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March 27, 2023
Small businesses including restaurants, hotels and creative arts businesses will be eligible to apply for $175 million in grant funding through the state Back to Business (B2B) program. The program aims to help hard-hit industries recover after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applications will be accepted between April 5 and May 10. The Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity (DCEO) encourages applicants to review the eligibility requirements and to reach out to community navigators with any questions.
More than 100 community navigators are available across the state to support and help eligible businesses navigate the application process. In addition to webinars and outreach hosted by community navigators, DCEO also will host statewide information kick-off sessions.
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View the statewide information kick-off sessions
B2B grants, which range from $5,000 to $250,000 can cover operational losses, staff and more. All applicants will receive a grant as long as they meet eligibility requirements, submit proper documentation and attestations required by the program.
The program follows the state recovery for businesses totaling nearly $1.5 billion. This latest American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded opportunity will provide additional support for restaurants, hotels, and businesses or organizations in the creative arts sector such as theaters, museums and cultural heritage organizations that were negatively affected by the pandemic.
"Our hospitality businesses are an integral part of the vitality of Lake County, providing enjoyment to those who live in and visit our county," said County Board Chair Sandy Hart. "These state grants will provide much-needed assistance to our small businesses that are working hard to bounce back from the economic losses caused by the pandemic and will help further strengthen our county."
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Tammy Chatman
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