"Securing Alameda" Grant
Secure Your Community with Our Grant
The Alameda Corridor Business Improvement District (ACBID) sponsors a limited number of crime prevention and safety/security improvements through our “Securing Alameda” grant. These grants are designed to fund projects that will serve as a catalyst for safety and security investment along the corridor and to offset the costs of professional Lakewood Police recommendations.
The grants assist commercial property owners, business owners, and nonprofits with security improvements to the exterior of their location (which will benefit the Alameda corridor as a whole). Projects can include, but are not limited to: enhanced signage, lighting, fencing, video surveillance hardware, façade improvements, parking lot improvements, etc and must be approved before beginning work.
The goal of the security grants is to improve security measures along the corridor, to potentially reduce the risk of crime on a property or in a tenant space.
Key Features of the "Securing Alameda" Grant
Applying For the Grant
Priority Funding Areas
The ACBID Securing Alameda Grants may be used toward the cost of purchase and installation of interior and exterior security improvements based on recommendations of the Lakewood Police through a FREE Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design report, provided as a community service in which they compile a list of vulnerabilities and identify practical improvements. as recommended on the CPTED assessment.
Eligible improvements include:
Video and Natural Surveillance — upgrades or installation to maximize the visibility of a space. This makes it easy to identify an allowed user of a space versus one who is suspicious. Examples include interior and exterior security lighting upgrades or retrofits, including LED conversion and security cameras.
Territorial Reinforcement and Access Control — measures that deter criminal activity and delineate private space. Examples include fencing, parking lot traffic calming, bollards, improved locks and alarms.
Façade Improvements and Space Management — to enhance curb appeal to create public spaces that are attractive and well-maintained that actively encourage the use of the space. Examples include improvements to signage that currently conveys neglect, replacing windows and doors, territorial and aesthetic landscaping and maintenance, graffiti management, and painting.
Total Grant Amount: $5000
Grant Award Criteria
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- Businesses who attend our monthly Community Meetings and/or our quarterly Crime Prevention discussions will be granted higher priority.
- Safety and security improvement impact of the project.
- Compatibility of the project with the ACBID Corridor Security goals and CPTED recommendations.
- Amount of investment by the property or business owner into improvements, with a minimum cash match of 5%.
- Assurances by the owner to commence work within 30 days of grant approval and submit for reimbursement before Dec 31, 2025.
- Assurances by the owner of long-term maintenance of the improvements, such as a signed maintenance plan agreement, and commitment to the Alameda location and to participation in Business Watch.
Review Process
The program is open to all commercial property owners, business owners and nonprofit organizations located in the ACBID boundary, have benefited from a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment AND have joined Business Watch, a free program of the Lakewood Police. Priority will be given to applicants to regularly attend our monthly Community Meetings and our Crime Prevention Roundtables. Applicants must be in good standing with the City of Lakewood regarding taxes, fees, municipal codes or any other financial obligation to the City. Applications will be reviewed by Alameda Connects staff, and recommendations will be forwarded to the Alameda Connects Board of Directors for approval at a board meeting.
Submission Guidelines
- If a CPTED assessment has not been completed for the property or tenant space, the applicant should contact Lakewood Police Agent Quinn Pratt-Cordova at quipra@lakewoodco.org or 303-274-7423 to schedule an assessment. Once the assessment is complete, applicants must base the scope of the desired improvements on the CPTED recommendations and receive approval before the commencement of the work. Information about CPTED can be found here.
- Business owners will need to join Lakewood Police Department’s free Business Watch program and watch their educational video on crime prevention tips.
- Applicants should fill out the ACBID “Securing Alameda” application form, describing the scope of work as recommended on their CPTED assessment, identify any additional funding sources and receive approval in advance of beginning construction.
- The applicant will be notified of the grant funds available to the project, by email from ACBID staff, within 30 days of completing the application. Before funds are allocated, the applicant must review the scope of work and commit to complete the scope of work agreed on in full. The applicant must also agree to fill out an “After Action Report” within 30 days of completion of the work to ensure the application matches the work.
- Applicants must be able to accept grant funding electronically through an ACH distribution source.
- Applications are accepted on a first-come first-serve basis and all projects must be completed and reimbursement requested by Dec 31, 2025.
Grant Application Form
We invite you to apply for our grant program designed to support innovative projects that benefit the Lakewood community. Please fill out the form below to submit your application.
FAQs About the Securing Alameda Business Grant
What are some ideas for "Video and Natural Surveillance"?
Upgrades or installation to maximize the visibility of a space. This makes it easy to identify an allowed user of a space versus one who is suspicious. Examples include interior and exterior security lighting upgrades or retrofits, including LED conversion and security cameras.
What are some ideas for "Territorial Reinforcement and Access Control"?
Install measures that deter criminal activity and delineate private space. Examples include fencing, parking lot traffic calming, bollards, improved locks and alarms.
What are some ideas for "Façade Improvements and Space Management"?
Enhance curb appeal to create public spaces that are attractive and well-maintained that actively encourage the use of the space. Examples include improvements to signage that currently conveys neglect, replacing windows and doors, territorial and aesthetic landscaping and maintenance, graffiti management, and painting.
What Our Grant Recipients Say
“We were very excited to receive our Alameda Connects “Small but Mighty” grant! Our exterior sign blade had our logo from 7 years ago on it, so we updated it to our “new” one to make our branding more uniform. We also got a sandwich board where we can have quotes of inspiration. We have had multiple shares of this on social media. The quotes not only make people feel inspired, but it also gives us more visibility.”
Valerie Savarie, Owner
Valkarie Gallery
“We used our “Small but Mighty” grant to upgrade the façade of our property facing Alameda with new LED architectural sconces. The new light improved our curb appeal, added illumination to the area, and helped us achieve our energy efficiency goals.”
Max de La Bruyere, Owner
Lafayette Property Company
Apply for Your "Securing Alameda" Grant Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for your project. Complete the grant application now and take the next step towards making your vision a reality. At Alameda Connects, we’re here to support your growth and innovation.
One of many Alameda Connects Grants
Alameda Connects aims to empower local organizations and businesses by providing financial support for projects that enrich the community. Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant and sustainable environment in Lakewood, Colorado, by funding initiatives that align with our mission of community engagement and development. For over 20 years, the Alameda Connects Grant Programs have been dedicated to nurturing the heart of Lakewood.
Between Alameda Connects and the Alameda Corridor Business Improvement District, we have numerous grants built around the themes of beautification, sustainability, security, and community development. We strive to support projects that address community needs, promote inclusivity, and foster a sense of belonging.
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