KC Riverboat Grant Ad Hoc Committee June 30 2026

The Kane County Government's KC Riverboat Grant Ad Hoc Committee convened on June 30, 2026, to review and allocate grant funding derived from riverboat gaming revenues. The committee considered 58 applications from 54 nonprofit and local government agencies, recommending allocations totaling approximately $824,579 out of an available $831,687, leaving a small remainder of $7,108 unallocated. After discussion, the committee voted to return the unallocated funds to the general riverboat grant reserve fund with a stipulation that these funds be earmarked for external grants in the following year. The committee also addressed concerns raised about the grant process's transparency and codification, agreeing to further discuss potential policy improvements in upcoming meetings, including a presentation on the history and distribution of riverboat funds. The grant recommendations will proceed to the executive committee and full county board for further review and approval.