Community
Emergency heating repair program begins accepting applicants Nov. 1
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Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so residents should apply for the grants ASAP.
Chicago
Several West Side businesses, groups get city grants
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The grants awarded to West Side nonprofits and businesses in the third and final round of 2022 funding ranged from $62,535 to $4 million. City officials selected from more than 600 applications citywide.
Austin
Cook County to invest in violence prevention programs in Austin, Chicago’s West Side
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Through violence prevention and reduction grants, West Side nonprofits will receive millions of dollars over the next three years. Grant recipients include BUILD Chicago, New Moms and Manufacturing Renaissance.
Community
Apply now for city’s emergency heating repair program
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Applications are being accepted for Chicago’s Emergency Heating Repair grant program, which is available for home owners who own and occupy a one- to four-unit residential property.
Austin
Start the new year by getting help buying or repairing your home
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There are a number of programs available to Chicago and/or Cook County residents wanting to buy a home or repair the one they already own. Some of the programs will begin accepting applications in early 2021, so housing advocates urge West Side residents to start organizing their paperwork now.
Business
Governor visits Austin business that received state coronavirus relief grant
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Gov J.B. Pritzker visited L. May Creations, an event space on Chicago Avenue, last week to announce the release of millions of dollars in emergency relief funding. L. May Creations is one of 4,000 businesses across the state that has received a grant. There is about $175 million left to distribute, state officials say.
Business
Grants available for Austin businesses to weather COVID-19
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Wednesday at midnight is the deadline for small businesses to apply for grants worth up to $10,000. The grants, being distributed through the Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC) and funded by Verizon, target minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses.
Community
Sign up today for city’s roof, porch repair program
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The one-day lottery registration will be held Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sign up online at www.cityofchicago.org/roofandporch or call 311. The lottery drawing will take place in late October.
Chicago Avenue
City awards several Austin businesses grants to improve their properties
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The seven – all located along Chicago Avenue, the “Soul City Corridor” – are receiving more than $558,000 out of $5 million being distributed citywide under the new Retail Thrive Zone program.
News
Austin high school part of city-wide talks to promote community
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Students from Christ the King Jesuit College Prep hosted one of The Chicago Community Trust’s On the Table dinners last week.