Governor Pritzker recently announced a $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program to assist small businesses that are recovering from the impacts of COVID-19. The portal for applications has been made live. Grants will range from $5,000 to $150,000 per business to cover expenses related to operations, staff, overhead and more.

Eligibility and additional grant information can be found on the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity website. The website also connects small businesses looking for technical assistance with local Community Navigator organizations who can provide businesses with help regarding application processing, eligibility questions and more.