***At this time the City of Rock Island is not accepting Gaming Grant Applications for FY 2022.  This may change after January 1, 2022.  In the event that funding is made available, the city will release "An Invitation to Apply." ***

Gaming Fund Requests

The City of Rock Island Gaming Grant Program is a city-funded program that aims to enhance public service activities for community benefit. The purpose of the fund is to provide necessary financial assistance to not-for-profit public service agencies that serve Rock Island citizens. 

Applicants are required to fill out an application and provide all supporting documentation to the Community and Economic Development Department by TBD. After the applications are reviewed by City staff and the Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC), formal presentations are required by each applicant to the CAC. Funding recommendations are established by the CAC and presented to the City Council.