Funding Opportunities
The Chicago Recovery Plan invests over $1.9 billion in new and existing initiatives. Over the lifespan of the Chicago Recovery Plan, there will be frequent opportunities to partner with Chicago organizations and we look forward to these partnerships. Please see below for open funding opportunities.
For more information about the Department of Planning and Development's Recovery Plan programs and grant opportunities, please visit DPD's Chicago Recovery Plan Projects site.
If your organization is interested in applying for funding opportunities, becoming an delegate agency or vendor, or learning more about doing business with the City of Chicago, please also refer to the Resources page.
Chicago Recovery Plan Current Bids and Grant Opportunities
| Opportunity | Description | Eligibility | Announcement Date | Close Date | Solicitation Number | Specification Number | Soliciting Department |
| Request for Candidates: Hospitality needs | WBC is seeking to create a vendor pool of small, Chicago-based hospitality vendors that would be interested in servicing corporate-style events. | Small hospitality businesses under 500 employees located in Chicago | Rolling | N/A | N/A | World Business Chicago | |
| Diverse Learners Recovery Fund Program Administrator | RFP seeking qualified program administrator to implement Diverse Learners Recovery fund for students with disabilities, and give out $500 cash assistance from a $5 million fund. | Program administrator who can implement and distribute cash assistance | 5/12/23 | 7/8/23 | 9379 | 1267806 | Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities |
| Technical Assistance & Program Providers | DCASE seeks consultants to provide technical assistance and program support for (2) American Rescue Plan funded programs: Together We Heal Creative Place and Chicago Arts Recovery Program. | Chicago residency required. Nonprofit, for-profit, and sole proprietorships are eligible to apply. Minimum Expertise of 2 years for the Category/Categories for which you are seeking a contract. |
6/23/23 | 7/24/23 | NA | 9225001 | Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events |
| Chicago Arts & Health Pilot for Creative Workers: Cohort Coordinator | The Cohort Coordinator will be responsible for administrative and mentor support for the artist Community Health Worker apprentice cohort placed in City mental health clinics. | Chicago residency required. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field supplemented with 4-6 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and training required. | 7/3/23 | 7/28/23 | NA | NA | Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events |
| Opportunity | Description | Eligibility | Announcement Date | Close Date | Solicitation Number | Specification Number | Soliciting Department |
| Chicago Recovery Plan Community Development Program Administrators | Seeking one or more Program Administrators to support the development, launch, and operations of portions of the Chicago Recovery Plan’s community development program. | Companies with demonstrated experience in this area and with interest in making their services available to the City of Chicago | 10/27/2021 | 12/8/2021 | 3887,1 | 1233639 | Department of Planning and Development |
| Service Coordination and Navigation for Youth (SCaN) | SCaN pairs youth with a full time "Navigator" seeks to stabilize eligible youth in their environment, increase their self-efficacy, and assist in their transition to adulthood. | Nonprofit agencies with experience in violence prevention and youth programs serving youth ages 14-24 at the highest risk of violence involvement. | 9/15/2021 | 9/28/2021 | 8220,1 | 1228927 | Department of Family & Support Services |
| Chicago Resilient Communities Monthly Cash Assistance Pilot: Outreach & Recruitment | Seeking an agency to act as lead agency on outreach and recruitment functions for the pilot and drive awareness | Nonprofit charitable organizations. Respondents may apply as a lead agency OR in partnership with multiple agencies, where one agency serves as the lead agency | 1/31/2022 | 2/18/2022 | 8470 | 1240274 | Department of Family & Support Services |
| Chicago Resilient Communities Monthly Cash Assistance Pilot: Program Administrator | Seeking an agency to manage 5 core program administration functions: coordinating end-to-end participant experience; providing the technology platform; application verification; onboarding with benefits counseling; and payment distribution & management. | Nonprofit charitable organizations. Respondents may apply as a single agency OR in partnership with multiple agencies, where one agency serves as the lead agency | 1/31/2022 | 2/18/2022 | 8471 | 1240274 | Department of Family & Support Services |
| Broadband Consultant | The City of Chicago aims to close the digital divide in Chicago. The City is looking to build upon "Chicago Connected" and continue broadband expansion. | A third-party consultant experienced in designing and implementing equitable broadband solutions. | 01/18/2021 | 02/18/2021 | 8433 | 1238786 | Office of Budget and Management |
| DFSS Youth Services Chicago Youth Service Corps (CYSC) | Support youth development of young Chicagoans ages 16-24 as local leaders through the creation of paid, service-learning opportunities focused on local/civic engagement. | Delegate agencies with experience in youth programming for ages 16-24 that is focused on leadership development through civic engagement, service-learning projects. | 01/12/2021 | 02/23/2021 | 8376,1 | 1235861 | Department of Family and Support Services |
| DFSS Youth Services - Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) | The SYEP Program is delivered during the summer by providing youth with job placement or specialized training program offered by the awarded respondent. | Delegate Agencies with experience in implementing subsidized youth employment programs, internships, or specialized training programs for young people ages 16-24. | 01/12/2021 | 02/24/2021 | 8375,2 | 1235846 | Department of Family and Support Services |
| DFSS Youth Services Chicagobility RFP | Provide the opportunity to building their self-discovery and self-awareness through career exploration to young people by exposing them to various public and private sector industries | Delegate Agencies with experience in implementing project-based learning, workforce development, civic engagement, and training programs for young people ages 14 and 15. | 01/12/2021 | 02/24/2021 | 8361 | 1234841 | Department of Family and Support Services |
| Chicago Recovery Plan Grants for Community Development | Grant funding to support local commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing development. | Open to community developers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and property owners. | 12/23/2021 |
First round: 1/31/2022 Second round: 3/10/2022 |
N/A | N/A | Department of Planning and Development |
| Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) Program |
Grant to fund creation of community gathering spaces on vacant lots to serve as destinations for local residents, shoppers, commuters and neighborhood visitors. More info: Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) Program |
Delegate agencies, business organizations, chambers of commerce, and other non-profits. Additional location eligibility in the RFP document. | 2/10/2022 | 3/11/2022 | 8510 | 1240258 | Department of Planning and Development |
| Domestic Worker Relief Fund | Seeking a nonprofit agency to administer one-time cash assistance to low-income domestic workers, from outreach to payment distribution. | Nonprofit charitable organizations | 2/18/2022 | 3/11/2022 | 8486 | 1240624 | Department of Family & Support Services |
| Corridor Ambassadors Program | Funding for organizations to staff Community Ambassadors on major commercial corridors across the city to create a visible, welcoming presence and encourage residents and visitors to frequent the businesses and amenities on the corridors. |
Local community organizations and other not- for-profit organizations (501c6 and 501c3) | 03/04/2022 | 04/1/2022 | 8535 | 1242024 | Department of Planning and Development |
| Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) Program |
Grant to fund creation of community gathering spaces on vacant lots to serve as destinations for local residents, shoppers, commuters and neighborhood visitors. More info: Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) Program |
Delegate agencies, business organizations, chambers of commerce, and other non-profits. Additional location eligibility in the RFP document. | 3/22/2022 | 4/8/2022 | 8594 | 1243875 | Department of Planning and Development |
| DV Legal Services for Gender-based Violence & Human Trafficking Survivors |
DFSS seeks applications from organizations to provide direct legal representation for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and/or human trafficking (HT) |
Non-profit charitable organizations | 3/17/2022 | 4/15/2022 | 8538 | 1242079 | Department of Family & Support Services |
| Emergency Financial Assistance for Gender-based Violence and Human Trafficking Survivors | DFSS seeks organizations to provide immediate cash assistance to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and/or human trafficking (HT) in Chicago | Non-profits | 3/30/2022 | 4/26/2022 | 8578 | 1243429 | Department of Family & Support Services |
| Chicago Rapid Re-housing for Survivors of Gender-based Violence and Human Trafficking Program Coordinator | DFSS seeks applications from organizations to provide the financial administration and to coordinate the placement and support services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and/or human trafficking (HT) | Non-profits | 3/31/2022 | 5/4/2022 | 8591 | 1243778 | Department of Family & Support Services |
| Administration of City of Chicago's Private Security and Lighting System Rebate Program | Seeking a third party administrator willing and able to review, process, provide customer service, and ensure compliance with the City’s rebate program. | Organizations or companies with relevant experience | 4/19/2022 | 5/5/2022 | 8672,1 | 1244390 | Department of Finance |
| Project Management Chicago Block Clubs | Seeking a contractor to serve as a Project Manager to support Chicago’s block clubs and neighborhood organizations | Companies or organizations with relevant experience | 4/20/2022 | 5/4/2022 | 8670,1 | 1244856 | Department of Assets, Information and Services |
| Building a Network of Trauma-Informed Centers of Care | Expanding support for publicly funded mental health services that provide care for persons irrespective of their ability to pay, health insurance status, or immigration status | Organizations with a history of providing mental health services | 4/8/2022 | 5/9/2022 | 8562 | 1242730 | Department of Public Health |
| Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0 Program Administrator Re-Release | Seeking agencies to administer one-time cash assistance to low-income residents who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 but faced barriers to qualifying for other financial relief. | Non-profits | 4/13/2022 | 5/11/2022 | 8657 | 1241544 | Department of Family and Support Services |
| Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0 Outreach and Recruitment RFP | Seeking adjencies to conduct outreach and recruitment for cash assistance to low-income residents who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 but faced barriers to qualifying for other financial relief. | Non-profits | 4/13/2022 | 5/11/2022 | 8606 | 1240624 | Department of Family and Support Services |
| Marketing and Communication Service for the Community Safety Coordination Center | Seeking a qualified organization to develop and deliver marketing for events and activities, creating awareness of progressive city efforts in violence prevention | Marketing and communications organizations | 4/12/2022 | 5/13/2022 | 8659 | 1242710 | Department of Public Health |
| Project Management Team Service to Support Engagements and Operational Activities at the Community Safety Coordination Center | Seeking a project management team to support coordinating and executing the City's approach to engagement with residents and organizations working to reduce violence | Project management organizations | 4/12/2022 | 5/13/2022 | 8658 | 1242725 | Department of Public Health |
| Central City Recovery Program | Providing funding to Chicago non-profits to design and implement street/ alley activations or creative installations that will support the Central City area recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. | Non-profit organizations | 5/9/2022 | 5/24/2022 | 8748 | 1246937 | Business Affairs & Consumer Protection |
| Family Connects Chicago: Regional Community Alignment Boards | Identify delegates who will develop, staff, and support the regional boards and facilitate cross-regional and citywide community alignment activities for Family Connects Chicago. | Organizations with collaborative or community engagement efforts | 5/5/2022 | 6/6/2022 | 8648 | 1244988 | Department of Public Health |
| Mobilizing and Sustaining a Chicago Community Health Response Corps | CDPH seeks to sustain community outreach and public health workforce development through a Community Health Response Corps that will support residents in priority community areas most affected by the pandemic. | Non-profit organizations | 5/27/2022 | 6/27/2022 | 8701 | 1246179 | Department of Public Health |
| Expanding Capacity for Street Outreach and Violence Interruption Services | Identify six community-based organizations to contribute toward street outreach efforts in high priority community areas. |
Non-profit organizations | 6/2/2022 | 7/5/2022 | 8571 | 1243129 | Department of Public Health |
| Nonprofit Capacity Building Program | Identify nonprofit capacity builders that can design and manage (1) Chicago Recovery Plan readiness summits, (2) application assistance workshops, and (3) community outreach. | Nonprofit and for-profit organizations | 7/6/2022 | 7/29/2022 | 8870 | 1246937 | Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protections |
| Together We Heal Creative Place Program | Grants to support artists and organizations in designing and implementing art projects that promote healing and transformation in Chicago’s neighborhoods | Individual artists and organizations in communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic | 6/15/2022 | 7/29/2022 | N/A | N/A | Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events |
| Chicago Recovery Plan Grants for Community Development | Grant funding to support local commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing development. | Open to community developers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and property owners. | - | 8/19/2022 | N/A | N/A | Department of Planning and Development |
| Small Business Storefront Activations Program | Grant funding to implement a mix of small business pop-ups and artistic window displays in vacant storefronts. | Small businesses | 8/23/2022 | 9/9/2022 | 8924 | 1246937 | Business Affairs & Consumer Protection |
| Family Connects Chicago: Regional Community Alignment Boards- Region E and Region F | Identify delegates who will develop, staff, and support the Family Connects regional boards and facilitate cross-regional and citywide community alignment activities. |
Not-for-profit agencies with a 501(c)3 status | 8/17/2022 | 9/19/2022 | 8895 | 1250679 | Department of Public Health |
| Non-Congregate Shelter Acquisition Program | Seeking proposals for the acquisition and possible rehabilitation of properties within the City of Chicago to be used as Non-Congregate Shelter for people experiencing homelessness. | Operators of existing homeless shelters | 9/27/2022 | 10/17/2022 | N/A | N/A | Department of Housing |
| Food Equity: Community Growers Program | Seeking a lead delegate agency to provide technical assistance and small grants to urban agriculture organizations. | Nonprofit and for-profit organizations with experience in urban agriculture | 9/23/2022 | 10/21/2022 | 9066 | 1255904 | Business Affairs & Consumer Protection |
| My CHI. My Future. Year-Round Safe Spaces for Youth | Seeking delegate agencies to deliver the Year-Round Safe Spaces for Youth initiative, a series of fun and safe events for youth and their families to ensure local youth have meaningful and safe out-of-school time opportunities. | Community-based organizations | 9/29/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 9072 | 1256234 | Department of Family & Support Services |
| Community Wealth Ecosystem Building | Identify delegate agencies to provide technical assistance to organizations seeking to develop and implement community wealth building models. Learn more here. | Nonprofit and for-profit organizations | 9/19/2022 | 11/15/2022 | 9036 | 1255326 | Department of Planning & Development |
| Request for Information: Neighborhood Broadband Solutions | The City seeks recommendations for how to leverage its physical assets and Chicago Recovery Plan funds to increase broadband access and adoption in communities. | Responses are encouraged from internet builders, operators, and investors, in addition to non-profits and philanthropic foundation | 9/27/2022 | 11/7/2022 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) Implementation Program | The City seeks proposals for a delegate agency to develop and administer an ETOD implementation program. | Organizations with experience engaging communities and supporting grassroots development initiatives. |
11/16/2022 |
12/09/2022 | 9138 | 1258994 | Department of Planning & Development, Department of Housing |
| Youth Services: Youth Intervention Pathways | DFSS seeks agencies to coordinate services for youth that have interactions with the Chicago Police Department. | Organizations with experience coordinating youth services |
12/1/2022 |
1/6/2023 | 9153 | 1259434 | Department of Family & Support Services |
| My CHI. My Future. Community Anchor Organizations | DFSS seeks to fund delegates to convene community-level stakeholders and caring adults committed to youth development to mobilize and connect young people of all ages to engaging and meaningful out-of-school time programming in their community. | Community-based organizations with experience in community-level convening, strategic planning, and youth development programming |
12/28/2022 |
2/3/2023 | 9215 | 1261336 | Department of Family & Support Services |
| Community Wealth Building Planning and Pre-Development Grants | This program will grant up to $150,000 to approximately 20 eligible organizations to execute planning and pre-development activities for a community wealth building project during a twelve-month period. | Nonprofit and for-profit organizations |
1/18/2023 |
3/15/2023 | N/A | N/A | Department of Planning & Development |
| Reentry and Employment Navigation | DFSS seeks respondents with the capacity to provide employment training and navigation, and connection to wraparound services to a robust population of returning residents transitioning from Cook County Department of Corrections and the Illinois Department of Corrections. | Nonprofit, Community-based, and Faith-based organizations |
2/17/23 |
03/23/23 | 9274 | 1258859 | Department of Family and Support Services |
| Housing Navigation | DFSS seeks respondents with the capacity to provide housing navigation and connection to wraparound services to a robust population of returning residents transitioning from Cook County Department of Corrections and the Illinois Department of Corrections. | Nonprofit, Community-based, and Faith-based organizations |
2/17/23 |
3/23/23 | 9128 | 1258859 | Department of Family and Support Services |