Thank you for your interest in the 2025-2026 Program Year of the Trenton Youth Amplification Grant, sponsored by the Trenton Community Street Team and Isles, and administered by Building A Better Way for Trenton Inc. This program aims to support individuals creating programs, projects, or initiatives focused on young adults (ages 10-18) that address violence reduction and community building in the city of Trenton. Working with youth to reduce violence is vital for the long-term well-being of the community, fostering positive change, and providing a foundation for a safer and more prosperous Trenton.
Grant Orientation Dates
Application Period: November 21 - December 5, 2025
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Selection Date: December 19, 2025
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November 6, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
November 10, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
November 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: 10 Wood Street, Trenton, NJ 08618
(You must attend at least one orientation to be eligible to apply)
Total Funds: $50,000
Number of Grants: 15
Grant Range: $500 - $3,500
(Majority of grants fall within the range of $1,000 - $3,500)
TCST Youth Amplification Grant program
Purpose of Grants?
The Trenton Youth Amplification Grant provides seed funding to individuals and small organizations to launch or expand grassroots, community-based violence prevention initiatives. Its goal is to empower youth, address the root causes of violence, and promote leadership and community ownership through creative and effective programs that engage young people where they are.
Who Can Apply?
Preference is given to Trenton-led, grassroots projects, especially those by people of color or individuals with direct experience addressing youth violence. Nonprofits are not required, but grant funds are taxable unless the recipient is tax-exempt, and a W9 (EIN or SSN) is needed. Applicants without 501(c)(3) status are encouraged to partner with a fiscal sponsor. While larger organizations may apply, priority goes to smaller groups lacking other funding sources. The Trenton Community Street Team reserves the right to disqualify applicants who fail to meet reporting or compliance requirements.
How to Apply?
To apply for the Grant, you can:
- pick up a physical application in person at
10 Wood St., Trenton, NJ 08618
or
- Apply below!
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The grant program does not support:
- Projects or organizations practicing discrimination
- Debt reduction
- Ongoing operational support
- Capital campaigns
- Fundraising events
- Re-granting programs
- Scholarships
- Partisan political activities
- Lobbying or religious activities
Trenton Community Street Team
Youth Amplification Grant Awardeees
Men for Hope Karma Family IreeSky Lavish Picnics Hawwah Community Cleans
Trenton Makes Athletic Center Riot Associates
ANU Beginnings Mentorship RICH Agape Healing Inc. Brolic art Ink City Goods and Services
Water Water Inc Empowerment House Freedom Skate Park J&J Logistics Hearts Matter Jaysons Way Grief Recovery Howard Healthy Choices L3arn To 3arn Trenton Talks Visionary Philanthropy Group
North Trenton Ladies Association
James R Halsey Foundation of the Arts
Global Youth Transformation Initiative
