The 2024 SBGI application is open!
The Lake County Community Foundation (LCCF) is partnering with Allies for Community Business (A4CB) to support 8 small businesses located in Waukegan.
LCCF’s Small Business Growth Initiative (SBGI) grant program is looking for 8 small businesses in Waukegan who want to grow their business and will commit to a 4-month learning cohort.
LCCF and A4CB are teaming up to provide financial capital, coaching, and connections that will help 8 entrepreneurs grow their businesses, create jobs and build wealth in Waukegan. We are committing $30,000 to each of the 8 small business owner(s) who want to grow in partnership with a business coach from our program.
The 2024 SBGI grant application is open until April 22nd at 11:59 pm. Please apply below.
- All applicants have to register in Foundant , our Grants Management System. **YOU MUST REGISTER IN ORDER TO APPLY**
- Foundant Resources & Tools:
We will only choose 8 small businesses for the 2024 cohort from Waukegan. You can fill out the Small Business Growth Initiative application HERE. The SBGI grant application closes on April 22nd at 11:59 pm.
The 8 business owners chosen will need to be able to attend the first SBGI cohort meeting on May 20th at 3 pm. If you have questions, you can reach out to Courtney Combs at [email protected]
–The LCCF team
