Illinois Business Interruption Grants (BIG) Program

Illinois Business Interruption Grants (BIG) Program

The State of Illinois has created the Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program for small businesses in Illinois suffering losses as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as communities impacted by the recent civil unrest. Applications are now open and will offer over $220 million in funds for small businesses hit hardest by the ongoing pandemic, with a focus on economically distressed communities across Illinois.

Please join BACP as they bring together the following partners to provide an overview of the program and how to apply.

• Ciere Boatright, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives
• Brad McConnell, Accion Serving Illinois and Indiana
• Marcus Yancey, Local Initiatives Support Corporation Chicago

The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection offers FREE business education workshops that are now available as WEBINARS! 
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www.chicago.gov/businessworkshops