Awesome Foundation Grant
Who can apply: Open submission process through local chapters; chapters operate independently and usually award grants monthly.
Deadline: Usually monthly.
The SBAC is a non-partisan, member-driven organization that promotes the success of small businesses through political advocacy, support services, and educational programs, providing a unified voice for small businesses at the local, state, and federal levels.
$250K
$87K
$495K
$522K
Most grants fall between $13K and $15K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$13K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$15K
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2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Small Business Advocacy Council that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open submission process through local chapters; chapters operate independently and usually award grants monthly.
Deadline: Usually monthly.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC | CHICAGO, IL | $250,000 | 2026 | PROMOTE/SUPORT SMALL BUS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT |
| ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC | CHICAGO, IL | $250,000 | 2025 | PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT |
| ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC | CHICAGO, IL | $39,375 | 2024 | PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT |
| UPTOWN UNITED | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT |
| ROGERS PARK BUSINESS ALLIANCE | CHICAGO, IL | $17,500 | 2023 | PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT |
| NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | 2023 | PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT |
| SOUTH SHORE CHAMBER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | 2023 | PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT |
| GREATER ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | 2023 | PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT |
| WOODLAWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | 2023 | PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT |
| SOUTH EAST CHICAGO COMMISSION | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2023 | PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT |
| LOGAN SQUARE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2023 | PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT |
PROMOTE/SUPORT SMALL BUS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
UPTOWN UNITED
$10,000PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
ROGERS PARK BUSINESS ALLIANCE
$17,500PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
$15,000PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
SOUTH SHORE CHAMBER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
$15,000PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
GREATER ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$15,000PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
WOODLAWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$15,000PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
SOUTH EAST CHICAGO COMMISSION
$10,000PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
LOGAN SQUARE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$10,000PROMOTE/SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT