Sustain Evanston Incentive Program 2024

The City of Evanston’s “Sustain Evanston” Incentive Program is a funding tool to assist small business owners to implement sustainability measures that align with the goals of the City’s Climate Action & Resilience Plan while reducing their operating costs and better serving their customers.
Donor Name: City of Evanston
State: Illinois
City: Evanston
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline:  06/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The City provides a rebate of the total cost of qualifying interior or exterior improvements. The Economic Development Division and Sustainability & Resilience Division manage the program.
Funding Information
Eligible applicants will receive assistance from $1,000 to $25,000.
Eligible Expenses

Capital Projects such as:

Heat Pumps
EV Charging Infrastructure
Solar PV
Waste Collection Enclosures
Balers/Compactors
Green Infrastructure
Green Roofs
Insulation
Windows

Equipment such as:

Containers
Reusable containers
Lighting/Fixtures
Appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, induction stove)

Services such as:

Composting Services
Recycling Services
Energy/Water Benchmarking Services
Consulting

Education Materials such as:

Signage
Labels

Eligibility Criteria
Eligible participants of the program include:

Commercial property owners
Tenants of commercial buildings
Business Districts
Coalition of businesses

Tenants must have: 

A written commitment to operating within the City of Evanston:

A current lease with a minimum of five (5) years remaining from the date of application or;
Evidence that the business has operated in Evanston for over five (5) years or;
A combination of historical operation and remaining lease time totaling at least five (5) years

Written approval from the property owner to participate in the Program
Proper business license and/or registration with the City
No outstanding debt with the City

Business Districts or Coalitions must have: 

List of businesses that the project would benefit;
Participating business owners’ signed letter of support or signature
Proper business license and/or registration with the City
No outstanding debt with the City

Commercial Property Owners must have: 

Proof of ownership
No outstanding debt with the City

For more information, visit  City of Evanston.