Chicago nonprofit giving away hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID relief money
CHICAGO - Help for Chicago small businesses is on the way, thanks to a local nonprofit.
"My Block, My Hood, My City" announced Monday that it is giving away $200,000 in COVID-19 relief money.
Grant applications are open right now for any local small business in need. Priority will be given to South Side, West Side, female-owned and minority-owned businesses.
They hope to help 40 businesses with grants of $1000, $2500 or $5000.
This is the third time My Block, My Hood, My City has provided relief money to businesses since March 2020.
To apply, go to ForMyBlock.org/grants. The grant application period closes Wednesday.