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Outreach & Engagement Contractor RFP
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Outreach & Engagement Contractor that will help facilitate SSA #33’s Reconstitution efforts via door-to-door informational campaign and provide support on general administrative tasks.
Deadline: December 15th, 2025 @ 5 PM
2026 WPB Arts Guide Design RFP
Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area 33 (WPB SSA 33) is seeking a graphic designer to develop and design a branded Wicker Park Bucktown Chicago Arts Guide/Booklet. This is a contracted, short-term project with potential for subsequent follow-up work. The goal of the Arts Guide development is to highlight, promote and draw customers to the Wicker Park Bucktown business community–in this case, the historic and iconic gallery district and surrounding art & design cohort(s) within the WPB community area.
Deadline: December 15th, 2025 @ 5 PM
Rat Birth Control Distribution Contractor RFP
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Rat Birth Control Distribution Contractor (RBCDC) that will help facilitate the SSA#33 community-driven initiative focused on humane and effective solutions for controlling the rat population in Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods.
Deadline: December 15th, 2025 @ 5 PM
Community Grant Program
Organizations may apply for up to $5,000 to support public programs, events, initiatives, or services that demonstrate a measurable benefit to the community and foster community growth. Eligible initiatives include Special Events, Festivals, Ongoing Programming, Neighborhood Services, or local Marketing Campaigns. Typically, SSA funding is used to support Marketing/Promotion, Supplies/Materials, and stipends for artists/performers/educators.
If you have completed your event, please submit your post-event report here.
Rebate Programs
Safety Rebates and Security Rebates provide incentives for owners/tenants to make improvements to their properties that enhance public safety, quality of life, and the visual aesthetic of Wicker Park Bucktown.
Review Schedule
2025 Community Grants will be reviewed and voted on monthly at SSA Commission meetings. Please make sure you are submitting a Community Grant application for an event/program that will occur AFTER the upcoming Commission meeting. You can view the full Commission Meeting Calendar here:
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 8
September 17
October 15
November 19**You may apply early, but late applications will not be accepted.