As shared from the office of Illinois State Representative Theresa Mah , an Illinois business grant program is providing free funding to local businesses in the creative arts and hospitality industries: two business sectors especially hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Back to Business (B2B) Grants provide millions in funding, and "all eligible applicants will receive a grant as long as they meet eligibility requirements, submit proper documentation and attestations required by the program." Wow!

Don't delay your research or application: Applications are now open, and the deadline to apply is May 10, 2023.

Here's where you can get all kinds of information about the Illinois $175M Back to Business (B2B) Grants for Creative Arts, Hotels & Restaurants (#ILB2B):

• Learn more about the program @ lnkd.in/gcgrCtkz
• Apply today (via NCRC CDF) @ bit.ly/40gmBuT

Contact a local navigator in your area or our partners for questions about the #ILB2B program or application assistance:

• Find Navigators @ lnkd.in/gcgrCtkz
• Portal Help from NCRC CDF @ bit.ly/40gmBuT or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Support for creative arts applicants from Arts Alliance Illinois @ lnkd.in/gprk-Rt4