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Although there are a number of people who speak or write about grants for small business, the WBDC is aware of only one grant program for small businesses. This is the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Innovation Research Program (www.sba.gov/SBIR). This grant program is targeted to technology firms that wish to commercialize technology for use by the U.S. government.

There are grants for not-for-profit organizations. If your business serves a social, cultural or education purpose you may wish to explore this option for your business structure.

We welcome you to let us know if there are any other grant programs for small businesses in Illinois. Please write us at dporter@wbdc.org

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Is My Business Ready for Equity Investment?  

Loan Package Checklist  

Sample Cashflow Statement, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet  


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