Aurora Youth Grant: Apply by Aug 31 | Chicago News

Aurora’s new Youth Programs Enhancement Grant offers $206,000 to boost existing after-school programs and portable soccer fields—no new projects allowed. $166K funds equipment and scholarships; $40K goes to soccer fields. Groups can apply for up to $20K each, serving at least 51% Aurora residents. School and park districts can only apply for soccer fields and must submit a letter of intent first. Funded entirely by Festival of Lights donations (2021–2025), this is a one-time opportunity. Virtual workshop: Aug 11, 2–3 PM. Phone hours: Tues 2–4 PM (630-256-3416) & Wed 10 AM–noon (630-256-3402). Applications due Aug 31 via email to [email protected] by 5 PM. Reviews in Sept, City Council vote Oct. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49c0939671009987