Climate Infrastructure Fund (CIF) / Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD)
DPD-administered funds for renewable energy, EV charging, green stormwater infrastructure (CIF) and projects near CTA/Metra stations (ETOD). Routes through the Universal Small Grant Application.
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Explore location-based incentives alongside Climate Infrastructure Fund (CIF) / Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD). This program requires a separate review of its business or project requirements.
Published criteria — confirm with City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
- Project in Chicago
- Climate infrastructure or transit-oriented development
Climate Infrastructure Fund (CIF) / Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) is administered at the city level. Depending on the program, eligibility may depend on the specific location, property type, or business activity rather than a single drawn boundary.
Boundaries are precise and change over time, so whether a specific address falls inside a mapped zone always depends on that exact address. The fastest way to check is to run a free snapshot for the parcel you have in mind — mapped coverage is a location signal, not an eligibility determination.
Range on file · Grants up to $250,000 per award (round closed)
Most recently published round offered Grants up to $250,000 per award (round closed). (No round currently open as of 2026-08-09.)
- +Capital funding for renewable energy, EV charging, green stormwater
- +ETOD funding for projects near CTA/Metra stations
- +Stacks with federal IRA clean-energy credits
Application timing can change. Verify current availability and instructions with the administering agency before relying on this program.
Verify current status on the official source- Project plans and budget
- Climate or ETOD alignment narrative
- Site control documentation
This page is a starting point, not eligibility, legal, or tax advice. Verify current requirements, deadlines, and boundaries with the administering agency before applying or spending money — program rules and funding change over time.
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- (312) 744-4190
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Last verified 2026-08-09
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