Hanover Park board finalizes small adjustments to FY2026 community grants, posts budget for review
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Summary
The Village Board reviewed proposed allocations for community organizations and moved to post the FY2026 budget after modest increases to scholarship and community-support lines. Trustees agreed to a $38,000 bottom line for community park and nonprofit contributions and to revisit additional requests as conditions evolve.
HANOVER PARK, Ill. — The Village Board reviewed staff recommendations for community grants and nonprofit contributions in the proposed FY2026 budget and approved modest adjustments before instructing staff to post the budget for public review.
Staff presented a chart of recommended allocations within a community-contributions total; trustees suggested reallocating modest sums to expand youth scholarships and to add small increases for a few local nonprofits that provide services to immigrant families and residents in need. After debate, the board agreed on a revised bottom line of $38,000 for community park and nonprofit contributions to be included in the budget posting.
Key changes discussed and directed to staff included: - Increase the annual youth-of-the-year scholarship pool (board directed a rise from the prior award levels to provide larger awards to winners and runners-up). - Add $1,000 for the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (a new applicant) to support legal representation in complex immigration and housing cases; board members noted the clinic conducts weekly local legal clinics and represents residents in lengthy immigration matters. - Reallocate $1,500 to increase several existing grants (small increases proposed for community partners such as Centro and Alignment for Collaborative Education).
Trustees noted these grants are traditionally modest municipal contributions rather than full program funding. Several board members requested a broader review of the charitable-contribution process early in the fiscal year rather than last-minute adjustments at budget time.
What the board did - Approved posting the FY2026 budget with the community-contributions bottom line set at $38,000 for public review and final consideration at a subsequent meeting. - Asked staff to be prepared to revisit allocations in January if community needs — such as increased food‑pantry demand — require additional support.
Why it matters: direct help for local social services and students The board’s adjustments reflect pressure on local nonprofit partners and rising costs for families. Trustees emphasized the village’s role in helping maintain essential services and agreed to monitor demand and adjust funding if necessary.
Votes at a glance (selected finance items) - Warrant #1162025, $2,750,456.31 — approved by roll call (all trustees present voted yes). - Warren Payton payroll advance, Oct. 10–Oct. 30, 2025, $1,729,004.72 — approved by roll call (all trustees present voted yes). - September fee card, $36,070.13 — approved by roll call (all trustees present voted yes).
The village manager and finance staff will finalize budget documents for public posting and prepare more detailed grant breakdowns requested by trustees.