County grantCook County, IL
Neighborhood Capital Fund – Late-Stage Capital Projects
Offered by The Chicago Community Trust
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- Who can apply
- Late-stage real estate projects in Cook County, focused on the South and West sides, with a nonprofit partner.
- How much
- Up to $1,500,000Up to $1,500,000 per grant; two-year grant term.
- By when
- Due Jan 30, 2027Opens October 1, 2026Project Scope Form due November 2, 2026 at 4pm CT; full application due January 30, 2027 (by invitation). Funding decision June 2027.
Checked Oct 20, 2026
About this grant
The Chicago Community Trust's Neighborhood Capital Fund supports late-stage real estate development projects in underinvested neighborhoods on the South and West sides of Cook County. Grants of up to $1,500,000 over a two-year term are available for projects that have at least 75% of their capital stack secured, are located within a half-mile of a local economic or community asset, and involve community input and a nonprofit partner.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Projects must be late-stage with at least 75% of capital stack secured, located in Cook County with focus on South and West sides, within a half-mile of a local economic or community asset, prioritize community input with a nonprofit partner, and have proof of site control. For-profit projects may apply with a nonprofit partner and fiscal sponsor. Housing projects must include a non-housing component.
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