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Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) - Activate Trenton’s Downtown

December 5th, 2025

The Capital City Redevelopment Corporation (CCRC) is launching a new grant program to support projects to boost economic and social activity in downtown Trenton. Projects must be located within the Capital District .

Up to $1.25 million in grant funding will be made available through the Activate Trenton’s Downtown (@Downtown) program, which will accept applications from Friday, December 5th, 2025, to Friday, February 6th, 2026.

Nonprofits may apply for funding for projects and programs that:

• 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, and;
• Increase street-level energy, comfort, and safety by activating ground-floor building spaces and / or by making “placemaking” investments.

Funding awards will range from $25,000 to $300,000.

Complete grant application procedures are detailed in the attached NOFA document .

Questions about the @Downtown grant program should be submitted by email to CCRC@treas.nj.gov.