Grant Opportunities For Small Businesses & Nonprofits

Peep these grant and funding plays for your small biz or nonprofit—real opportunities to level up, get resourced, and keep building for the people 💸🎤

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Youth Services Division, in partnership with SGA Youth & Family Services, is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 My CHI. My Future. (MCMF) Micro-Grant application.

The MCMF Micro-Grant program funds community-based youth-serving organizations to create new, or enhance existing, out-of-school time opportunities for youth ages 6-24 in specified Community Strategy Regions between July and November 2026. Micro-Grant requests can be for a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $20,000.

- - - More information: https://sga-youth.org/microgrants
    - Online Application Portal (applications accepted through June 1, 2026 at 5 PM CT): https://sga-youth.submittable.com/submit
    - 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (review eligibility, funding details, and requirements): https://sga-youth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SGA-Micro-Grants-RFP-2026-FINAL-1.pdf
    - May 20 Information Webinar Registration Link (attendance is strongly encouraged): https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IkTXXfF3QvelOWIW85m1hw#/registration

ComEd has a new Electric Vehicle Rebate program offering residents and businesses a sizable rebate to incentivize the purchase of electric vehicles (EV) and installing EV charging stations. For residents, the rebate can reach up to $3,750, and up to $500,000 for businesses. Additional information for residents can be found here. Information for businesses can be found here.

The City of Chicago helps support business and neighborhood vitality through Small, Medium and Large Community Development Grant (CDG) awards. The City supports a variety of eligible, business-related investments creating jobs and quality-of-life improvements for local residents. Applications are open to business owners, property owners, non-profit organizations, community developers and entrepreneurs. Click here to learn more.

Get More Info & Apply By April 15 and August 15:

https://www.shophand.com/small-business-boost-grant

Get Info About Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Grants:

www.innovationdupage.org/programs/neurodiverse-entrepreneur-program

Grant Opportunities For Small Businesses & Nonprofits