Additional Resources for Current Applicants

Step 2

Applicant proceeds with submitting the required documentation, including:

• Training Needs Assessment:
  Identifies skill gaps and growth opportunities to align employee development with organizational goals and improve performance.
• Proof of Revenue:
  Financial statements or documents showing current and past two years of sales to determine if a match is required.
• Certificate of Insurance:
  Verifies the existence of an insurance policy meeting the City’s minimum requirements. Includes policyholder, coverage type, dates, and limits.
• Program Policies and Procedures – Executed:
  Signed form acknowledging understanding and agreement to follow all program rules and guidelines.
• Economic Disclosure Statement & Affidavit Certificate of Completion (Time Sensitive):
  Required by the City of Chicago. Must be completed electronically by all parties with 7.5%+ ownership. Certificate of completion is required.
• Principal Profile (Time Sensitive):
  Required for all individuals with 7.5%+ ownership to check for outstanding City obligations (e.g., bills, tickets, support payments).
• Child Support Affidavit (Time Sensitive):
  Confirms the applicant is not behind on any court-ordered child support payments.
• Monitoring Protocol Requirement Form:
  Signed form acknowledging awareness and willingness to follow the monitoring protocol process.
• Copy of Business License:
  Issued by BACP. If exempt, submit a letter on business letterhead explaining the exemption category.
• ACH/Banking Information:
  Required for ACH transfers. All reimbursements will be processed via direct deposit.
• Training Curriculum/Schedule:
  Include a synopsis of training, schedule, and vendor details.
• Trainer Resumes/References:
  Required unless the trainer has already been vetted.
• Training Cost Estimate:
  Include quote or estimate from training vendor.
• Job Description for New Hires:
  Required if hiring new employees. Include job descriptions and hourly wages for each position.
• Signature Authorization:
  The Signature Authorization Form is required to confirm who within your organization has the authority to sign official documents related to this program, such as reimbursement requests.

Templates for all the required documentation can be found in Additional Resources.