Small Business Improvement Fund data includes all projects that have received a final grant payment since January, 2001. SBIF uses TIF revenues to provide reimbursement grants to small commercial and industrial businesses and property owners to help fund permanent improvements to their buildings and improve the appearance of their neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund, Large Project data includes all projects that have received a final grant payment. Large Projects have grants over $250,000 and are required to obtain City Council approval, as well as have a full Redevelopment Agreement governing the terms of the grant. The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (“NOF”) receives funds from downtown development in order to support the growth and creation of inclusively vibrant commercial corridors in Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods. Business and property owners may apply for grant funding that will pay for the development or rehabilitation of real estate and projects that support new or expanding businesses or cultural assets.

Property Tax Abatement data includes all projects that have received a supporting City Council Ordinance since January, 2011. Cook County offers several property tax incentive programs that promote economic development and employment opportunities by reducing property taxes on qualifying properties for a fixed period. The Department of Planning and Development reviews applications for compliance with program eligibility requirements.

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund, Small Project data includes all projects that have received a final grant payment. Small Projects may have grants up to $250,000 and must be located in an Eligible Commercial Corridor. The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (“NOF”) receives funds from downtown development in order to support the growth and creation of inclusively vibrant commercial corridors in Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods. Business and property owners may apply for grant funding that will pay for the development or rehabilitation of real estate and projects that support new or expanding businesses or cultural assets.

This dataset includes detailed information regarding the use of TIF for all economic development projects with a City Council approved TIF redevelopment agreements (RDAs) since January, 2011. This does not include approved RDAs for affordable housing, approved intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), or TIF-funded public infrastructure. For more information on the Tax Increment Financing program including a full list of all TIF-funded projects, please see http://cityofchicago.org/tif.

TIFWorks data includes all projects that have been completed and received a grant payment since January, 2011. TIFWorks stimulates business success by funding workforce-training costs for companies located in tax increment financing (TIF) districts. With TIFWorks support, businesses can become better equipped to improve performance and productivity, expand product lines and gain new customers.

PACE provides loans to residential and commercial development projects specifically for energy-efficiency improvements. The cost of the loan is paid back over time through a voluntary assessments that is attached to the property.