Be Prepared for Grant Opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which include the following steps before receiving a grant award: -Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal -Completion of two risk assessments (Internal […]

SomerCor and the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development provide a comprehensive overview of the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) program. Grant funds can be used by small businesses and certain non-profits for permanent building improvements. Residential projects are not eligible. TIF Districts scheduled to open in February 2024: 51st/Archer Archer/Central Belmont/Cicero South […]

SomerCor and the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development provide a comprehensive overview of the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) program. Grant funds can be used by small businesses and certain non-profits for permanent building improvements. Residential projects are not eligible. TIF Districts scheduled to open in March 2024: 63rd/Pulaski Cicero/Archer Peterson/Pulaski West […]

Be Prepared for Grant Opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which include the following steps before receiving a grant award. Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal Completion of two risk assessments (Internal […]

Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business’ growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for good businesses and owners with less-than-perfect credit history. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program, borrower […]