The City of Elmhurst is pleased to announce that the 2025 application period for the Community Grant Program is now open! The City's Explore Elmhurst Community Grant provides funding for local events and cultural activities that promote attracting visitors and overnight nonresidents to the City of Elmhurst. The provision of these funds will assist qualified organizations with the promotion of tourism activities that directly attract visitors to Elmhurst, create a positive image, and build positive publicity for the City.

Complete grant guidelines including eligibility, criteria, and evaluation process, as well as the current application documents are available online at www.elmhurst.org/communitygrant.  New and prior applicants that meet the eligibility requirements and criteria standards are encouraged to apply! 

The application deadline is Monday, February 3rd, at 4:00pm. Applications can be submitted in person at City Hall, 209 N York St, or via email at CityAdmin@elmhurst.org.  For more information on the Explore Elmhurst Grant Program, or any questions related to the application process,  please email CityAdmin@elmhurst.org or call (630)530-3010.