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President Preckwinkle Announces Starting Block Grant Initiative to Support the Success of Community Based Organizations in Cook County

Initiative will launch with $5 million of grants to be awarded in 2023

July 26, 2023

Community, Contractor and Vendor Resources, Economic Development, Health, Public Safety and Jails

Cook County to Distribute $40 Million in Funding to Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic through the 2023 Source Grant

(COOK COUNTY, IL) —Today, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development announced the launch of The 2023 Source Grant through the Cook County Small Busine

July 19, 2023

Economic Development

Cook County Selected for $1.1 Million Grant Award to Strengthen Solar Installation Opportunities for Business Owners and Workers from Historically-Excluded Communities

Cook County business owners and workers to be connected to business support resources and training pipelines leading to good jobs

June 20, 2023

Economic Development

President Preckwinkle Announces Participant Cohort Details for Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced details and demographic information regarding the participant cohort enrolled in the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot (Promise Pilot).

February 8, 2023

Economic Development

Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications

Applications are now open for programs that promote economic development, public services and transportation improvements throughout the County

January 18, 2023

Community, Economic Development, Transportation