I am Trenton community projects receive $135,000 in grants
I Am Trenton Community Foundation is proud to announce awarding $135,000 total through the recent “Making Trenton Even Better” grant program to community champions transforming vacant lots, encouraging art and artists, teaching new skills and providing compassionate support with respect and dignity.
“These community groups will make a real impact across our city and we are excited to support their work,” said IAT Co-President Marelyn Rivera. “Our community faces challenges together, and working together we make Trenton even better.”
Grant Committee Chair Regina Podhorin-Zilinski noted that more than 100 applications were received – and many worthwhile projects were not able to be funded. “This was our most generous grant round ever – with more funding and more applicants than ever before,” she said. “Our only regret is that many good ideas did not receive support – this time.”
IAT awarded a total of $75,000 – the largest grant round so far – in the 2024 Citywide grant cycle supporting 19 local projects addressing equity, social justice, resilience, and community improvement. Citywide Grants are made possible by organizational and individual donations to I Am Trenton. IAT is especially grateful to NJM Insurance and Bunbury Foundation for sustaining investment in the community.
IAT also awarded $60,000 in Downtown Trenton Grants, a collaboration with local nonprofit Isles, Inc. to provide grants in specific Trenton neighborhoods, where the NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) provides funding to support resident-driven plans as part of the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) program to equip I Am Trenton. To support more worthwhile projects in upcoming grant rounds, make a gift online here.
