The 2023 Takoma Safety Grant is available to businesses located in the Old Takoma commercial district in Takoma Park, MD near the Takoma Metro on Carroll Avenue, Maple Avenue, Willow Avenue, Westmoreland Avenue, Laurel Avenue, Columbia Avenue, Grant Avenue, and Ethan Allen Avenue.

The 2023 Safety Grant can be used for improving the security of your business/building including, but not limited to, interior and exterior security cameras, security systems (parts, installation and monitoring), interior and exterior lighting, exterior door replacement and other safety-related improvements. The maximum grant is $2,000. If you are a business or commercial property owner with multiple business/buildings to address, additional funding may be available.

Additionally, the grant money is available for the replacement of storefront windows subject to approval by the Montgomery County Historic Commission. Maximum grant is $10,000 with a 50% match required. If you are a business or commercial property owner with multiple buildings or businesses to address, additional funding and alternate payment options may be available.

The grant fund is limited and applications will be prioritized on project readiness, anticipated impact to business/property and a consideration of other safety investments made to business or building.

Application deadline is Friday, February 17, 2023.

2023 Safety Takoma Micro-Grant

    This grant is limited to businesses located in the commercial district near the Metro Takoma Park, MD only on Carroll Ave, Westmoreland Avenue, Willow Avenue, Maple Avenue, Laurel Avenue, Grant Avenue or Ethan Allen Avenue.
  • Restaurant, Retail, Personal Services, Fitness, other
  • Examples include interior and exterior security cameras, security systems (parts, installation and monitoring), interior and exterior lighting, exterior doors and storefront window replacement. Projects not limited to those listed here.
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      Note: Recent work that has been completed may also be considered for reimbursement. Please provide proof of payment.
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      Please attach a screen shot that you are in good standing with the state of Maryland. You do not need to purchase the certificate.
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      Please provide a range of your annual business gross revenue. Note: this does not impact your ability to receive a grant.