SSA 27 Community Events & Placemaking Grant

Lakeview Special Service Area (SSA) 27 is pleased to offer its Community Events & Placemaking Grant Program, which provides up to $5,000 in financial assistance and technical support for unique events and projects taking place in the Lakeview neighborhood. With funding from SSA 27, the Program furthers our goals to create memorable experiences and promote the neighborhood within the boundaries of the SSA.

Apply for the 2026 SSA 27 Community Events & Placemaking Grant

The Community Events & Placemaking Grant Program (the “Program”) is funded by Lakeview Special Service Area 27 (“SSA 27”) and administered by the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) to serve the commercial and residential district within the SSA 27 service boundaries. The goal of the Program is to support the development of more events and public programming serving our community through grants and other technical assistance. The Program furthers the organization’s goals to create memorable experiences and promote the neighborhood, providing support and funding for organizations or individuals planning special events, ongoing public programming and creative placemaking activities.

Funding is limited and applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026 to receive consideration.

Fill Out the Google Form to Apply HERE

OR

Download the application HERE

2026 Grant Recipient Events

  • SNA Native Plant Sale - June 13 @ Southport Low-Line Plaza

  • Japanese Cultural Center Ikebana Walk - July 25 & 26 @ Southport Corridor

  • Chicago Hula Hoop Festival - August 1 @ Southport Low-Line Plaza

  • Bellydance by Phaedra - August 8 @ Southport Low-Line Plaza

  • Gross Park Neighbors Shakespeare in the Park - August 22 @ Gross Park

  • Tell Me Why Its Cool LLC Show & Tell for Grown-ups - August 25, September 22 & Ocotber 20 @ Heritage Bikes & Coffee

  • BCollective The Garden Within the City - August 29 @ Paulina Low-Line Plaza

  • CircEsteem Performance

  • The Village Chosen Family Grandparents Day @ Shiel Park

  • Heritage Family Patio Night @ Heritage Bikes & Coffee

  • Quantum LEEP Academy Belonging Through the Arts

  • Three Avenues Literacy Fest