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Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program

City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

HUD-funded CDBG grants for Chicago nonprofits, community organizations, and businesses to support affordable housing, economic development, and public services in low-income neighborhoods.

Grant Summary

Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program is a City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development grant providing $25K to $500K for nonprofit, small business, municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

community_developmenthousingeconomic development

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessmunicipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

$25K$500K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program from City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development before the deadline.
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Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program?

Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program is offered by City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, municipality. It is available in IL. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program provide?

Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program provides between $25K and $500K per award from City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program deadline?

Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program?

To apply for Chicago Community Development Block Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development.

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