Applicant proceeds with submitting the required documentation, including:

• Training Needs Assessment
  The Training Needs Assessment is an analysis tool to identify the skills, knowledge base and competencies of your company’s employees. This exercise will help in determining what training(s) needs to take place by identifying the gaps between employees’ skill sets and the skills required to do the job.
• Proof of Revenue
  Financial statements or other documentation that shows how much sales the business has to date as well as for the past two years to confirm if a match will be required.
• Certificate of Insurance
  A certificate of insurance (COI) is issued by an insurance company to verify the existence of an insurance policy. It summarizes key aspects of the policy, including coverage type, policyholder and effective dates and limits.
• Program Policies and Procedures
  A signed copy of an abbreviated version of the policies and procedures document by the applicant indicating they understand the program’s rules, guidelines, and that they will abide by them through the life of the grant contract.
• Economic Disclosure Statement & Affidavit (Time Sensitive) – Online
  The City of Chicago requires disclosure of the information requested in the Economic Disclosure Statement and Affidavit (“EDS”) before any City agency, department, or City Council can take action on the matter prompting the EDS. The form is be filled out electronically and completed by all parties that have an ownership stake of 7.5% or greater in the organization seeking a Workforce Solutions grant. EDS forms are subject to review and approval by the Chicago Department of Law.
• Monitoring Protocol Requirement Form
  A form to be signed by the applicant indicating that they are aware of and are willing to comply with the program’s monitoring protocol process.
• Principal Profile (Time Sensitive)
  DPD requires that each individual that holds an ownership stake of 7.5% or more fill out this form to determine if whether any of the listed persons have any outstanding water bills, traffic or parking tickets, child support payments, or other city obligations.
• Copy of Business License
  The business license that is issued by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) and/or the Certificate of Registration issued by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDR)
• ACH/Banking Information
  A completed ACH/Banking Information form is required. All reimbursements for approved expenses will be made via an Automated Clearing House funds transfer.
• Child Support Affidavit (Time Sensitive)
  The City requires that grant applicant confirm whether or not they pay Child Support, and if they do, that they do not owe any outstanding payments as mandated by the Court
• Training Curriculum/Schedule
  A synopsis of the training being sought, a schedule and vendor information
• Trainer Resumes/References
  Unless trainer has already been vetted
• Training Cost Estimate
  Training vendor quote/cost estimate for the training(s) being sought
• Participant List for each Training
  The list of employees participating in the trainings
• For New Hires Only: Job Description for each New Hire Position
  If the applicant is onboarding new employees, the job description for each unique job type that is being hired, include hourly wage.
• Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)
  Grant funding for permanent building improvements and repairs. Program participants can receive grants to cover between 30% and 90% of the cost of remodeling work, with a maximum grant of $150,000 for commercial properties and $250,000 for industrial properties.
• Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF)
  Leverages funds generated by new development in the Loop to support corridors in Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods. NOF provides grants of up to $250,000 for business and property owners to pay for the construction or rehabilitation of properties that support new or expanding businesses or cultural assets.
• Community Development Grant (CDG)
  Cover eligible new construction and renovation through proceeds from the 2024 Housing and Economic Development Bond and other funding sources. CDGs are available at three funding levels to support local commercial and light manufacturing projects via Small, Medium and Large grants.
• Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)
  Serves as a key resource for Chicago businesses, offering guidance, training, and webinars to support growth and compliance.
• Signature Authorization Form
• FAQ