Capital City Redevelopment Corporation

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

January 12th, 2026

10 questions have been received at ccrc@treas.nj.gov. Answers to these questions have been prepared, and are presented in the file linked here .

Questions may be submitted until COB January 30, 2026.

The deadline for submitting applications has been extended from Friday, February 6th, 2026 to Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST

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.