GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
The Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation (CCSA) program is helping to revitalize 12 South and West Side business corridors through targeted improvements to underutilized and vacant commercial spaces. Led by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD), the $30.5 million program is offering grants that fund up to 75% of eligible project costs for qualifying small businesses and property owners. In addition to funding for storefront improvements, each corridor has a partner agency and technical service providers to assist with business-related tasks such as marketing, accounting and business planning, as well as project-specific tasks that include design and permitting.
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CCSA grant applications for storefront improvement projects are accepted on a rolling basis with quarterly evaluation deadlines. The next submission deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, May 15.
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Applications must be submitted online through the Submittable platform. For reference, a document outlining the questions included in the grant application is available in English, Spanish and Chinese. For any questions about the grant application, contact us at contact@dishroulettekitchen.com or the CCSA program administrator Allies for Community Business at granthelp@a4cb.org or (312) 275-3000.
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Eligible corridors, an interactive program map, and a list of partner agencies are available on the City’s website HERE.