West Side United is excited to announce the application process for the distribution of $500,000 in grants to eligible for-profit west side businesses. This initiative is supported by JPMorgan Chase as part of its $500 million, five-year AdvancingCities initiative to boost inclusive growth in cities around the world, Northern Trust, and West Side United. Accion Chicago, a nonprofit community lender, will serve as the fiscal agent for the small business grant program.
In addition, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations on the west side seeking to strengthen their communities are eligible to apply for a separate grant pool of $225,000. Applications for both grants will be released on September 9th. Nonprofit applications will close October 18th while small businesses will have until October 31st to apply. Those interested can visit westsideunited.org on September 9th to apply.
Grant funding up to $40,000 will be awarded to nonprofit groups and small businesses will receive up to $30,000.
“This is an incredible opportunity for west side nonprofit and for-profit organizations to take their operations to the next level and support their communities,” said Ayesha Jaco, senior program director of West Side United. “We’re excited to see how these grants will help west side communities flourish and proud to be able to support them in this effort.”
West side business owners and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply from the following communities:
● Austin
● Belmont Cragin
● East Garfield Park
● Humboldt Park
● Lower West Side
● Near West Side
● North Lawndale
● South Lawndale
● West Garfield Park
● West Town
Small Business Grant Info Sessions:
West Side United will host seven community information sessions to explain the program and answer questions about the small business grant. To learn more, please join us at any of the following information sessions. Register on Eventbrite here.
Info Session #1: Co-hosted by the African American Business Network
Where: Austin African American Business Network
(5820 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago IL 60651)
When: Sept. 9, 2019 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Info Session #2: Co-hosted by ESDC Pilsen
Where: Mural Park
(1911 S Sangamon St., Chicago, IL 60608)
When: Sept. 17, 2019 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Info Session #3: Co-hosted by the Northwest Side Housing Center
Where: North West Housing Center
(5233 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639)
When: Sept. 23, 2019 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Info Session #4: Co-hosted by Little Village Chamber of Commerce
Where: Self Help Credit Union (2nd Federal)
(3960 W. 26th St., Chicago, IL 60623 – please park in the west parking lot)
When: Sept. 30, 2019 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Info Session #5: Co-hosted by the North Lawndale Employment Network
Where: Nichols Tower, 14th floor
(906 S. Homan Ave Chicago, IL 60624)
When: Oct. 7, 2019 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Info Session #6: Co-hosted by the Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Where: Diabetes Empowerment Center
(2753 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622)
When: Oct. 14, 2019 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Info Session #7: Co-hosted by the Garfield Park Community Council
Where: Garfield Park Conservatory Community Room
(300 N Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624)
When: Oct. 21, 2019 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Spanish translation will be provided at information session #2, #3, and #4.
Nonprofit Grant Info Sessions:
West Side United will host three community information sessions to explain the program and answer questions about the nonprofit grant. To learn more, please join us at any of the following information sessions. Register on Eventbrite here.
Info Session #1: Co-hosted by the African American Business Network
Where: Austin African American Business Network
(5820 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago IL 60651)
When: Sept. 9, 2019 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Info Session #2: Co-hosted by ESDC Pilsen
Where: Mural Park
(1911 S Sangamon St., Chicago, IL 60608)
When: Sept. 17, 2019 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Info Session #3: Co-hosted by Little Village Chamber of Commerce
Where: Self Help Credit Union (2nd Federal)
(3960 W. 26th St., Chicago, IL 60623 – please park in the west parking lot)
When: Sept. 30, 2019 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Spanish translation will be provided at information session #2 and #3.
For more information, visit www.westsideunited.org.
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