Chicago Releases Request for Proposals for Small Business Technology Enhancement Program

The City of Chicago released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the new Small Business Technology Enhancement Program, an initiative aligned with the Chicago Digital Equity Plan and Cut the Tape for Small Business. Through this RFP, Chicago will award $400,000 in digital equity funding to a local digital inclusion organization to provide free technology training, coaching, and resources for under-resourced small business owners and entrepreneurs. The program will operate using a hub-and-spoke model, allowing the selected organization to sub-grant to community partners to expand impact and reach entrepreneurs across Chicago. Requests for Proposal submissions must be completed and submitted through iSupplier by February 16th, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time.