COMMUNITY COMPOSTING PILOT PROGRAM
Businesses are eligible to receive up to 9 months of free composting services, to be fully funded through our newest sustainability initiative.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form online here.
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.
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.
Review Schedule
Applications are reviewed quarterly by the Grants & Rebates Committee before advancing to the SSA #33 Commission for final approval. Rebates are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed at the next scheduled meeting. Safety Rebates in amounts smaller than $1,000 may be issued sooner.
2025 Community Grants will be reviewed and voted on a monthly basis 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:
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 8
September 17
October 15
November 19