The City of Evanston’s “Sustain Evanston” Incentive Program is a funding tool to assist small business owners to implement sustainability measures that align with the goals of the City’s Climate Action & Resilience Plan while reducing their operating costs and better serving their customers.
Donor Name: City of Evanston
State: Illinois
City: Evanston
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The City provides a rebate of the total cost of qualifying interior or exterior improvements. The Economic Development Division and Sustainability & Resilience Division manage the program.
Funding Information
Eligible applicants will receive assistance from $1,000 to $25,000.
Eligible Expenses
- Capital Projects such as:
- Heat Pumps
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- Solar PV
- Waste Collection Enclosures
- Balers/Compactors
- Green Infrastructure
- Green Roofs
- Insulation
- Windows
- Equipment such as:
- Containers
- Reusable containers
- Lighting/Fixtures
- Appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, induction stove)
- Services such as:
- Composting Services
- Recycling Services
- Energy/Water Benchmarking Services
- Consulting
- Education Materials such as:
- Signage
- Labels
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible participants of the program include:
- Commercial property owners
- Tenants of commercial buildings
- Business Districts
- Coalition of businesses
Tenants must have:
- A written commitment to operating within the City of Evanston:
- A current lease with a minimum of five (5) years remaining from the date of application or;
- Evidence that the business has operated in Evanston for over five (5) years or;
- A combination of historical operation and remaining lease time totaling at least five (5) years
- Written approval from the property owner to participate in the Program
- Proper business license and/or registration with the City
- No outstanding debt with the City
Business Districts or Coalitions must have:
- List of businesses that the project would benefit;
- Participating business owners’ signed letter of support or signature
- Proper business license and/or registration with the City
- No outstanding debt with the City
Commercial Property Owners must have:
- Proof of ownership
- No outstanding debt with the City
For more information, visit City of Evanston.