Naperville Seeking Applicants for 2025 Grant Opportunities
Grants for Community Development, Arts, Social Services and Opioid Remediation Efforts
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The City of Naperville is accepting applications for four grant programs to fund 2025 projects. The City will award federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money and city-funded grants for Special Events & Community Arts (SECA), Social Services Grants (SSG) and Opioid Remediation.
The federal CDBG supports funding housing, community development and infrastructure projects. Naperville’s SECA grant supports cultural and artistic initiatives. SSG aids organizations providing essential social services to residents and Opioid Remediation grants support efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
“There’s more than $2.175 million of funding available through City of Naperville grant programs,” said Community Grants Coordinator Miranda Barfuss. “There’s no need for people to register to attend the workshops, and we strongly encourage people to learn more about grant opportunities at the workshops. This is a fantastic opportunity for organizations to help address community needs and make a positive impact in Naperville.”
City staff members will provide information about the grant programs at the workshops, including eligibility, funding criteria, the application process, submission requirements and more. Applicants for SECA funding must have a representative attend one of two mandatory workshops at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St:
• 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, in Council Chambers
• 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, in Meeting Rooms A&B
SECA applications open on Friday, Sept. 6, and are due by noon on Friday, Oct. 4.
An optional pre-application workshop for CDBG, SSG and Opioid Remediation grants will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, in Council Chambers. All three grant applications open on Thursday, Sept. 12. Applications for SSG and Opioid Remediation are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and CDBG applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25.
For further information or questions, contact Miranda Barfuss at 630-305-5315 or barfussm@naperville.il.us.
About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.