Commerce secures nearly $1 million in state and federal grants to improve safety and beautify neighborhoods

The City of Commerce has secured nearly $1 million in state and federal grant funding to support roadway safety planning and community cleanup efforts. Awarded through highly competitive programs, the funding will advance citywide safety initiatives, improve neighborhood conditions and strengthen quality of life for Commerce residents.

Through a partnership with Back2Work, the project will also create paid transitional employment opportunities for underserved adults, including veterans, while supporting community beautification and public education efforts.

Beyond these efforts, the City also secured $119,000 in state funding through the CALSTART – Communities in Charge Rebate Program. This grant will provide 14 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Commerce City Hall. The EV charging stations will replace outdated chargers and nearly double the number of chargers currently available. The project will upgrade eight existing chargers and add six new chargers to expand public access.