Invest South/West Small Business Storefront Grant

City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development

Active Small Business

About This Program

The City of Chicago's Invest South/West initiative includes the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) which provides grants up to $150,000 for commercial and industrial building improvements in targeted South and West Side neighborhoods. The Storefront Modernization Program offers matching grants for exterior improvements. Chicago also offers the CDFI-backed Neighborhood Opportunity Fund for businesses in disinvested commercial corridors.

SBIF grants up to $150,000 for building improvements; Storefront grants up to $10,000 matching

Key Details

  • Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grants up to $150,000 for building improvements
  • Storefront Modernization Program matching grants for exterior improvements
  • Targets South and West Side neighborhood commercial corridors
  • Neighborhood Opportunity Fund for disinvested commercial corridors
  • Contact Chicago DPD: (312) 744-4190

How to Apply

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(312) 744-4190

Deadline: Rolling

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