https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/mayor\/press_room\/press_releases\/2026\/january\/community-development-grants.html<\/a><\/p>\n CHICAGO\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u2014 A South Shore intergenerational housing complex, a new headquarters for a West Garfield Park gun violence prevention organization and a Roseland coffee shop are among 58 neighborhood improvement projects to be supported through $33 million in City development grants, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) announced today.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Selected through competitive application rounds involving DPD\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Community Development Grant<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(CDG) and\u00a0<\/span>Neighborhood Opportunity Fund<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(NOF) programs, the projects collectively represent $90 million in public-private neighborhood investments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cLasting prosperity within our communities begins with revitalization efforts that center equity, community-driven development, and each neighborhood\u2019s unique needs,\u201d said\u00a0<\/span>Mayor Brandon Johnson<\/span><\/strong>. \u201cThrough this investment, the City is doubling down on its role as a partner, empowering the businesses and organizations that are already serving our people and shaping our city\u2019s future. I look forward to seeing the newfound opportunities, cultural experiences, and vitality that these investments yield.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Nine projects were selected to receive grants ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Four projects were selected to receive \u201cpre-development\u201d grants up to $150,000 to support eligible design and engineering fees, among other soft costs. Those projects are:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Acquisition and expansion of existing restaurant and daiquiri bar\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n An additional 45 improvement projects were selected to receive \u201csmall grant\u201d awards ranging from $51,800 to $250,000. The community areas and projects include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Austin:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Avondale:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Belmont Cragin:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Douglas:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n East Garfield Park:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n East Side:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Fuller Park:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Grand Boulevard:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Greater Grand Crossing:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Humboldt Park:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Hyde Park:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n$1.3 million for the $2.6 million buildout of a content production studio.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n$5 million for a $12.7 million project providing intergenerational housing and integrated social care.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n$2.3 million to create an $8.5 million center for agencies providing legal, mental health, educational and workforce development services.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n$3.7 million for development of a $7.4 million craft beer brewery, distribution and retail facility.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n$4.8 million to create a new $9.5 million headquarters for the gun violence prevention nonprofit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n$1.3 million to create a $3.6 million headquarters for the Little Village Chamber of Commerce.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n$500,000 for a $3 million expansion creating six classrooms for youth with autism.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n$769,615 to create a $1.5 million shared services hub for minority-owned small businesses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
\n$2.8 million grant to create a $5.6 million restaurant and community hub.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nReuse of a former church campus as a cultural and social resource center.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nAfro-Caribbean restaurant and event venue renovation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nKorean and Japanese American diner renovation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n
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