Grant Programs

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) receives funds from the City of Chicago, Cook County, and others to provide grants to eligible homeowners to improve the health, safety, affordability, and functionality of their homes. Grants are available for low-to-moderate income households in targeted areas of Chicago for specific categories of repairs or other needs (e.g. exterior rehab or flood prevention). Each year a limited number of grants are available for each program. Please click on the programs below for more information on application dates, requirements, and to see if you qualify for the grant.

City of Chicago

Target Block Program

The 2018 Target Block Grant is currently closed. The grant may be renewed in 2019 pending available funding. Please check back early next year for updates.

MMRP Targeted Areas Grant

The 2018 MMRP Targeted Areas Grant is currently closed. The grant may be renewed in 2019 pending available funding. Please check back early next year for updates.

606 Bloomingdale Trail Neighborhood Improvement Program Grant

The 606 Bloomingdale Trail NIP program is now closed. Applications were due Oct 15, 2018.

Cook County

Cook County Residential Resiliency Program

In April and May 2013 severe storms caused significant flooding and sewer backup to homes in suburban Cook County. One-time Residential Resiliency Program grants are available for affected homeowners. Eligible Area: Suburban Cook County directly impacted by flooding and sewer backup in Spring 2013.