There's still funding bids available through the City of Chicago and the Chicago Recovery Plan.
"The Chicago Recovery Plan invests over $1.2 billion in new and existing initiatives. Over the lifespan of the Chicago Recovery Plan, there will be frequent opportunities to partner with Chicago organizations and we look forward to these partnerships."
The City of Chicago has set up a funding portal for organizations to submit bids for various development programs funded by the Chicago Recovery Plan. If you are interested in applying for funding opportunities with the City of Chicago, we would highly encourage checking out the many bids that are still available. Past bids are also available to view.
Click here to view funding portal!
Business Interruption Grant Program
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Summarization of EEOC Vaccine Guidelines
December 16th – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has addressed the most common employer questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. As of now, there are currently no state or federal laws that prohibit employers from requiring vaccinations as a condition of employment, however, employees can refuse to get the vaccine if they have certain medical…
Rebuilding Lives and Businesses
Hard-working Americans had no idea what was coming in February of 2020. It seemed unfathomable that many small businesses would face the possibility of permanently closing or their employees would be without jobs in the spring. With the resurgence of Covid-19 cases, the situation for both small businesses and their employees has become even…
