CHICAGO – Local businesses in the 1st Senate District were awarded more than $10 million in funding from the Back to Business program thanks to advocacy and support from Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago).Open

“Small business owners have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Munoz said. “The Back to Business grant program has had a great impact on local businesses by allowing many to keep their doors open and keep customers coming in.”

The B2B grants are awarded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity using funds allocated to them by the American Rescue Plan through last year’s state budget.

So far – thanks to strong support from Senator Munoz – DCEO has provided $200 million in B2B grants to small businesses throughout the state with an emphasis on disproportionately impacted areas. With nearly $50 million left to go, more businesses will have the opportunity to get a share of the relief funds.

Grants will continue to be awarded on a rolling basis. Visit the DCEO website for more information on the B2B program or check the status of an existing application by logging into the portal.

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