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January 15, 2026, 8:04 pm UTC

Essential Community Resources 85-2336415 | Government Grant Application

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Essential Community Resources is seeking government grants to acquire a building for its consulting and security business, in addition to funding for rehabilitation and equipment. The company is currently waiting for its VBE/MBE certification from the City of Chicago to better compete for contracts with various government entities.

The applicant emphasizes their background as a decorated U.S. Army veteran, highlighting the discipline and values instilled in them, including hard work and integrity. They reference the concept of the "5 P's" — Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance — to illustrate their commitment to success and reliability.

Their competitive landscape includes all firms in consulting and security, but the applicant believes their military leadership experience sets them apart. They assert that the qualities of honor, loyalty, and integrity are integral to their business's character and operational ethos. By showcasing their military background, they assert that they are a trustworthy and capable candidate for government funding.

  • General Information

    Business Registration Number: 85-2336415

    Location: Chicago, IL, United States

    Length of Operation: 1-5

    Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees

    Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k

    Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k

    Open to Loans: NO

  • Funding Usage

    To purchase building to execute my consulting and security company. I also need rehab funding and equipment funding.

  • Business Plan

    I’m awaiting my VBE/MBE certification from the City of Chicago, so that I can actively pursue more contracts from City, County, State and the Federal Government. I’m a decorated Veteran from the U.S. Army that was taught the significance of hard work and what was taught to me with the Acronym the 5 P’s. Which stands fir. Prior, Planning, Preventing, Poor,Performance. Which translates into me being a safe bet to succeed.My top Competitors are everyone that does consulting and security work that lack the experience that the greatest military in the world provided to me. Fortitude, Loyalty, Honor, and Integrity.

  • Self Identified Competition

    My top competitors unfortunately are every company that lacks the leadership provided to me by the greatest military in the world. The U.S. Army.They instilled in me the significance of hard work, and the great Acronym the 5 P’s. Which stands for Prior, Planning, Preventing, Poor, Performance. Which translates to a super safe bet that my company shall be successful. My Country Invested in me the skill set of Honor, Loyalty, and Integrity. I volunteered to give my life for my country, and I just think this speaks volumes about the character of my company.

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