| Project | Address | Summary | Anticipated Award Amount | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitoy's Sweet Treats | 5957 W. Chicago Ave. | Renovation for existing sweet shop including new facade and windows | $248,820.00 | 2021 |
| Blue Tin Productions | 3055 W. 63rd St. | Storefront buildout for an apparel production workers co-operative | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Burdeens Chicago | 2139 W. Cermak Rd. | Renovation for a long-standing urban footwear and apparel store. | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Carnitas Uruapan - Little Village | 3801 W. 26th St. | Complete building rehabilitation for a third location of Carnitas Uruapan in Little Village | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Chicago BodyShop | 2049 E. 79th St. | Buildout for a new health and fitness center | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Chicago Human Rhythm Project | 8701 S. Bennett Ave. | Renovation of first and second floor for a new dance and music studio | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| ChiFresh Kitchen | 400 E. 71st St. | Storefront and facility buildout for a prepared meal business | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Elia's Mattress | 1846 W. 47th St. | Expansion for an existing furniture and mattress store | $217,923.75 | 2021 |
| Flyball | 4404 S. Cottage Grove Ave. | Buildout for a new retail store specializing in Negro League Baseball Apparel | $166,100.00 | 2021 |
| Jamaican Jerk Villa | 632-654 W. 79th St. | Expansion into a larger location for existing Jamaican food restaurant | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| J. Marie Development (NOF Large) | 949 E. 75th St. | Renovation of an existing, vacant building for a 13,375 SF restaurant. | $1,349,500.00 | 2021-1 |
| La Casa de Samuel | 2836-38 W. Cermak Rd. | Mexican restaurant expansion into building next door | $160,050.00 | 2021 |
| Lawndale Christian Development Corporation | 3806 W. 16th St. | Buildout for a new restaurant and catering service focused on healthy alternative to soul food | $166,971.96 | 2021 |
| Mikkey's Retro Grill | 839 W. 79th St. | Renovation for a new location of fast casual restaurant | $171,637.54 | 2021 |
| Motoworks Chicago (NOF Large) | 1901 S. Western Ave. | Renovation of existing business for a training school, additional retail space and community event space. | $1,590,602.00 | 2021-1 |
| Naty's Pizza | 3849 W. 26th St. | Improvements including facade work for an existing pizza shop | $90,213.75 | 2021 |
| Ninety Two Sneakers & Apparel | 4717 S. Ashland Ave. | Renovation project for long-standing sneaker and apparel shop | $28,050.00 | 2021 |
| Nuevo Leon Bakery | 4062 W. 26th St. | Remodel of an existing neighborhood bakery | $59,516.00 | 2021 |
| Pop That Pop on the Grove | 4424 S. Cottage Grove Ave. | Interior buildout for a new gourmet popcorn shop | $81,598.50 | 2021 |
| Reggio's Pizza | 4438 S. Cottage Grove Ave. | New location interior buildout for existing pizza shop | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Restaurant Las Esperanzas | 1758 W. 47th St. | Exterior work and new patio for existing Mexican restaurant | $49,500.00 | 2021 |
| Rincon Family Services | 3944 W. North Ave. | Renovation for a new neighborhood cafe | $177,075.00 | 2021 |
| SanJustins Kitchen | 157 W. 75th St. | Expansion of existing shared kitchen to create four new kitchen areas | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Stephens Properties | 1519 W. 79th St. | Buildout for a salon suites and tax service businesses | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Taqueria Huentitan | 4019 W. North Ave. | Update and renovation to an existing Mexican restaurant | $81,675.00 | 2021 |
| The Plant (NOF Large) | 1400 W. 46th St. | Renovation of 6,000 SF for seven, commercial, incubator kitchens. | $1,682,500.00 | 2021-1 |
| Urban Luxe Cafe | 2911 E. 79th St. | Interior and exterior renovation for a new neighborhood cafe | $154,200.00 | 2021 |
| Project | Address | Summary | Estimated Grant Amount** | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Loaves Eatery | 405 E. 75th St. | Expansion of established neighborhood restaurant that will allow them to grow into adjacent storefront, increase capacity and improve efficiency | $250,00.00 | 2019 |
| 5 Loaves Eatery / Harold's Chicken | 407 E. 75th St. | Renovations to multi-tenant commercial property to improve the façade, tuck-pointing, and HVAC | $195,500.00 | 2018 |
| 79th/Halsted Retail | 7861 S. Halsted St. | Renovations to six (6) unit commercial property to fill three (3) vacant units and to update the façade | $41,900.00 | 2019 |
| Acuario Piscis Pet Store & Grooming | 3040 W. Cermak Rd. | Interior and exterior renovations (including façade enhancement) for the existing pet store and grooming salon. Locally and family-owned business that sells pet supplies, reptiles, birds, rodents, and fish. | $122,037.50 | 2019 |
| Ambassador Floral | 11045 S. Halsted St. | Complete renovation of the property, including expansion of the garden center | $225,988.20 | 2017 |
| Amour Salon Suites | 646-650 E, 43rd St, | solar roof panels for a neighborhood salon/studio | $23,735.85 | 2020 |
| Bass Furniture & Rug | 11431 S. Michigan Ave. | Interior and exterior renovations for furniture store | $186,450.00 | 2020 |
| Beverly Food Market | 8636 S. Ashland Ave. | Renovations for a start-up grocery store that includes a deli and take-out foods space. The food market occupies a former Walgreens location. | $190,782.46 | 2019 |
| Bombon Cake Gallery and Design | 834 W. 26th St. | Renovation and build-out for a neighborhood baker | $193,631.25 | 2020 |
| Bronzeville Culinary Kitchens | 436 E. 47th St. | Buildout of new shared commercial kitchen and events facility to support new and existing food-based small businesses. | $250,000.00 | 2018 |
| Bronzeville Office Suites | 48 E. Pershing Rd. | New construction of office suites for the Bronzeville community | $250,000.00 | 2020 |
| Bronzeville Wings | 4547 S. State St. | New construction for a casual dining restaurant | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Burst Into Books | 11001 S. Michigan Ave. | Interior renovations for a new bookstore and business incubator | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Café Du Bois | 325 W. 95th St. | Acquire, renovate, and transform the vacant property into a sit-down retail coffee shop, Café Du Bois. | $250,000 | 2019 |
| CBQ Facial Beauty Bar | 4458 S. Cottage Grove Ave. | Buildout for a salon and spa as part of a new construction mixed-use project | $27,675.00 | 2020 |
| Calahan Funeral Home | 7046 S. Halsted St. | Expansion of an existing funeral home with a building addition and new parking | $250,000.00 | 2018 |
| Catedral Café | 2455 - 59 S. Christian Ave. | Buildout for start-up vegan restaurant with demo kitchen and rooftop patio. The owners own La Catedral Café & restaurant across the street, an anchor in the Little Village community. | $235,175.00 | 2019 |
| Cocina Companida de Trabajadores Cooperativistas, LWCA (CCTC) | 3654 W. 16th St. | Building purchase and commercial kitchen expansion for an existing Mexican street vendor cooperative | $114,625.00 | 2019 |
| Cookie’s Cocktail Lounge | 1024 W. 79th St. | Renovations for a long-standing community tavern | $236,125.27 | 2021 |
| Culver's | 111th St. & Doty Rd. | New construction of Culver's restaurant | $250,000.00 | 2020 |
| Del-Kar Pharmacy | 3726 W. 16th St. | Renovations to longstanding neighborhood pharmacy and convenience store | $113,246.25 | 2018 |
| Delar's Unisex Salon | 4132 W. 26th St. | Interior and exterior renovation for existing hair salon | $54,300.00 | 2021 |
| DLV Printing Service, Inc. | 5825 W. Corcoran Pl. | Building renovation for an existing printing services company | $67,320.00 | 2020 |
| Dust Em Clean Maintenance | 634 E. 61st St. | Redevelopment of multi-unit commercial building owned and occupied by an existing janitorial and site maintenance company along with new retail tenants. | $250,000.00 | 2018 |
| Duwell Fish Company | 617 S. Pulaski Rd. | Existing fish retailer renovating their parking lot and building out space for an outdoor farmer’s market. A 50-year old family-owned company. | $109,607.00 | 2019 |
| Elite Futures | 1659 W. 51st St. | Renovation and build-out for a new neighborhood deli and convenience store | $246,400.00 | 2020 |
| El Pollo Bravo | 4105 W. 26th St. | Acquisition and buildout to re-open a chicken restaurant (specializing in flame grilled chicken). This project will allow Pollo Bravo to remain on the same block they were formerly operating on. | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| Englewood Branded | 1546 W. 63rd St. | Renovations to existing neighborhood-centric screen printing shop. The renovations will allow them to improve the retail area and the screen printing training area. | $194,421.00 | 2019 |
| Etcetera | 2674 W. Madison St. | Complete rehab of a start-up American restaurant and sports bar | $250,000.00 | 2018 |
| Family Dental Care | 3009 E. 92nd St. | Holistic renovation for an existing dental office | $174,059.44 | 2020 |
| FATBURGER/Buffalo Wings | 825 E. 87th St. | Buildout for a new casual Cajun and Texas-style Barbecue restaurant | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| FIG Cafe Coffee | 1008 W. 79th St. | Exterior renovations for neighborhood coffee shop | $10,650.00 | 2020 |
| Fletcher’s Laundry | 6049 S. Halsted St. | Remodeling for an existing laundry service | $185,925.00 | 2021 |
| Floreria La Orquidea | 2458 S. Millard Ave. | Acquisition and buildout for relocation and expansion of existing floral arrangement business | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| FoodHero L3C | 3525 W. 26th St. | Buildout for a shared commercial kitchen with culinary and business training programs. Food Hero is an existing organization that offers certified courses in restaurant management, food manufacturing, food safety, etc. | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| Full Video Production Services | 2226 E. 71st St. | Acquisition of an adjacent lot and renovations to an existing video production service business | $121,680.00 | 2019 |
| Gala Enterprises | 10658 S. Michigan Ave. | Remodel in an historic building for a new food market | $204,700.00 | 2020 |
| Garifuna Flava Caribbean Restaurant | 2516 W. 63rd St. | Improvements to the façade, rehab of the dining room and expansion of the kitchen | $221,250.00 | 2017 |
| Granados Cafe | 1845 W. 47th St. | Buildout for a new Mexican bakery and cafe | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Ground Control | 3961 W. Madison St. | Renovation and expansion for a retail clothing and shoe store | $250,000.00 | 2020 |
| Haute Brats | 6239 S. Ashland Ave. | Buildout for new tenant: "Haute Brats," a social enterprise that will serve takeout American classics and provide workforce development training in conjunction with local organizations | $133,719.00 | 2018 |
| Heritage Club | 5951 W. Madison St. | Historical building conversion into high-end retail, restaurant, and event space | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Heritage Plaza Banquet Facility | 1500 W. 95th St. | Commercial kitchen and banquet hall renovations for an existing community-oriented banquet facility affiliated with Third Baptist Church of Chicago | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| Homan Grown | 3844 W 16th St. | Addition of new component of the MLK Blooms Initiative that wholesales and retails perennials to Chicago-based landscaping firms | $53,429.99 | 2017 |
| Iyanze Bronze | 308 E. 51st St. | Build-out for a second location of the Nigerian restaurant in the Bronzeville Cookin' building | $174,367.51 | 2017 |
| Jacaranda Bar | 3608 W. 26th St. | Beautification of the space for a neighborhood tavern and lounge, plus addition of a back patio. | $140,553.88 | 2019 |
| Jeffery Java and Old Fashioned Donuts | 1951 E. 71st St. | Buildout of start-up coffee shop and café featuring Old Fashioned Donuts | $250,000.00 | 2018 |
| Justice of the Pies | 2025 E. 75th St. | Renovations for a social mission-based bakery company | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| KC Body Shop Supply | 6027 S. Kedzie Ave. | Storefront and roofing work for an existing auto body and repair shop | $68,247.25 | 2020 |
| Kusanya Café | 823 W. 69th St. | Renovations to neighborhood café and adjacent space to allow for an expansion where they will offer wellness and yoga classes | $56,750.00 | 2019 |
| Latinos Progresando | 2724 W. Cermak Rd. | Property acquisition and build-out of a currently vacant public library building into a hub for cultural activities and events, such as art, music and theater. The first floor will house offices for the organization's legal immigration services | $250,000.00 | 2018 |
| Lee's Unleaded Blues | 7401 S. South Chicago Ave. | Acquisition and rebabilitation to re-open a blues club | $131,259.75 | 2020 |
| L. May Creations | 5938 W. Chicago Ave. | Expansion project for an existing upscale event space | $250,000.00 | 2020 |
| Lior's Cafe | 10500 S. Halsted St. | Buildout for new café and business incubator | $184,599.19 | 2021 |
| M & M Realty LLC | 1701 E. 75th St. | Redevelopment of a vacant former carwash for a multi-tenant retail strip to accommodate a new coffee shop and other commercial uses | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| Magnolia Screen Printing | 2504 W. 63rd St. | Complete interior renovation and exterior refresh for screen printer | $127,375.00 | 2020 |
| Martinez Funeral Home | 2534 S. Pulaski Rd. | Interior and exterior renovations to independently owned, LatinX funeral home | $59,428.50 | 2019 |
| Melvina Masterminds | 6114 W. North Ave. | Buildout for a new entity, led by comedian and Chicago native Hannibal Burress, that will seek to enrich students with skill development. This entity will offer entrepreneurship training programs and include a performing arts venue. | $168,750.00 | 2019 |
| Mr. Anthony's Cleaners | 5136 W. Chicago Ave. | Interior and exterior rehabilitation for dry cleaner | $119,700.00 | 2020 |
| National Park Foundation | 11057 S. Cottage Grove Ave. | Buildout for the Visitors' Center at the forthcoming National Pullman Monument Park | $250,000.00 | 2018 |
| Natural Roots Kids Hair | 1851-55 E. 87th St. | Interior and exterior renovations for hair salon | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Norman's Bistro | 1001 - 1005 E. 43rd St. | Façade enhancements to multi-unit commercial property including Norman’s Bistro, Room 43, and construction of The Haven | $163,663.00 | 2018 |
| Nortom Public Accounting & Auditing Company | 1514 W. 87th St. | Buildout for a start-up accounting services and insurance brokerage firm | $23,935.00 | 2019 |
| One Florence Boulevard | 605 E. 111th St. | Renovations for a café and gift shop as part of the Pullman House Project Welcome Center | $245,300.00 | 2021 |
| Pantano's Restaurant | 2521-2523 W. 63rd St. | Buildout for a new casual Latin fusion restaurant | $223,402.00 | 2021 |
| Party Wheelz | 7508 S. Cottage Grove Ave. | Acquisition and buildout for start-up event space focused on birthdays for ages 3 - 12. Kids will be able to drive high-end brand electric cars that can be remotely controlled by parents. | $242,000.00 | 2019 |
| POTLUC | 5811 W. Chicago Ave. | Expansion for an existing catering company into an events space | $90,000.00 | 2021 |
| Quintana | 3050 W. Cermak Rd. | Interior and exterior renovations for an existing multilingual solutions company | $192,000.00 | 2021 |
| S2 City Grill | 8734 S. Stony Island Ave. | Rehabilitation and buildout for steak and seafood restaurant | $130,075.74 | 2020 |
| Sarah Kuenyefu Collection | 4410-4412 S. Cottage Grove Ave. | Buildout for a new location of a clothing store | $105,420.00 | 2021 |
| SOAJ | 2313 E. 71st St. | Renovations for a new upscale restaurant | $113,700.00 | 2021 |
| Soul City Studios | 5851 W. Chicago Ave. | Interior and exterior rehab for a new health & wellness center | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Soule' Chicago Corp | 3210 W. Roosevelt Rd. | Buildout for a family-friendly restaurant in Lawndale | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Scott Enterprises | 11513 S. Michigan Ave. | Rehabilitation of existing office space | $137,500.00 | 2020 |
| See Spot Run | 4118 W. Division St. | Buildout for a new location of an existing dog training and boarding facility | $250,000.00 | 2020 |
| Shakespear Rose Culinary Kitchen | 6246 S. St Lawrence Ave. | Rehabilitation of a commercial space to accommodate a commercial kitchen to incubate food-based businesses. Will offer cooking classes, host events and pop-up restaurants | $64,030.52 | 2019 |
| Shrimp and More | 2320 E. 79th St. | Revitalization of a vacant property for a neighborhood restaurant | $62,025.00 | 2021 |
| Sisters in Cinema | 2310 E. 75th St. | Property acquisition and rehab to house a nonprofit that pays homage to African American storytellers and educates and trains the next generation of storytellers | $250,000.00 | 2017 |
| Sky-Light Carpentry Services | 5420 W. Division St. | Buildout for a new shared office space serving small businesses in the finance, insurance and real estate industries | $189,300.05 | 2018 |
| South Side Community Art Center | 3831 S. Michigan Ave. | Comprehensive building restoration for City landmark that is home to an iconic arts and culture organization | $196,578.75 | 2018 |
| Spencer and Leak Sons Funeral Home | 7833-7845 S. Cottage Grove Ave. | Acquisition and renovation for a funeral home | $250,000.00 | 2020 |
| St. Edmund's Redevelopment Corporation | 201-07 E. 61st St. | New construction of an office building for an established Community Development Corporation that serves the Washington Park neighborhood | $250,000.00 | 2018 |
| Star Farm Chicago | 5256 S. Ashland Ave. | Buildout for fresh market and shared community kitchen | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Stewart Music Emporium | 212 E. 79th St. | Buildout for start-up music store that offers rentals, music lessons and rehearsal space | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| StockYards DreamCatcher Cafe | 1824 W. 47th St. | Renovations for a new café and yoga studio | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Stone Community Development Corporation | 4932-36 W. Chicago Ave. | Renovations of multi-tenant commercial space for professional office space, a community center operated by Stone Community CDC, and a new gourmet popcorn retailer | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| Stony Island Designs | 6948 S. Stony Island Ave. | Building renovations for a start-up paint and decorating products retailer | $120,577.50 | 2019 |
| T&C Fitness Club | 5906-10 W. Chicago Ave. | Acquisition, renovation and reuse of a large warehouse for a new fitness center | $172,500.00 | 2020 |
| Tasa Coffee | 4136 W. North Ave. | Interior renovations and buildout for a new neighborhood cafe | $230,685.00 | 2021 |
| The Boyce Group and Aquarium Que Bar & Grill | 3452-58 W. 16th St. | Buildout for a multi-tenant commercial building that will house staffing agency and start-up barbeque themed sports bar | $95,625.00 | 2019 |
| The Bronzeville Winery | 4420 & 4414 S. Cottage Grove Ave. | Renovation for a start-up winery and restaurant | $250,000.00 | 2020 |
| The Honeycomb | 2547 W. 71st St. | Renovations to reopen the sports bar that closed in 2012 due to a fire | $83,500.00 | 2017 |
| The Joint | 6902 S. Western Ave. | Renovations for a new casual dining restaurant | $183,996.23 | 2021 |
| The Salud Center Fitness Facility | 3039 E. 91st St. | Buildout of a new fitness center as part of the forthcoming Salud Center, a redevelopment of a vacated large YMCA building | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| The Wellness Connection at Imani Village | 901 E. 95th St. | Buildout of commercial tenant spaces within Imani Village project for a pharmacy, produce market and coffee shop -- all tenants will have a health focus. | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| Theatre Y | 2006 S. Pulaski Rd. | Renovations for a theatre company | $118,562.50 | 2021 |
| Thrift | 2517 W. 59th St. | Buildout for a new second-hand store | $67,080.00 | 2021 |
| Tom's Place | 1509 W. 47th St. | Acquisition and buildout for a start-up family-oriented diner offer an “American breakfast.” They will collaborate with nearby culinary schools to offer workforce training opportunities. | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| Tropical Optical Company | 3624 W. 26th St. | Exterior and interior renovations for a full service optical office | $250,000.00 | 2018 |
| Uncle Remus Restaurant | 5611 W. Madison St. | Rehab of the restaurant including floor repairs, façade improvements, new roofing and new fencing | $162,150.00 | 2017 |
| Urban Core | 1840 E. 71st St. | Buildout to accommodate four new health-focused businesses including yoga studio | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| Wagging Swag Pet Salon | 820 E. 63rd St. | Buildout of a commercial unit in Woodlawn Station for an upscale dog, cat, and general pet grooming salon. Will provide dog walking and doggy daycare services as well. | $110,793.75 | 2019 |
| West Humboldt Park Development Council | 3620 W. Chicago Ave. | Renovations for a neighborhood non-profit organization focused on business development and commercial corridor enhancements | $195,759.75 | 2019 |
| Wincorp Ventures | 2838 W. Roosevelt Rd. | Conversion of existing convenience store into small grocery with healthier food options | $250,000.00 | 2019 |
| Wolf Den | 1924 W. 47th St. | Buildout for a new casual Latin fusion restaurant and burger bar | $250,000.00 | 2021 |
| Xavier's Club | 4456 S. Western Ave. | Mechanical and aesthetic repairs for an existing tavern | $78,200.00 | 2020 |
** Estimated Grant Amounts are preliminary estimates. Final awards are determined after two contractor bids have been received and a construction budget is finalized.
| Project Name | Address | Description | NOF Commitment | Finalist Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Studio | 4834 S. Oakley Ave. | Rehabilitation of a 50,000 SF building for a custom furniture and design business and an art mentorship incubation space. | $1,850,000 | 2019 |
| Bronzeville Salon Suites, LLC | 80 E. Pershing Rd. | Construction of a new 6,500 SF building with 18, fully-equipped salon suites for independent beauty professionals. | $720,334 | 2018 |
| Civic Commons - St. Laurence | 1341-53 E. 72nd St. | Rehabilitation of the former St. Laurence Catholic Elementary School for a 40,000 SF arts and business incubator for the community, offering art programming, skill training and work space. | $1,600,000 | 2019 |
| Cup O' Joe Coffee - Veteran Roasters | TBD | Rehabilitation of a 28,000 SF facility for coffee and brewery production, a cafe, a brewpub, and employment for veterans. | $2,000,000 | 2019 |
| Enlace Chicago | 2759 S. Harding Ave. | Rehabilitation of third floor and rooftop for a small business incubator focusing on food, agriculture and art. | $550,000 | 2018 |
| Huddle House | 9401 S. Stony Island Ave. | Construction of a new Huddle House diner. | $1,100,000 | 2019 |
| Inner City Entertainment (ICE) | 1850 E. 71st Street | Rehabilitation of several properties along 71st Street for various restaurant and entertainment options. | $2,500,000 | 2020 |
| Inner-City Muslim Action Network Healthy Marketplace (IMAN) | 1207-11 W. 63rd St. | Rehabilitation for a corner store and healthy marketplace. | $1,750,000 | 2020 |
| J. Marie Development | 949 E. 75th St. | Rehabilitation of and existing, vacant building for a 13,375 SF restaurant. | $1,349,500 | 2021-1 |
| Leamington Foods | 3250 W. Roosevelt Rd. | Rehabilitation, remodel and rebranding of existing grocery store. | $1,120,282 | 2018 |
| Little Village Chamber of Commerce (XQuina Cafe) | 3534 W. 26th St. | Rehabilitation of a vacant building for a community café, office incubator and training space. | $1,500,000 | 2018 |
| Motoworks Chicago | 1901 S. Western Ave. | Rehabilitation of existing business for motorcycle and scooter riding/licensing school, additional retail space and community event space. | $1,590,602 | 2021-1 |
| North Lawndale Employment Network | 1111 S. Homan Ave. | Rehabilitation for a new training campus with a café, event rental space and an urban farm for Sweet Beginnings. | $2,500,000 | 2019 |
| Ogden Commons | 2632-2646 W. Ogden | Construction of a new office and retail building with restaurants. | $2,500,000 | 2019 |
| SYTE Corporation | 6793 S. Chicago Ave. | Rehabilitation of a 17,922 SF building into company headquarters and a small business development center. | $2,108,928 | 2018 |
| The Grove on Cottage | 4528 S. Cottage Grove Ave. | Construction of a new coworking space with offices, a café, retail space, a wellness center and a live music venue. | $1,500,000 | 2019 |
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The Kehrein Center [completed]
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5608 W. Washington | Rehabilitation of a vacant auditorium into a performing arts center with 1,000-seat theater. | $1,000,000 | 2018 |
| The Plant | 1400 W. 46th St. | Rehabilitation of 6,000 SF for seven, commercial, incubator kitchens. | $1,682,500 | 2021-1 |
* Large Projects (over $250,000 in grant funds) require City Council approval and a Redevelopment Agreement that governs the grant terms, including M/WBE, prevailing wage and City residency construction requirements.
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