Chicago nonprofit giving away hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID relief money
My Block, My Hood, My City announces grants for small businesses
Help for Chicago small businesses is on the way, thanks to a local nonprofit.
CHICAGO - Help for Chicago small businesses is on the way, thanks to a local nonprofit.
"My Block, My Hood, My City" announced Monday that it is giving away $200,000 in COVID-19 relief money.
Grant applications are open right now for any local small business in need. Priority will be given to South Side, West Side, female-owned and minority-owned businesses.
They hope to help 40 businesses with grants of $1000, $2500 or $5000.
This is the third time My Block, My Hood, My City has provided relief money to businesses since March 2020.
To apply, go to ForMyBlock.org/grants. The grant application period closes Wednesday.