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DOWNTOWN TRENTON (DTTN)

NJ250 Trenton Special Projects

As envisioned in the Creek to Canal Creative District Plan

~ COMING SOON ~
The DTTN Downtown Trenton Grant Round
Note: ALL grantees are REQUIRED to attend a Grant Workshop prior to applying, so mark the session dates below on your calendar.

Old Trenton Neighborhood Grants support community projects, arts, culture, beautification, and business development in the "downtown" neighborhood, which is bordered by the Assunpink Creek and D&R canal- Also called "Creek to Canal, Rte 1 to Old Barracks". - see map. 

Funded projects must occur within the identified boundaries of this area and must benefit residents of this area. Note: This grant round is a geographic expansion from prior grant rounds that had been limited to just the Old Trenton Neighborhood.

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SEE GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES BELOW 

For full details about Grant Amounts, Who Can Apply, Eligibility, Grant Priorities, Sample Application with Budget, and more.

​TIMELINE

  1. Application deadline - Applications are due by March 1st, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. 

  2. ​Notification of awards - We will notify all applicants on whether or not their application was funded by April 17th, 2026. 

  3. Check Presentation/Gathering - We will award checks to grantees at a celebration the week of April 27th, 2026.  Details will be shared with grantees once finalized.

  4. Grant activities must occur between May 1st, 2026 and December 31st, 2026.

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MANDATORY INFORMATION SESSIONS

All applicants must attend a workshop before submitting an application for this round.

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In Person: 

East Trenton Center, 601 N Clinton Ave. Trenton NJ 08618

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  • Saturday January 17th, 2026 10:30-11:30am

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  • Saturday January  31st, 2026 10:30-11:30am

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Via Zoom: 

Link will be sent automatically upon registration

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  • Wednesday January 21st, 2026 6:30-7:30pm

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  • Thursday January 29th, 2026 6:30-7:30pm 

Deadline: March 1, 2026 - 11:59 p.m.

Grant Application Guidelines​
~coming soon~

Community reviewers base their scores on project clarity and consistency with the guidelines. Read the guidelines carefully to ensure your project gets all the points it deserves.

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