Special Events and Community Arts Program

The City of Naperville encourages celebrations of community that focus on the heritage, diversity, and character of Naperville. In support of these activities, the City of Naperville established the Special Events and Community Arts (SECA) Fund in 2004 as “a separate fund used solely for the funding of social and artistic events and entities, providing cultural experiences for the Naperville community and its visitors.”

For more information about the grant, contact

CY25 SECA Mandatory SECA Fund Workshop Presentation

• CY25 Mandatory SECA Fund Application Workshop Presentation

CY25 Grant Applications

• CY25 Special Event Application Form
• CY25 Community Arts with a 501c Application Form
• CY25 Community Arts without a 501c Application Form

Documents and Reports

SECA fund applicants and recipients must be familiar with all policies and procedures related to the SECA Fund.

• CY25 SECA Fund Policy and Procedures Manual

All SECA fund recipients are required to submit a Final Financial Report and Budget Worksheet within 30 days after completing the event. All recipients, regardless of award allocation must complete all sections of both reports.

• SECA Final Grant Report
• CY25 SECA Budget Worksheet

All SECA Fund recipients are required to submit the following reimbursement request form along with supporting invoices in order to begin the reimbursement process.

• SECA Fund Reimbursement Form 

The following SECA grant fund recommendations for CY24 were approved by City Council at the March 5, 2024 City Council meeting.

• CY2024 Final SECA Grant Fund Awards