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Final FY13 (2012-2013) SECA Awards
Applying for SECA Funds
SECA Policy and Procedures
SECA Fund Reporting Requirements
SECA Fund Reimbursement Requests
About the Fund
Grant Acknowledgement/Recognition
Final FY13 (2012-2013) SECA Awards
On April 3, 2012, the City Council approved the FY13 SECA fund allocations. Following is a comprehensive list of agencies, projects and funds awarded.
Applying for SECA Funds
The City of Naperville is no longer accepting applications for the 2012-2013 SECA Fund grant program. The deadline for applications was November 1, 2011. The application process for the 2013-2014 SECA Fund cycle will begin in September 2012.
SECA Fund Policy and Procedures
SECA fund applicants and recipients must be familiar with all policies and procedures related to the SECA Fund.
SECA Fund Reporting Requirements
All SECA fund recipients are required to complete a 6-month and/or final report based on the amount of money they receive.
Recipients of $10,000 or more in SECA funding are required to submit a 6-month and an final report.
Recipients of $10,000 or less are required to submit a final report only.
Deadline
All six-month reports are due to Jennifer Runestad at runestadj@naperville.il.us by Monday, October 31, 2011. All final reports are due within 120 days following the completion of the event or project.
SECA Fund Reimbursement Requests
All SECA Fund recipients are required to submit the following reimbursement request form along with supporting invoices in order to begin the reimbursement process.
About the Fund
The strength of Naperville flows from a variety of community organizations and opportunities, which provide a well-rounded quality of life. The City of Naperville encourages celebrations of community and cultural opportunities that focus on the heritage, diversity and character of the city. In support of these activities, the City of Naperville offers funds, derived from the city-wide 1% Food and Beverage Tax, for the purpose of aiding eligible organizations in providing new and continued cultural experiences. The Special Events & Cultural Amenities (SECA) Fund Grant began in 2005. Utilizing a commited revenue source tied to culture and events, the grant facilitates a beneficial economic cycle, as depicted below.
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In 2005, 65 out of 75 SECA grant applicants were awarded over $2.5 million dollars and over $1.2 million was donated to local charities as a result of the SECA funded projects. In 2006, 71 out of 99 grant applicants were awarded over $2.5 million dollars.
Grant Acknowledgement/Recognition
Grantee agrees that credit will be given to the City on all public notices, publicity, printed projects, etc. The following language shall be used in such notices: “This project is partially funded by a grant from the City of Naperville.”
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