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Note: The resources provided are not exhaustive and there may be additional resources available. If you know more resources that need to be added please inform us with the link to the resource and we will update our resource page. Thank you in advance
**Bullying**
– StopBullying.gov
https://www.stopbullying.gov/
– Illinois Bullying Prevention Resources
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Illinois-Bullying-Prevention-Resources.aspx
– Chicago Public Schools Anti-Bullying Policy
https://cps.edu/Pages/antibullying.aspx
**Working with Your Alderman in Your Community**
– City of Chicago Aldermanic Directory
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards.html
– How to Work with Your Alderman
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/supp_info/how_to_work_with_youralderman.html
**Job Board**
– Illinois JobLink
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/ada/r/
– Illinois Department of Employment Security
https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/default.aspx
– Chicago Jobs Council
https://www.chicagojobs.org/
**Mental Health Resources**
– Chicago Department of Public Health Mental Health Services
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/mental_health.html
– National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago
https://namichicago.org/
– Illinois Department of Human Services Mental Health Services
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29743
**Disabilities Resources**
– Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29744
– Equip for Equality
https://www.equipforequality.org/
– Access Living
https://www.accessliving.org/
**Domestic Violence**
– Chicago Domestic Violence Help
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/domestic_violence.html
– Illinois Domestic Violence Help
https://www.illinois.gov/dcfs/safekids/reporting/Pages/default.aspx
– National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org/
**Foster Care Resources**
– Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/Pages/default.aspx
– Foster Care Alumni of America – Illinois Chapter
https://www.fostercarealumni.org/illinois-chapter
– Foster Care to Success
https://www.fc2success.org/
**Children’s Programs**
– Chicago Park District
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/
– After School Matters
https://www.afterschoolmatters.org/
– Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago
https://bgcc.org/
**Business Programs**
– City of Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp.html
– Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/default.aspx
– Small Business Development Center at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
https://www.ihccbusiness.net/sbdc
**Scholarships/Grants**
– Illinois Student Assistance Commission
https://www.isac.org/
– Chicago Public Schools Scholarship and Grant Resources
https://www.cps.edu/Pages/scholarshipgrantresources.aspx
– Chicago Scholars Foundation
https://www.chicagoscholars.org/
**Black Farming**
– Black Oaks Center for Sustainable Renewable Living
https://www.blackoakscenter.org/
– Chicago Botanic Garden Windy City Harvest
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/windycityharvest
– Advocates for Urban Agriculture
https://auachicago.org/
Grants
Your Funding Roadmap Starts Here
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We Are Grant Researchers, Not Grant Writers.We identify opportunities. We map deadlines. We deliver eligibility criteria. We do not draft, edit, or submit grant applications on your behalf. Every application remains your sole responsibility. Our job is to shorten your search time and point you toward viable funding—execution is entirely yours.paragraph here
How it works
*01** | **We Search** | Our team monitors federal, state, private, and corporate funding cycles across media, small business, creative arts, and community development sectors. ||
**02** | **We Filter** | We match opportunities to your industry, business stage, and geographic eligibility—cutting through the noise. ||
**03** | **You Apply** | You receive a clean, organized brief with deadlines, requirements, and direct links. The rest is in your hands. |here
Pricing
MEMBERSHIP & PRICING TIERSTIER 1: GRANT PULSE (Non-Member)$199/month or $499 per search cycle
For the self-starter who wants to see what funding is available—and handles the application solo.
What You Get: Curated monthly database of 10–15 active grants Basic eligibility filters (deadlines, award ranges, geographic restrictions)One general Grant Landscape Report per quarter Full access to our AI Video Library: Grant Types 101, How to Read a Grant Brief, What Makes a Business Grant-Ready Monthly public grant roundup posted to the Community Resource Hub
TIER 2: GRANT SCOUT (Member Access)$69/month (included in UEN General Membership)
For community members who want grants matched to their lane—not just a generic list.
What You Get: Everything in Grant Pulse, plus:
One tailored grant search per quarter (4 per year) matched to your specific industry and business stage. Priority alerts when high-compatibility grants open (delivered before the public monthly update)Member-only Grant Brief template: a one-page summary of opportunity, deadline, requirements, and direct application links. Access to member-exclusive AI video updates on new funding cycles and seasonal opportunities
TIER 3: THE ELEVATION SUITE (VIP Bundle)$1,999/quarter or $6,500/year
The full visibility package. We put you on camera, in print, and in front of the community—then hand you the map to the funding that matches your new positioning.
What You Get: Unlimited tailored grant searches (monthly deep dives)
Dedicated Grant Pipeline Dashboard on your member portal: tracked opportunities, deadlines, and status updates Quarterly 15-minute strategy call to discuss which grants to pursue (we do not write applications)
Plus, our core visibility bundle: Publication Feature: Editorial profile or business spotlight in our outlet.
TV Network Feature: Segment or interview spot on the Urban Elite Network
Editorial Photoshoot: Professional headshots + business concept imagery for your brand collateral. Some grants ask for press coverage. Others want proof of community impact. Many require professional collateral. The Elevation Suite prepares you for all three.
