Cook County Cannabis Development Grant
$75,000 grants to social-equity cannabis license holders to support buildout and operations. Announced December 2025 with nine additional recipients; ongoing program through the Bureau of Economic Development.
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See whether a specific Chicago address sits inside the area that unlocks Cook County Cannabis Development Grant, alongside every other incentive that touches that parcel.
Social-equity cannabis license holders (dispensary, craft grow, transporter, infuser) operating in Cook County. Must meet Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act social-equity criteria.
Cook County Cannabis Development Grant is administered at the county 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 exact eligibility always depends on the specific address. The fastest way to know is to run a free snapshot for the parcel you have in mind.
Typical range · $75,000 per recipient
- +$75,000 grant per recipient
- +Funds may be used for buildout, equipment, legal/compliance, working capital
- +Pairs with state Cannabis Business Development Fund loans
- 1Watch for application windows announced via Cook County BED
- 2Demonstrate Illinois social-equity status
- 3Submit business plan and use-of-funds
- 4Awards announced periodically by President's office
Call CCBED at (312) 603-1000 about upcoming rounds
- Illinois Cannabis social-equity certification
- Cook County operating address proof
- Business plan and budget
- Tax returns / financials
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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Last verified 2026-05-21
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