Comcast RISE Program open to
all Woman-owned Businesses
Find out more about RISE here!
Rental Assistance from the State of Illinois (Dec. 2021)
FSA Assistance Housing & Utility Payments
Local Small Business Recovery Fund
Main Street Lending Program
DeKalb County Community Foundation
DeKalb County Community Foundation Application open for – Farny R.
Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants, 2022 Community Needs Grants, & the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grants
DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Grant
YEP (Youth Engaged in Philanthropy) Grants
COVID-19 Grant Opportunity Made Possible by Local Funders
Professional Development Microgrant Information
Kishwaukee United Way
DeKalb County EFSP Funding
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Attention 1099 Workers Unemployment Benefits
IDES will begin processing applications for unemployment for Sole Proprietors and Independent Contractors on May 11.
DON’T WAIT. APPLY NOW. More information is available here IDES Federal-Stimulus-FAQ-April2020
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Independent Contractors Guide to the CARES Act
Employee Retention Tax Credit COVID-19
Coronavirus Small Business Guide
COVID-19 Emergency Loans Small Business Guide
Small Business Guide Checklist
Employer Guide Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs
Coronavirus Response Toolkit
Hospitality Emergency Grant Program
Important Application Information Here
Emergency Financial Assistance Updates
COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Programs
The State of Illinois recognizes the immense burden the COVID-19 crisis has placed on many businesses across our state, with many facing a disproportionate impact due to their inability to operate, loss of revenues, or recent property damage due to civil unrest. As part of a broader $900M community and business assistance program announced by Governor Pritzker on June 17, DCEO will make available two new business assistance programs. These programs will direct working capital to help businesses recover quickly – with capital funds to help businesses sustain damages restore and repair.
DCEO Business Interruption Grants Available
Essential Business Checklist3-22
DCEO
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Genoa-Sycamore Businesses CDBG Downstage Stabilization Program
CARES Act Operational Checklist
Agriculture Businesses now eligible for SBA funding
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Guide
SBA Coronavirus Pandemic Disaster Loans Comparison
Paycheck-Protection-Program-Application-3-30-2020-v3
March 19 20-301 IL 16370 SBA Working Capital Loans Available Dueto Coronavirus
March 19 20-302 SP Illinois 16370 SBA Working Capital LoansAvailable Due to Coronavirus
Illinois Small Business Service Bulletin-We Can Help!
Three_Step_Process_SBA_Disaster_Loans
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Stay updated
Visit sba.gov/coronavirus for updates on the loan program, guidance for businesses and employers, and other SBA resources.
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Need to talk to a small business coach or SBA team member? Visit sba.gov/local-assistance to find a resource near you or e-mail questions to illinois.do@sba.gov.
ComEd Taking Steps to help its Customers
1.20.22 Powering Grants Draft Release_final
ComEd Economic Development Factsheet – December 2021
Click here to learn about ComEd’s Assistance program
Nicor Gas Company commits more than $1M
