2025 Local Arts Program

In partnership with the New Jersey Department of State – State Council on the Arts (NJSCA), the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development (HCOCHA/TD) offers matching grants to non-profit organizations located in, and serving the residents of, Hudson County via the NJSCA-Hudson County Local Arts Program (LAP). Donor Name: Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development (HCOCHA/TD) State: New Jersey County: Hudson County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: 09/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Hudson County awards competitive matching grants to organizations, based on merit and financial need, which clearly demonstrate their commitment to the arts in Hudson County by producing or sponsoring arts programs and services of high artistic quality and professionalism. Applicant organizations are expected to be administered responsibly and to propose programs that can be completed within the grant period and within the projected budget. Priorities Special consideration will be given to proposals of quality, innovation, and merit that address the following priority issues: Outreach to underserved communities (i.e., senior citizens, physically challenged, developmentally challenged, culturally diverse, economically disadvantaged). Support of the arts in municipalities in northern and western Hudson County. Promoting the growth of artists, arts organizations, and arts programs in Hudson County. Expanding the influence of Hudson County artists to a broader sphere. Categories General Operating Support (GOS) Maximum Request: $17,000 Program Support (PS) Maximum Request: $14,000 Technical Assistance (TA) Maximum Request: $5,000 Project Period January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Is based in Hudson County. Serves the residents of Hudson County. Has been in existence for at least one full year as of January 1, 2023. Has been incorporated in the State of New Jersey and is a tax exempt, non-profit organization, as approved and certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6). Exists primarily as an arts organization or is an organization that sponsors arts programs as a community outreach service. Libraries, schools, community organizations, and social service agencies are examples of sponsoring organizations. Sponsoring organizations are responsible for the writing and submission of the application and will be accountable to HCOCHA/TD for the management of the funded program or project. For more information, visit HCOCHA/TD.