Closes Nov 20Chicago (12 South and West Side corridors), IL

Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation (CCSA)

From City of Chicago Dept. of Planning and Development. administered by Allies for Community Business

Amount: No cap listedUp to 75% of eligible project costs
Deadline: Closes Nov 20, 202633 days left
Where: Chicago (12 South and West Side corridors), IL
Match needed: Pays you back
Effort: Big jobA full proposal and several steps.

The link goes to chicago.gov.

Small businesses and property owners improving vacant commercial spaces in 12 designated South and West Side corridors. Closes Nov 20, 2026. 33 days left

Who can apply

Small businesses and property owners improving vacant commercial spaces in 12 designated South and West Side corridors

Retail, restaurant, and services

Can a small business win this?

Large ($30.5M) program with quarterly rounds and free technical help from corridor partner agencies.

Before you apply

Use the address Locator Tool first, then ask your corridor lead agency for help with design and permitting before the Nov 20, 5 p.m. deadline.

Heads up

No dollar cap is listed.

Checked on chicago.gov, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

Similar grants

Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF): Up to $150,000
Renew the Avenue Business Grants (facade, interior, social media): Up to $5,000
Spaces to Places Program (vacant storefront rent grant): Up to $15,000

Common questions

How much is Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation (CCSA)?

No single dollar cap is listed. The page says: Up to 75% of eligible project costs.

When can I apply for Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation (CCSA)?

The deadline on file is 2026-11-20. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.

Who can apply for Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation (CCSA)?

Small businesses and property owners improving vacant commercial spaces in 12 designated South and West Side corridors.

Does Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation (CCSA) require matching funds?

Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match.

Where was Commercial Corridor Storefront Activation (CCSA) checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/storefront-activation/home.html. The official page wins if we disagree.