from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with FedEx Founders Fund and USAA Small Business Insurance
Hiring Our Heroes’ Small Business Grant Program will honor the achievements of veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses, highlighting their impact and contributions to local communities and America’s economic growth. The program will award five such businesses. Open nationwide to veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses that have 3 to 20 employees and an annual revenue not exceeding $5 million.
Award Range: $10,000
Deadline February 28, 2025
Hiring Our Heroes’ Small Business Grant Program will honor the achievements of veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses, highlighting their impact and contributions to local communities and America’s economic growth. The program will award five such businesses. Open nationwide to veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses that have 3 to 20 employees and an annual revenue not exceeding $5 million.
Award Range: $10,000
Deadline February 28, 2025
Faire Small Business Grant Program 2025
small business grant program gives select new stores $5,000 to use on Faire to stock their shelves with amazing products.” “The grant is open to independent retail stores who are based in the US, and started their business in the last year, or plan to open this year.”
Award Range: $5,000 credit
Deadline March 31, 2025
small business grant program gives select new stores $5,000 to use on Faire to stock their shelves with amazing products.” “The grant is open to independent retail stores who are based in the US, and started their business in the last year, or plan to open this year.”
Award Range: $5,000 credit
Deadline March 31, 2025
Honeycomb Credit – Breakthrough Grant
Open to all small business owners. You can use the funds to expand your product line, move to a new space, purchase new equipment, or anything else that will help you breakthrough in 2025!”
Award Range: $10,000
Deadline April 2, 2025
Open to all small business owners. You can use the funds to expand your product line, move to a new space, purchase new equipment, or anything else that will help you breakthrough in 2025!”
Award Range: $10,000
Deadline April 2, 2025
HerRise MicroGrants
The HerRise MicroGrant, providing $1,000 each month, is available to under-resourced women, including women of color entrepreneurs, across a variety of industries. Your business must be:
51% owned by women
Currently registered in the US
Less than $1 million in gross revenue
Deadline End of each month
The HerRise MicroGrant, providing $1,000 each month, is available to under-resourced women, including women of color entrepreneurs, across a variety of industries. Your business must be:
51% owned by women
Currently registered in the US
Less than $1 million in gross revenue
Deadline End of each month