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IllinoisGrant Program

City of Chicago - Small Business Improvement Fund

You get30%, 60%, or 90% of the costs, depending on size of the applicant.
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Quick facts

Incentive type
Grant Program
Amount
30%, 60%, or 90% of the costs, depending on size of the applicant.
Administrator
SomerCor
Applies to
Local, Commercial
Technologies
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building

Dates

Source last updated
July 15, 2022

About this incentive

SomerCor administers the Small Business Improvement Fund for the City of Chicago. The fund utilizes revenue from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and supports commercial and industrial properties. SBIF provides grants to commercial businesses for 30%, 60%, or 90% of the costs of permanent building improvements such as storefront renovation building systems, interior remodeling, and roof replacement. Industrial businesses with 200 or fewer employees are eligible for grants covering 50 of the project cost. Steps to apply Confirm your business is in a SBIF district Check which districts are open Review SBIF Eligibility requirements Review SBIF program rules Fill out an application and submit it to SBIF@somercor.com

Data updated . Always confirm details on the official program website before applying. Programs change frequently.