Social Services Grant Program

The Social Services Grant Program, offered by the City of Naperville, aims to enhance community welfare through financial support for social services. Eligible non-profit organizations can apply for funding to address local needs in areas such as emergency assistance, mental health, and youth services. Emphasizing transportation and mental health initiatives, the program encourages organizations to demonstrate community impact and ongoing fundraising efforts. This program operates annually, with assessments conducted to align funding priorities with emerging community needs.

NOTE: The application cycle for each program year will be preceded by a pre-application meeting. The meeting will not be mandatory, however if your organization considers applying for the grant the City’s staff highly recommends that you attend this meeting.
Objective
The objective of the Social Services Grant (SSG) Program is to enhance social service activities for community benefit.
Strategy
Provision of financial support for enhancement of social services (including labor, supplies, and materials) including, but not limited to those concerned with employment, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, fair housing counseling, energy conservation, emergency financial assistance, recreational needs, senior services, or training for local agencies and institutions. The grant year starts on January 1 and ends on December 31.
Funding Priorities
The Social Services Grant was established with five main priorities in mind. Those priorities and eligible activities are listed below. Depending on emerging community needs, Staff performs assessment each year to determine if additional funding priorities should be emphasized.
Emergency ServicesProvide funding for emergency shelterFood and personal care itemsEmergency assistanceSeniorsRespite careMeal deliveryHome sharingMental health counselingSelf-SufficiencyMedical care for the uninsuredFinancial counselingChildcareEmployment servicesCounseling/Substance abuse services/Case managementSpecial Populations: Individuals with mental, physical and developmental disabilitiesCaregiver support/Respite servicesCommunity integration/Socialization/Independent living skillsYouthMentoringCounselingPregnancy prevention/education
Transportation is a priority in each category to fund the following objectives:

• Provide subsidy for a public transit voucher program.Provide subsidy for a gas voucher program.Provide subsidy for a taxi voucher program.

Eligibility

An organization must be a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.Or recognized as a State of Illinois non-profit entity.The service or benefit provided must meet the objective of the city’s Social Services Grant Program and address a perceived need or problem in the community.An organization must provide services or benefits to the City of Naperville community.An organization must demonstrate a need for City funding.An organization must demonstrate ongoing fundraising efforts.