In the fiscal year 2023 budget, the Evanston City Council approved an allocation of $250,000 to create a new Sustain Evanston Business Incentive Program that would provide a funding tool to assist small business and commercial property owners in implementing sustainability measures that align with the goals of the City's Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP). Grants will support sustainability-related projects, including, but not limited to waste management, energy, water, and green infrastructure.

Grant awards range from $1,000 to $25,000, and matching funding may be required depending on the funding request. The application window is from April 22nd to August 31st, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible because applications are approved on a rolling basis and limited funding is available.

Full Program Guidelines and Agreement can be found here.