City Grant Opportunities
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The City of Crystal Lake’s recently approved program provides matching grants of up to $10,000 to new restaurants and retailers that are opening or expanding in Crystal Lake.
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The City of Crystal Lake recently approved a program to assist businesses with updating and improving their existing facades.
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The City of Crystal Lake provides matching grants of up to $10,000 to new and expanding manufacturers. This grant program is designed to facilitate job creation and to assist business owners in occupying vacant manufacturing space in the City. The City’s program awards grants to new manufacturers for hiring new employees and for offsetting the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment used in every-day operation.
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To support local restaurants and retailers, the City is offering new & existing businesses reimbursement of up to $5,000 & $10,000 for facade improvements. These eligible reimbursable items could be outdoor tables and chairs, umbrellas, weather enclosures and heating appliances.
State & Federal Grant Opportunities
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The purpose of the grant is to provide state assistance for roadway improvements or new construction that are necessary for access to new or expanding industrial, manufacturing or distribution type companies.
Grant funding program up to $2 million per project for new or expanding industrial, manufacturing or distribution type companies.
Reimburses up to 50% of eligible project costs on local roads and/or up to 100% of eligible projects on state roads.
Eligible projects must be on a public roadway, be sponsored by a local government agency, show a critical need for improved roadway access, be supported by a binding commitment from a business or company to create or retain full-time jobs in an existing or new facility.
Ongoing open application period.
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Equipment Upgrade offering $2,500 to $250,000 to help independently owned and nonprofit grocery stores upgrade to energy-efficient equipment.
Click Here for the Application: IL Grocery Initiative
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Business Invest is a business-focused loan impact investment program. Through Business Invest, the Treasurer’s Office partners with approved financial institutions to provide low-cost loans to businesses in underserved communities and enterprise zones.
Click here for more details on how to apply.
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Manufacturers looking to purchase new equipment can now qualify for a sales tax exemption certificate from the Illinois Department of Revenue.
For the form and more information go to: ST-587 - Equipment Exemption Certificate (illinois.gov)
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