14th District Small Business Security Infrastructure Grant
About
The 14th District Small Business Security Infrastructure Grant has launched an emergency door-buzzer initiative in response to the fear and disruption caused by recent ICE/CBP operations in local commercial corridors.
Funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and led by State Representative Kelly Cassidy in partnership with Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA), the program has already delivered over $320,000 in security support to 45 neighborhood businesses.
This new effort will provide and install basic door entry control systems for up to 90 vulnerable, for-profit brick-and-mortar businesses within the 14th District. Eligible businesses must be located in the district, be in good standing with the State of Illinois, hold a valid Chicago business license, and complete the required application.
Who Qualifies
To be considered:
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businesses must be for-profit
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business most be a brick and mortar
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business location must be within the boundaries of the 14th House District (view map here)
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business must provide evidence of being in good standing with the State of Illinois
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business must submit a valid city of Chicago business license
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business must provide other general information by completing the Door Entry Control application form.