Community Commission · June 25, 2026

Community Commission, 25 Jun 2026: Village Grant Program Under Initial Review

The Northbrook Community Commission will meet Thursday, June 25 to open a conversation about the Village Grant Program and plan an upcoming DEI moment. No final action is expected on any item.

Key items

Village Grant Program Discussion — This is the first Commission conversation about the Village Grant Program, which could affect local organizations or residents seeking village funding.
DEI Moment Topic Selection — Commissioners will choose the subject for the July 14 DEI moment, shaping a public-facing presentation to the community.
Public Comment — Residents have a formal opportunity to raise concerns or topics with the commission before the summer recess.

Full agenda — click any item to expand

Village Grant Program: Initial Discussion

Commissioners will begin a preliminary discussion about the Village Grant Program. The agenda notes that no final action will be taken at this meeting, making this an early-stage conversation. No supporting documents describing the program's scope, eligibility criteria, or funding levels are included in the agenda materials.

DEI Moment: Planning the July 14 Presentation

Commissioners will discuss and select the subject matter for the DEI moment scheduled for July 14, 2026. The agenda identifies this as an action item — meaning the commission is expected to settle on a topic — though the agenda does not specify candidate subjects under consideration.

Public Comment

Residents may address the commission on topics within its jurisdiction that are not otherwise listed on the agenda. Speakers must submit a written form, are limited to three minutes each, and should expect no immediate response or dialogue from commissioners during the meeting.

Announcements and Discussion

Commissioners may raise additional items not listed elsewhere on the agenda. No specific topics are identified in the agenda materials.

What actually happened

Community Commission, 25 Jun 2026: New Village Grant Program Takes Shape

The Northbrook Community Commission met on June 25, 2026, reviewing draft criteria for a new Annual Village Grant Program and planning an upcoming mental health–focused DEI moment at a Village Board meeting.

Village Grant Program: Draft Criteria Under Review

Staff Liaison Sam Reiss briefed commissioners on the history of the Village's Community Contributions Program and its transition to the new Annual Village Grant Program, including draft eligibility criteria. Commissioners discussed the draft and provided feedback, with formal action expected at the next meeting. No votes were taken on the criteria at this session.

DEI Moment: Mental Health Focus Planned for July 14

Commissioners agreed that the next DEI moment at a Village Board meeting, scheduled for July 14, would focus on mental health. They decided to invite a representative from the Northbrook Police Department's Counseling Services Unit to speak, pending confirmation of staff availability from Liaison Reiss.

Fourth of July Parade Invitation

Liaison Reiss reminded commissioners that they are invited to participate in the Village's Grand Marshal entry in the Fourth of July Parade.

Read the official documents

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  "card_hook": "Northbrook Community Commission reviews draft eligibility criteria for new Annual Village Grant Program, with a vote expected next meeting.",
  "key_items": [
    {
      "title": "Annual Village Grant Program",
      "why_matters": "Draft eligibility criteria for the new grant program replacing the Community Contributions Program are under review, affecting which local organizations can seek Village funding."
    },
    {
      "title": "DEI Moment: Mental Health (July 14)",
      "why_matters": "Commissioners plan to feature Northbrook Police Department's Counseling Services Unit at the July 14 Village Board meeting, spotlighting mental health resources available to residents."
    },
    {
      "title": "Fourth of July Parade Participation",
      "why_matters": "Commissioners were invited to join the Village's Grand Marshal parade entry, a visible community engagement opportunity."
    }
  ]
}

Read the official documents

Agenda