Grant Programs
The City offers a variety of grant opportunities designed to further its goals to create and maintain a more fiscally and environmentally sustainable community and improve the quality of life for all residents.
Grant funds are awarded on a competitive basis for projects ranging from STEAM-focused programming (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), downpayment assistance to first-time homebuyers (in the form of a forgivable loan), and capital improvements benefiting the community or a specific neighborhood. Priority is typically given to projects or programming which primarily benefit the residents of Takoma Park; provide services to at-risk populations; engage diverse members of the community; promote civic involvement by under-represented populations; further, the economic or environmental sustainability of the community; and are offered in partnership with another organization.
Grant Programs
Grant | Purpose | Availability | Application Status |
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Community Quality of Life Grants | Funding for Arts, STEM, and STEAM programs, projects and events that benefit low and moderate income residents of Takoma Park | Open. Applications due May 10th. Awards range from $5-10K. | Currently accepting applications |
Open for Business | Encourages businesses to locate within the City, or to expand their current Takoma Park space. | Awards based on square footage, capped at $10,000. | Applications accepted on a rolling basis |
The Home Stretch - Down Payment Assistance Program | Down Payment Assistance, in the form of a no-interest forgivable loan, for first time homebuyers purchasing in the City of Takoma Park | Rolling deadline; dependent on available funds | Not currently accepting applications |
Multifamily Building Grant for Electrification & Building Improvements | The City has made funds available to assist multifamily building owners in making electrification improvements within the City | The City will continue to accept applications, but buildings will be added to a waitlist if no funds are available. | Not currently accepting applications |
Food Insecurity Reduction Grants | Support the rebuilding of a more community-centered food system | Applications closed, four grantees selected. | Not currently accepting applications. |