A majority of the Naperville City Council conceptually supported raising the current cap on the Special Events and Community Arts grant program to provide additional funding to Naperville Community Television.

The show of support took place at the council’s second of three budget workshops on Tuesday, Oct 28. SECA’s financial cap, and city funding toward NCTV17, were two of multiple topics discussed as city operations were reviewed.

NCTV17 to receive additional $200,000 in funding from city

Naperville’s draft 2026 municipal budget includes an additional $200,000 contribution to NCTV17, from the $715,000 allotted this year to $915,000 in the year ahead.

NCTV17 receives revenue from the city from four different sources. That total revenue makes up 63% of the station’s budget.

If the c

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