I Am Trenton awards $135,000 in grants
Jan 24, 2025
I Am Trenton Community Foundation awarded $135,000 in grants to support local community projects through its “Making Trenton Even Better” program.
The foundation distributed $75,000 in Citywide grants to 19 projects focused on equity, social justice, resilience, and community improvement. An additional $60,000 went to Downtown Trenton Grants, partnering with Isles, Inc. to fund projects in specific neighborhoods.
“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.”
The grant program received over 100 applications, marking its largest funding round to date.
“This was our most generous grant round ever – with more funding and more applicants than ever before,” said Grant Committee Chair Regina Podhorin-Zilinski. “Our only regret is that many good ideas did not receive support – this time.”
The Citywide grants were funded through organizational and individual donations, including support from NJM Insurance and Bunbury Foundation. The Downtown Trenton Grants were funded through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program.
Projects include transforming vacant lots, supporting local artists, teaching skills, and providing community support services.