Back to Business (B2B) grant program for restaurants, hotels and creative arts businesses

Apr 27, 2023

Calling all local restaurants, hotels and creative arts businesses!!!
We have confirmed with the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity that this is a simple application process! PLEASE- share and talk about this opportunity for grant funding.
ATTENTION
The deadline to apply for #ILB2B grant funding is May 10, 2023.
Restaurants, hotels & creative arts businesses are encouraged to apply today! Illinois.gov/B2B
 ATENCIÓN
La fecha límite para solicitar la subvención #ILB2B es el 10 de mayo de 2023.
¡Se recomienda que los negocios de restaurantes, hoteles y artes creativas a presentar su solicitud hoy! Illinois.gov/B2B

The application portal will stay open through May 10, 2023 per the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

The Back to Business (B2B) grant program provides recovery grants for businesses in the hardest-hit industries. Eligible restaurants, hotels and creative arts businesses are eligible to apply for $175 million in available grant funding. All applicants will receive a grant as long as they meet eligibility requirements, submit proper documentation and attestations required by the program. The program design for B2B Restaurants, B2B Hotels, and B2B Arts, respectively, are based on legislation which established the Restaurant Employment and Stabilization Grant Program (20 ILCS 605/605-1100), Hotel Jobs Recovery Grant Program (20 ILCS 605/605-1095), and the Illinois Creative Recovery Grant program (30 ILCS 709/40).

Please follow this link for Frequently Asked Questions regarding the program, including eligibility requirements: https://www.illinois.gov/b2b

Please follow this link to apply  for the grant program: https://www.illinois.gov/b2b