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Quality of Life Grants are annual competitive grants provided to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that serve the residents of Aurora. The grant program is funded through the Casino Gaming Tax revenue and supports a wide range of service areas.
The service areas supported by Quality of Life funding include: basic needs, community, education & youth, mental health, museums, seniors, and public safety. More information about each service area is provided in the tabs below.
2026 Quality of Life Grant Application(DOCX, 73KB)
Basic Needs are defined as services/programs residents require for a minimum standard of living.
Some examples include:
Community services are defined as those that are provided to better Aurora as a whole.
The education and youth service category includes services/programs provided to individuals from 0-24 years old.
Mental Health services include those that assist in improving residents psychological and emotional well-being.
The museum service category supports services/programs providing historical, artistic, or cultural interests.
Museums supported by Quality of Life funding include:
Senior services/programs are those provided to residents over the age of 60.
Public safety includes services/programs that improve the safety of Aurora for its residents.
Between 2020 and 2025, over $5.5 million was provided to nonprofit organizations serving the Aurora community through the Quality of Life program.
For more information about the impact of our funded organizations, visit our success page.
Please reach out to Adam Grubbs, Management Assistant at grubbsa@aurora.il.us or (630) 256-3328 with any questions or inquiries regarding the Quality of Life program.