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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.

Learn More and Apply Here

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.

Learn More and Apply Here

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:

January 15
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.
EXAMPLE: Your event takes place on October 25th. It is okay to apply before the September 17th deadline. If it is turned in on October 16th, it will not be accepted.