Neighborhood Festival Funding
Community organizations and neighborhood groups planning public community events for 2025 are invited to apply for Neighborhood Festival Funding Grants from the City of Aurora.
Funding is made available to assist neighborhood and community groups that host special events and neighborhood festivals for the public which are designed to educate, benefit, organize and/or connect Aurora residents and strengthen our community. Neighborhood Festival funds are limited to payment for necessary support services only, such as rental of staging or sound equipment, portable toilets, tents, tables and chairs, general liability insurance for the event, security or emergency personnel.
The program offers grants for up to $1,000 to be used for support services at events, such as rental of equipment, rental of tables or chairs, general liability insurance, security or emergency personnel, and other similar needs.
Events that have received funding in the past include Roots Aurora, the LaSalle Street Car Show, Juneteenth, and Dia De Los Muertos.
Return completed Application with signed Hold Harmless Agreement and Not-For-Profit Documentation via email: coanff@aurora.il.us; hand-delivered or mailed to: Aurora City Hall, Community Services Department, 44 East Downer Place, 1st floor, Aurora, IL 60505 or by Fax: 630-256-3329
The review of submitted applications begins on April 1 and will continue on a rolling basis. The deadline to submit applications is October 1.
For questions, contact Diana Martinez during regular business hours at 630-256-3408 or email COANFF@aurora.il.us.
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