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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Quality of Life Grants | Arts & STEM funding for programs, projects and events that benefit low and moderate income residents of Takoma Park | Applications closed on March 9, 2023 | Not currently accepting applications |
| Emergency Assistance Fund | Financial support for income-eligible residents in crisis | Ongoing; case-by-case | Currently accepting applications |
| TKPK Business Investment Grant (TKPK BIG) | City of Takoma Park | Matching funds to support capital expenditures for businesses looking to grow or locate in Takoma Park | Rolling application period until funds run out |
| 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 | Accepting online interest forms |
| Multifamily Building Grant for Electrification & Building Improvements | The City has made funds available to assist multifamily, condominium, and cooperative building owners in making electrification and building improvements within the City | Late-summer deadline | Not currently accepting applications |
| Takoma SPARK Grant | The Spark Grant program provides grants for small, community-driven projects that create stronger, more connected neighborhoods. | Rolling basis | Not currently accepting applications |
