The City of Chicago is currently accepting applications for its Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) projects to receive grant funding under Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot’s Chicago Recovery.
Donor Name: City of Chicago
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/18/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $250,000.00
Details:
In partnership with the ETOD Working Group and through an open application process, the City will identify projects to implement aspects of the ETOD Policy Plan and the Connected Communities Ordinance.
Funding Information
The ETOD program will provide funding of up to $250,000.00 and technical assistance to support community-led equitable development near transit.
Eligible Expenses (including but not limited to):
- Major exterior and interior renovations to existing buildings
- Build-outs for incoming businesses
- Acquisition, site preparation, demolition
- Architectural and engineering fees
- Roofing, masonry, façade, windows, doors
- Mechanical systems, such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
- Security systems, ADA accessibility improvements
General Eligibility Criteria
- Grant funding can be used for construction or renovation costs for permanent capital improvement projects. Future grant rounds will provide funding for pre-development.
- Open to community developers, not-for-profit organizations, business owners and entrepreneurs, and property owners. Site control is preferred, but not required.
- Affordable housing, mixed-use and commercial projects are eligible.
- Priority will be given to catalytic projects with a strong local impact, that are able to leverage local talents, capacities, and institutions to strengthen and contribute to the community.
- Proposals will be evaluated based on how they help to meet the goals of the ETOD Policy Plan and advance aspects of the Connected Communities Ordinance.
- Applicants from all areas of Chicago are eligible to apply. Priority will be given for projects in historically disinvested areas as well as projects that build upon existing efforts, such as Mayor Lightfoot’s INVEST South/West initiative, food equity, community wealth building, and community safety initiatives.
ETOD Criteria
Equitable:
is shaped through intentional community engagement;
- maximizes the benefits and minimizes the burdens to communities impacted by racial, climate, or health inequity;
- promotes universal accessibility for people with disabilities;
- and explicitly and intentionally advances racial, climate, and health equity.
Transit-Oriented Development:
- near at least one public transportation access point;
- provide access to multiple modes of transportation;
- designed to increase transit ridership;
- aim to improve sidewalk safety, walkability and bicycling; and
- promote shared use mobility (car share, bike share, scooter share, rideshare).
For more information, visit City of Chicago.
