City of Chicago

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

$61.8 million

Exact amount: $61,812,597.00

Calendar year 2026

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Programs and other costs, $30,203,416.00, open this boxPrograms and other costs$30.2 millionContracts and services, $15,729,232.00, open this boxContracts and services$15.7 millionPay for workers, $8,117,449.00, open this boxPay for workers$8.1 millionGrant money not yet assigned to projects, $7,540,000.00, open this boxGrant money not yet assigned to p…$7.5 millionFor the Employment of Students as Trainees, $175,000.00, open this boxSupplies and equipment, $35,000.00, open this boxTravel, $12,500.00, open this box

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Percentages of Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
BoxAmount% of this budget
Programs and other costs$30,203,416.0048.9%
Contracts and services$15,729,232.0025.4%
Pay for workers$8,117,449.0013.1%
Grant money not yet assigned to projects$7,540,000.0012.2%
For the Employment of Students as Trainees$175,000.000.3%
Supplies and equipment$35,000.00<0.1%
Travel$12,500.00<0.1%

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