Evanston Reparations Kickstarter Program for Black Entrepreneurs

About

A grant program providing financial support and structured training for Black entrepreneurs in Evanston, aimed at fostering business development and growth through various funding tiers and advisory services.

Benefits

• 💰Tier One Funding
  Up to $500 for concept or skill development
• 💰Tier Two Funding
  Up to $2,000 for launch support for businesses in operation for a year or less
• 💰Tier Three Funding
  Up to $3,000 for capacity support for businesses with a clear growth plan and documented revenue earnings
• 🎓Structured Training
  Access to 90 days of structured training and support guided by an assigned advisor.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an entrepreneur residing in Evanston
• Must not have received funding from any other city-sponsored economic development program
• Must complete a Small Business Development Center onboarding and advising session
• Must demonstrate a business concept with clear future milestones.

Participation Commitments

• Must complete the committee’s interest form
• Must participate in an initial meeting with the Small Business Development Center
• Must engage in ongoing progress tracking through structured training.

Target Region

Evanston, Illinois

Target Sector

All sectors