RFP application period ends July 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

The City of Chicago Medium Grant Application must be submitted to request funding between $300,001 and $5,000,000, from the Department of Planning & Development, for real estate development and construction (capital) projects.  

Those seeking a Cook County Property Tax Incentive must complete and submit a separate application.

The City of Chicago Large Grant Application must be submitted to request funding in excess of $5,000,000, from the Department of Planning & Development, for real estate development and construction (capital) projects.  

Those seeking a Cook County Property Tax Incentive must complete and submit a separate application.

Those seeking a Cook County Property Tax Incentive (Classes: 6b, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d and C) must complete and submit this application to receive an ordinance of support from the Chicago City Council.  

Applicants must also submit a completed Cook County Property Tax Application, along with the City's ordinance of support, to the Cook County Assessor, for final incentive approval and authorization.

Workforce Solutions Program Grant Application 2025:

The Workforce Solutions grant is an economic development program overseen by the Small Business Development (SBD) Bureau within the City of Chicago's Department of Planning & Development (DPD). The program subsidizes eligible businesses within Chicago's Small Business community who are interested in training and upskilling their employees. 

The program is administered in partnership with Employment & Employer Services (E&ES), who serves as the Program Administrator (PA). E&ES staff facilitates the day-to-day operations of the program, which includes but is not limited to, reviewing applications to determine program participant eligibility, the providing of technical assistance, and the disbursing of City funds at the point of project completion. 

Workforce Solutions grants cover qualified trainings, including on-the-job (OJT) training, leadership development, technology skills, workplace safety and more. This grant is a REIMBURSEMENT for up to 100% of eligible project costs. The maximum grant assistance is up to $250,000. The primary funding source for the program is derived from qualifying Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and/or proceeds from the City's Housing and Economic Development (HED) Bond. The grant does not have to be repaid. 

To determine whether your property or business is located in a TIF district, please e-mail us at WorkforceSolutions@eesforjobs.com.

City-wide applications are now open. 

Please note: Funding is limited throughout different geographic areas. Businesses are strongly encouraged to apply early to maximize their chances of receiving support. Applicants should also maintain flexibility in their training plans, as eligible businesses not selected in the 2025 application funding round may be placed on a waitlist for future funding opportunities.

For more information about what additional information will be required, please visit the program's website. 

Applicants must attend a webinar or watch a recording prior to submitting this application.  Register for or watch the recording of the webinar here. 

Delegate Agency:

Please use this platform to submit your Delegate Agency Contract Submission.  Instructions for completing document submission can be found in the email that was sent to your Executive Director.  

Thank you,

Department of Housing

Department of Planning and Development