The Youth Program Enhancement Grant is a one-time grant opportunity funded through Festival of Lights donations collected from 2021 to 2025. The program provides $206,000 to Aurora nonprofits, certain tax bodies, and school districts to enhance existing programming.
Applicants may apply for only one of four funding opportunities:
After-School Programming Grants (Up to $20,000 to enhance existing programs)
Equipment Purchase (Up to $20,000 for a one-time purchase of equipment towards existing programs)
Scholarship Program ($5,000 - $20,000 providing scholarships for low-income Aurora families)
Portable Soccer Fields (For Aurora school & park districts only)
Application Period Closed. Thank you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesdays: 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 630-256-3416
Wednesdays: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 630-256-3402
*Between August 3-31, 2026