Grant Programs
The City offers a variety of funding opportunities designed to further City Council’s goals of creating and maintaining a more fiscally and environmentally sustainable community and improving the quality of life for all residents.
Some of these are recurring competitive grant programs for community-based organizations such as the Community Quality of Life and Food Insecurity Reduction grant programs. Others are programs awarding funding to eligible applicants as long as funds remain available, such as the Homestretch downpayment assistance program for first-time homebuyers, and the Open for Business program for businesses opening, expanding, or moving to Takoma Park.
See below for currently available funding opportunities.
Grant Programs
| Grant | Purpose | Availability | Application Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Façade Improvement Grants | Assist local businesses in repairing or improving their storefronts in order to encourage vibrant, welcoming, commercial districts. | Awards based on eligible projects, capped at $10,000. Grant agreements must be signed by Friday, December 13, 2024 | Applications accepted on a rolling basis. |
| Food Insecurity Reduction Grants | Financial support to specific programs, projects, and events that reduce or prevent food insecurity among residents of Takoma Park. | Open August 5-September 6, 2024. Awards range from $10-30K | Applications under review. |
| 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 | Applications closed for FY25, 12 grantees selected | Not 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 |
