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The Office of State Senator Mike Simmons and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity are pleased to announce the 7th District Small Business Restoration Grant. This grant program will provide one-time $10,000 grants to small businesses located in the 7th District.

Click through for more information, the full process calendar and to submit!

Eligibility:

• Eligible businesses must have 25 or fewer W2 employees
• Operate an independently-owned brick-and-mortar business legally in the 7th District service area. (click here for 7th District map)
• Businesses that received IL B2B, BIG grants, or any other pandemic-related financial support ARE eligible to apply.
• If chosen, businesses must agree to become a subgrantee of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and sign a sub-grantee agreement.

This grant is made possible by the following organizations:

• Illinois State Senator Mike Simmons – 7th District of Illinois
• Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
• Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
• Edgewater Chamber of Commerce
• Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
• Rogers Park Business Alliance
• Uptown Chamber of Commerce
• Swell Virtual Assistance LLC