The Capital City Redevelopment Corporation (CCRC) on Monday announced a $1.25 million grant program to support projects to boost economic and social activity in downtown Trenton.
Funding will be made available to nonprofits through the Activate Trenton’s Downtown program for projects located within the boundaries of the Capital District. Applications will be accepted now through Friday, Feb. 6, 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. The grant program is the first of two new funding programs approved by the CCRC board to launch in FY2026.
Complete grant application procedures are available on Capital City Redevelopment Corporation website here.
Eligible applicants include any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Applicants may collaborate with additional entities, private, public, or nonprofit, to implement a proposed project as needed. However, the CCRC will only award and enter into a grant agreement with the applicant entity.
Questions about the grant program can be submitted by email to CCRC@treas.nj.gov until Jan. 15, 2026.
About the CCRC
The Capital City Redevelopment Corporation promotes the public and private development of the Capital District, with the goal to enhance the vitality of the district as a place of commerce, recreation, and culture. CCRC works to preserve and restore historic sites in the district and invest in and support new public, recreational, and cultural facilities.
