--- title: Blog | Chicago Grants description: "Chicago Grants | CHICAGO – Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety (MOCS), announced the launch of the \"Take Back the Block\" initiative. This program is designed to foster community engagement, reduce violent crime, and demonstrate the City's unwavering commitment to community safety and development" --- [![Logo | LBRA-Logo-041-1](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/LBRA-Logo-041-1.png)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/) ![Logo | LBRA-Logo-041-1](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/LBRA-Logo-041-1.png) - [About](https://lawndalebusiness.org/about-lbra) - [Executive Committee](https://lawndalebusiness.org/management-board) - [Our Team](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-team) - [Our Mission](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-mission) - [Services](https://lawndalebusiness.org/services) - [LIRI](https://lawndalebusiness.org/liri) - [NBDC](https://lawndalebusiness.org/nbdc) - [Local Jobs](https://lawndalebusiness.org/local-jobs) - [Economic Impact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/economic-impact) - [Members](https://lawndalebusiness.org/members) - [Recognition & Milestones](https://lawndalebusiness.org/en-us/member-highlights) - [Resources](https://lawndalebusiness.org/resources) - [Contact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [Blog](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog) [Get Started](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [About](https://lawndalebusiness.org/about-lbra) - [Executive Committee](https://lawndalebusiness.org/management-board) - [Our Team](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-team) - [Our Mission](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-mission) - [Services](https://lawndalebusiness.org/services) - [LIRI](https://lawndalebusiness.org/liri) - [NBDC](https://lawndalebusiness.org/nbdc) - [Local Jobs](https://lawndalebusiness.org/local-jobs) - [Economic Impact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/economic-impact) - [Members](https://lawndalebusiness.org/members) - [Recognition & Milestones](https://lawndalebusiness.org/en-us/member-highlights) - [Resources](https://lawndalebusiness.org/resources) - [Contact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [Blog](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog) [Get Started](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) # Chicago Grants ![Expanding Fresh Food, Retail: BACP Neighborhood Market Grant Program](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Community%20Market%20Scene%20with%20Vibrant%20Stalls%20and%20Local%20Vendors.png) Post by [admin](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/author/admin) September 8, 2026 ## [Expanding Fresh Food, Retail: BACP Neighborhood Market Grant Program](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog/expanding-fresh-food-retail-bacp-neighborhood-market-grant-program) Chicago BACP launches the Neighborhood Market Grant Program to fund local food businesses. 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