General

What is the Cook County Small Business 2023 Source Grant (“The 2023 Source Grant”)?
What is the source of the $40 million for grants?
What organizations are part of the Cook County Small Business Source & 2023 Source Grant?
How much funding is available?
When can I apply for The 2023 Source Grant?
When should grant recipients expect to be notified of their grant award?

Eligibility

How are full time employees defined?
Who is eligible and can apply for The 2023 Source Grant?
How is “small business” being defined?
How is “COVID-impacted” industries being defined?
How is “Hospitality, Food, & Tourism” being defined?
How is “Childcare & Social Assistance” defined?
How is “Arts & Entertainment” defined?
How is “Retail Trade” defined?
How is “Transportation & Warehousing” defined?
How is “Negatively Impacted” being defined?

Application Process

How do I apply?
If I submitted a 2022 Grow Grant application do I need to reapply?
What documentation is required for The 2023 Source Grant application?
Will all eligible applicants receive grant dollars?
What does it mean when it says you are prioritizing businesses in suburban Cook County?
How much money is available for businesses owned by veterans?
If I own more than one business, can I apply for a grant for each of them?
What should I do if my business was located in Cook County in 2019 but has moved out of Cook County since then?
What should I do if my business address has changed since 2019?
What if I have not filed my 2022 tax returns?

Post Funding

If an application is incomplete, will the applicant be given the opportunity to re-submit their application?
Are grant proceeds taxed?

Use Of Grant Funds

How may grant funds be used?

What is the source of the $40 million for grants?

Created on July 19, 2023

Cook County has allocated $40 million of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support small businesses in 2023.

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