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Trenton Downtown Association is committed to helping every business in its Special Improvement District through consultancy and advocacy. We created this page in response to the COVID-19 crisis to serve as a resource for businesses seeking funding and other relief, as well as health and general information. We will continue to add resources that businesses can access beyond this immediate crisis.
For more information on the following list of resources, or to add one of your own, please email info@trenton-downtown.com.
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TDA’s Grow Your Business (GYB) Grant was established to help businesses offset the costs of opening and operating a business, and to reduce retail vacancies within the Downtown Trenton Special Improvement District.
The grant program will provide up to $5,000 per applicant for eligible costs.
Entities eligible to apply for a GYB Grant include for-profit and nonprofit businesses within the boundaries of the Downtown Trenton Special Improvement District. Eligible entities must have a physical location within the district; new businesses are prioritized.
To apply, or learn more about eligibility, click on the link below.
Click on the button below for an overview of the services offered by the Mercer County Office of Economic Development.
The City of Trenton offers a number of resources you will find on its website:
Please click on the button below to access these and other resources from the City of Trenton:
Trenton Daily Business & Development Blog offers news and insights on business in Trenton.
TDA’s Façade Improvement Grant Program offers reimbursement of 75% of any work done to a building (up to $5,000) in the Special Improvement District, excluding certain restrictions. All applicants must complete this form and provide the required documentation.
The Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) through Isles:. Eligible projects include signage, awnings and lighting. https://www.restoringtrenton.org/general-6
NJEDA
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Office of Small Business Advocacy
The Mercer County Office of Economic Development
UEZ Coordinator
Department of Housing and Economic Development
The Official Site of the State of New Jersey is the go-to guide for information pertaining to the coronavirus in New Jersey. It provides many helpful links including:
New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) provides a wealth of information for small businesses, including these helpful links:
njbia.org/resources/resourceareas/small-business-resources provides resources to help small businesses manage and expand their businesses.
njbia.org/resources/resourceareas provides information to help you understand NJ and federal laws and regulations that affect your business and to access incentive and loan programs.
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) offers resources for small businesses, including:
What is the Status of the NJEDA Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program?
In 2021, NJBAC’s experts served over 150,000 businesses of all sizes statewide to help them grow and thrive.
Live chat
Visit www.business.nj.gov
Call 1-800-JERSEY-7
Access information on the following:
Small Business Lease Grant - $10 million
Small Business Improvement Grant - $15 million
Established in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps “small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream.” They are a leading source of information on coronavirus relief. Here are some helpful links:
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers up-to-date information on infectious disease outbreaks here.
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