Cook County Catalyst Grant
The Catalyst Grant provides up to $100,000 to established small businesses in Cook County for equipment, facilities, and hiring — funded through ARPA dollars.
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See whether a specific Chicago address sits inside the area that unlocks Cook County Catalyst Grant, alongside every other incentive that touches that parcel.
For-profit businesses in Cook County with at least 1 full-time employee besides owner, annual revenue between $500K and $10M, and demonstrated growth in net income and employee count.
Cook County Catalyst 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 · Up to $100,000
- +Up to $100,000 grant per business
- +Covers equipment (machinery, computers, POS systems)
- +Covers facilities (renovations, energy efficiency, EV charging)
- +Covers people (salaries for new hires, recruitment costs)
- 1Watch for application windows at cookcountysmallbiz.org
- 2Submit application with business financials and growth plan
- 3Must demonstrate revenue growth and job creation
- 4Awards announced after review period
Check cookcountysmallbiz.org for Round 3 announcements
- Business financial statements (2 years)
- Proof of Cook County location
- Employee records showing growth
- Detailed use-of-funds plan
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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