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Community Grant Program
Organizations may apply for up to $5,000 to supportĀ 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 RebatesĀ 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.