News/Updates




News/Updates
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Mar 17, 2023City of Chicago Announces Community Growers Program
Program to increase availability of healthy food in communities facing food insecurity while developing essential business skills and strategies for urban growers; Applications are live for Community Growers grant and technical assistance program
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Jan 24, 2023City of Chicago Announces Nonprofit Capacity Building Program
Initiative to expand access to recovery plan opportunities for Chicago nonprofits
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Nov 17, 2022Small Business Storefront Activations Launch Across Chicago Creating Unique Shopping Experiences
Storefront activations energize commercial corridors ahead of the holiday shopping season aiming to support small businesses and reimagine vacant spaces
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Oct 05, 2022City of Chicago Awards $2 Million in Grants to Support the City’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program
Activations set to Renew Vibrancy and Promote Art and Pop-Up Businesses in Commercial Corridors
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Sep 28, 2022Mayor Lightfoot Issues Request for Proposals to Encourage Urban Agriculture in the City
City takes steps to increase food access through urban agriculture sites