Back to Business Grant Applications Begin April 5

Through the Back to Business (B2B) program, the State of Illinois is offering $175 million in grants for businesses in industries hardest-hit by the pandemic, specifically, restaurants, hotels and businesses in the creative arts industry. Applications are open from April 5, 2023 – May 10, 2023 and more than 100 community navigators are available across the state to support businesses as businesses prepare to apply. Applications can be found here.