Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)
Business Grants
| Funding provider | City of Chicago (SBIF) |
|---|---|
| Available funding / benefit | Up to $250,000 |
| Must it be repaid? | No — this is a grant/scholarship or funded benefit, per the official page. |
| Who is eligible | Reimburses 30-90% of eligible building improvement costs, up to $150k/$250k depending on district. Non-competitive. Chicago property only. |
| Eligible locations | US, Illinois, Chicago property only — Arlington Heights does NOT qualify |
| Application opens | Not published by the funder — check the official page for the current details. |
| Application deadline | Not published by the funder — check the official page for the current details. |
| Matching funds required | Not published by the funder — check the official page for the current details. |
| Required documents | Not published by the funder — check the official page for the current details. |
| Application status | Open — verified on the official page |
| Last verified by Earn and Pay | 2026-11-04 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements in the table above — and on the official page, which is the final word.
- Gather the required documents. The funder’s official page lists exactly what this program requires; do not pay any third party to prepare them.
- Go to the official application page using the red button below. Earn and Pay never collects applications or money for this program.
- Complete and submit the application before the deadline
- Save your confirmation and follow the funder’s instructions for status updates.
Official program page: https://www.chicago.gov/content/city/en/sites/small-business-improvement-fund/home.html
Earn and Pay is a directory and matching service — not the funder, not a lender, and not a government agency. We never guarantee eligibility or approval; the funder decides. Details above were verified on the official page on the date shown. Funding programs change: if anything here differs from the official page, the official page is correct — and you can tell us on WhatsApp so we fix it.