Funding for women-owned and minority-owned businesses in Chicago and Illinois. Only a small share of venture capital goes to women- and minority-led startups, which makes grants and community funding programs even more important.

 

This page organizes funding options up to $25K by category: state and regional, federal, women and minority grants, and private funding.

 

Compare award amounts and eligibility, then strengthen your application with an MBE or WBE certification or one-on-one mentorship.

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Explore funding options based on your needs.