​Grand V​icto​ria Riverboat Fund Program Grant

​Grand V​icto​ria Riverboat Fund Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kane County, Illinois
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

The Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund Program, established by Kane County, supports projects that enhance education, environmental initiatives, and economic development within the community. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and local government units. The program prioritizes projects that promote collaboration, practicality, and long-term solutions for community challenges. Notably, funds cannot be used for operating expenses or projects outside Kane County. Favorable consideration is given to initiatives that have broad impact and are designed for replication.

Overview

The Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund was established by the Kane County Board in 1997 under an agreement with the Elgin Riverboat Resort (Grand Victoria Riverboat). The agreement provides for an annual contribution to the county equal to 7.5% of the riverboat's annual net operating income. The Kane County Board utilizes Grand Victoria Riverboat funds to support a variety of projects and programs aimed at strengthening Kane County communities, promoting collaboration among area organizations, and providing long-term solutions to current problems facing Kane County residents. All projects should address at least one of the following priorities: Education: Kane County seeks to promote or enhance educational and training programs and initiatives that address community and government improvement issues. Environment: Kane County encourages programs and projects that address a broad spectrum of environmental issues. Economic Development: Kane County supports initiatives that promote economic and community development. Projects that meet the broad eligibility criteria listed above should also address one or more of the following goals/strategies: Promote cooperation among organizations without duplicating services. Demonstrate practical approaches to current issues facing area residents. Enhance or improve the self-sufficiency and effectiveness of area organizations. Emphasize prevention.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Kane County provides Grand Victoria Riverboat funds to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations and units of local government for eligible projects that benefit Kane County residents.Capital projects are eligible for the Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund. Examples of capital projects are those that involve the purchase or development of facilities or infrastructure, or other fixed assets such as equipment, vehicles, or computer software. They do not include recurring, day-to-day expenses which are considered operating expenses.

Ineligibility

The county will not consider requests from the following types of entities:Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, handicap or national originpolitical organizations, candidates for public office, or organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislationreligious organizations that submit projects with a denominational or sectarian purposeorganizations benefiting only a few peopleindividualsagencies not in good standing with state and federal authoritiesunits of government that submit applications involving projects or services that would typically be funded from the taxing authority of the given entity.Applicants are discouraged from seeking funding from the county for operating expenses.Note that Grand Victoria Riverboat funds may not be used to fund the following types of activities: Research; special occasions, goodwill, program advertising, and/or special interest magazines; travel, tours, expeditions, or trips by individuals or groups; deficit spending or the payment of interest or taxes; annual fund campaigns; underwriting for fundraising events or performances; loans; and projects outside Kane County.