The Capital City Redevelopment Corporation (CCRC) is launching a new grant program to support projects to boost economic and social activity in downtown Trenton.
Donor Name: Capital City Redevelopment Corporation
State: New Jersey
City: Trenton
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The goals of Downtown are to promote economic development and activity in the Capital City District to:
- Support Trenton’s art and maker communities
- Increase visitation and demand for local businesses through projects and programs that highlight Trenton’s notable contributions to history and/or highlight Trenton’s art communities
- Provide new opportunities for civic and social events and activities
- Increase street-level energy, comfort, and safety by activating ground-floor building spaces and / or by making “placemaking” investments
Funding Information
- Up to $1.25 million in grant funding will be made available.
- Funding awards will range from $25,000 to $300,000.
Eligible Projects, Restrictions, and Location
Any project that is located in CCRC’s Capital City District in Trenton and advances the Program’s goals is an eligible project. All projects must be completable within three (3) years of the date of executed grant agreement and satisfy at least one (1) of the goals of the program as follows:
- Support Trenton’s arts and maker communities
- Increase visitation and demand for local businesses through projects and programs that highlight Trenton’s notable contributions to history and/or highlight Trenton’s arts communities
- Provide new opportunities for civic and social events and activities
- Increase street-level energy, comfort, and safety by activating ground-floor building spaces and / or by making placemaking investments.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include any 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Applicants may collaborate with additional entities, private, public, or non-profit, to implement a proposed project as needed. However, the CCRC will only award and enter into a grant agreement with the applicant entity. As part of their application, applicants should include documentation regarding any other organization or organizations whose involvement is intended to be part of the application, and describe the involvement, proposed roles and relationships of the organizations.
For more information, visit CCRC.
