Application Fee Acknowledgement *

I understand that at the end of this application, I will pay a non-refundable $100 fee for administrative costs to review and process the application.

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Requested Dates Acknowledgement *

I understand that BOMA/Chicago has reserved dates for certain pre-approved major holidays and causes throughout the year (based on previous building participation). If your requested dates overlap with these dates/holidays, we will need to adjust your dates or cancel the application.

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No Guarantee Aknowledgement *

I understand that if my application is approved, this does not guarantee that buildings will light up for my cause.

*Please note all approved building lighting requests are posted on BOMA/Chicago's website. Our members often refer to this list. However, BOMA/Chicago does not reach out individually to buildings about specific causes or require that our buildings support our approved list. BOMA/Chicago Building Members make their own decisions about which causes to support. Also, not all Building Members have the technology to light up.

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Overlapping dates Acknowledgement *

I understand that if my application is approved, my light request dates may overlap with other light request dates. I understand that BOMA/Chicago does not guarantee that my request will be the only request for specific dates.

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3 month notice Acknowledgement *

I am submitting this application at least three months in advance of the light dates I am requesting.

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Lighting 3-7 days maximum Acknowledgement *

I will include lighting dates that last between 3 to 7 days (no more, no less) and will clearly identify the color(s) I am requesting.

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Requested wording Acknowledgement *

I understand that requested wording is optional and that I will limit the phrase to 1 to 2 words (or 8 to 12 characters).

*Please note that most buildings are not able to display words.

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No contact information provided Acknowledgment *

I understand that if this application is approved, BOMA/Chicago will NOT provide a list of contact information for Building Members.

*You are able to research and find contact information on your own, but BOMA/Chicago will not give out any contact information for our members.

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No tracking for buildings Acknowledgment *

I understand that BOMA/Chicago does not track which buildings light up for specific causes, nor does BOMA/Chicago photograph the skyline.

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Official staff member Acknowledgment *

You, the person submitting this application, are an official staff member the civic or charitable non-profit organization who is making this light request.

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My organization is a non-profit. *

My organization is recognized by the IRS, and has been incorporated for at least ten years. 

*If yes, upload your IRS tax determination letter in the next step.

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If you answered yes to the previous statement.

Upload your IRS tax determination letter.

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My organization is a government agency *

*If yes, upload documentation on official letterhead explaining the purpose of your agency in the next step.

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If you answered yes to the previous statement

Upload documentation on official letterhead explaining the purpose of your agency.

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City of Chicago connection Acknowledgement *

This light request and my organization support civic and/or charitable causes with a direct connection to the City of Chicago.

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Organization marketing plan Acknowledgement *

I understand that I need to include a detailed marketing plan about my organization's cause/initiative and how this cause directly relates to and impacts Chicago.

*If yes, please upload a marketing plan about your initiative and how you are engaging the Chicagoland community, beyond this light request.

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If you answered yes to the previous statement

Please upload a detailed marketing plan about your initiative and how you are engaging the Chicagoland community, beyond this light request.

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Not acceptable applications Acknowledgement *

I understand that BOMA/Chicago will not accept applications from for-profit, religious, political or commercial causes/organizations. I also understand that BOMA/Chicago cannot accept requests from embassies and consulates nor can BOMA/Chicago approve requests for visiting dignitaries or holidays in other countries.

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Not acceptable light requests Acknowledgement *

I understand that BOMA/Chicago will not accept light requests for conferences/expos held in the Chicagoland area, even if these conferences are for non-profit associations.

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Request limit Acknowledgement *

I understand that my organization can only submit one light request per calendar year.

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BOMA/Chicago response time Acknowlegement *

I understand that I will need to allow two weeks after submission for BOMA/Chicago to respond about the status of this application.

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Organization *

Name of organization sponsoring this light request.

Initiative/Cause *

Name of Initiative/Cause (e.g., Breast Cancer Awareness)

What are the dates you would like your lighting displayed? *

Include a start date and end date (3 to 7 days; no more no less)

What color are you requesting? *

What phrase are you rquesting?

*Please note that most buildings are not able to display words. Leave blank if it does not apply.

Website for organization *

First Name *

Last Name *

Title *

Email *

Phone *

Please explain the mission of your organization. *

300 words or less

How does your civic/charitable cause directly relate to Chicago? *

300 words or less

Have you approached any Chicago buildings regarding this lighting request?

If so, please identify which buildings and the response of those buildings. Leave blank if it does not apply.