Grant opportunity with the Coleman Foundation focused on entrepreneurship in Chicago:
OPEN CALL - INVITATION TO APPLY FOR SUPPORT FROM THE COLEMAN FOUNDATION TO?STRENGTHEN THE GREATER CHICAGO REGION’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM.?Applications are due Friday, April 25. Following a recent $2M investment in Chicago's community-based Business Support Organizations, The Coleman Foundation seeks to support and learn from groups working in other areas of the local ecosystem that are... -supporting entrepreneurs’ tech-based, high-growth businesses to grow and operate their ventures in the greater Chicago region,? ? -piloting innovative programs that address access to capital for entrepreneurs in the greater Chicago region, and/or? ? -organizing advocacy, coalition, or educational opportunities that will lead to fewer barriers (red tape, administrative burdens et al.) for entrepreneurs who want to start, grow, or scale their business venture in the greater Chicago region.?? Funding levels, grantmaking criteria, eligibility, and how to apply are included in the PDF. Please email [email protected] directly with any questions.