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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 24, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Together Now Grants for Small Businesses

Description of Program and Relief

Chicago’s Together Now fund will provide grants to small businesses and non-profits in Chicago that have experienced economic distress due to COVID-19. Grantees may receive operational cost support grants of up to $4,000 for necessary operating cost needs, such as replenishment of inventory. Businesses and non-profits that experienced damage or theft from the events on the weekend of May 29, 2020 and beyond may apply for infrastructure grants of up to $10,000 to repair physical infrastructure damage (such as broken windows or doors).

Government or Lead Agency

City of Chicago

Dates Available

Applications available now through June 29

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Information on eligibility requirements can be found here. To be eligible, the business or non-profit must have no more than 100 employees, and must have either (1) experienced at least a 25% revenue loss since March 1, 2020, due to COVID-19, or (2) experienced damage or theft from events on the weekend of May 29, 2020 and beyond. Certain types of businesses (such as chains and franchises) are not eligible to apply.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

June 29, 2020

Contact for More Information

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dcae298e78074617b82f32b7ece72b43 (English)

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d6563036e7f94fab8f3fe8f75f7c7805 (Spanish)

List of Additional Information

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/together-now/home.html

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/together-now/home/faq.html

To apply, visit:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f55dbf3f68c84b938764b46a469551bf (English)

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1e8235dbee2041f599929c04f742a2d7 (Spanish)


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