In 2023, the South East Chicago Commission (SECC) renamed the Neighborhood Enhancement Grant, which will now be presented as the Shirley J. Newsome Beautification Program. Since 1999, more than $1,000,000 in grants have been awarded to over 200 community and faith-based organizations, block clubs, neighborhood schools, and park advisory councils to support neighborhood enhancement projects.
The grant application is open through Monday, April 10, 2023. The selected projects will receive grants of up to $5,000. APPLY NOW