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Find money and help in Chicago

Answer a few questions and see the city, county, state and federal programs you might qualify for in Chicago: what each pays, whether it's open, and where to apply.

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Income limits use HUD's current income limits for the Chicago area. Programs check your papers themselves; this only points you to the right ones.

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Watch for grant scams.Real programs never charge a fee to apply or ask for a gift card, wire or crypto. They come from a city, county, state or federal agency, a utility, or a nonprofit the agency names. If someone calls you about a grant you didn't apply for, hang up and call 311.