New Jersey Local Grants

This grant provides funding to local municipalities in specific New Jersey counties for purchasing and maintaining land designated for public parks, wildlife preservation, and recreational use.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey for projects that promote charitable, educational, or humanitarian purposes across various fields such as arts, health, and the environment.

This program provides financial support to municipal governments in Bergen County, New Jersey, to improve and maintain public parks and recreational facilities for their communities.

This funding program provides financial support to Bergen County municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations for acquiring land to preserve open spaces, protect floodplains, conserve farmland, and maintain historic sites.

This funding initiative provides financial support for the preservation and restoration of historic properties in Bergen County, New Jersey, aimed at ensuring their longevity and community relevance.

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Morris County that are dedicated to promoting justice and equity for historically marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the preservation and renovation of historic structures in Morris County, including municipalities, nonprofits, and now religious institutions, to help maintain the area's cultural heritage.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, arts businesses, and individual artists in Jersey City to enhance arts education and community engagement through publicly accessible programs.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations, registered arts businesses, and individual artists in Jersey City to create accessible arts programs that benefit the local community and foster economic growth.

This grant provides financial support to Trenton-based arts, culture, and history organizations, as well as individual artists, to enhance the city's cultural landscape and engage the community, particularly its youth and families.

This funding opportunity provides $100,000 to a nonprofit organization in Essex County for a transformative project that addresses community needs, along with smaller grants for BIPOC-led nonprofits to support their mission-driven initiatives.

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and non-profit organizations in Monmouth County for the restoration of historic structures, requiring matching funds to support the preservation of the area's architectural heritage.

This grant provides funding to Bergen County schools in New Jersey to promote and enhance long-term recycling programs and educational initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations and local entities in Bergen County, New Jersey, to promote and preserve local history through various programs and projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Burlington County, New Jersey, for special arts projects or general operating expenses that enhance community access to the arts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and municipalities in Salem County, New Jersey, for special arts projects, general operating expenses, or technical assistance to enhance local arts initiatives.

The Cumberland County Cultural & Heritage Commission in New Jersey is inviting nonprofit groups to apply for its Arts and History Re-Grant Program, offering funding for special projects, general programming, and operating support for arts or history-related activities, with the aim to increase exposure to art in the community.

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.

In partnership with the New Jersey Department of State – New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC), 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 Hudson County History Partnership Program (HPP). 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: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: These grants are administered through HCOCHA/TD, a unit of Hudson County government, by authority of Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners. Hudson County awards competitive matching grants to organizations, based on merit and financial need, which clearly demonstrate their commitment to preserving and promoting the history of Hudson County and its 12 municipalities by producing or sponsoring historical programming of the highest quality and professionalism. The Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development affirms the priorities and goals of NJHC:  Broadening, deepening, and diversifying the audience for history in Hudson County.  Strengthening and further developing existing history organizations and programs in Hudson County.  Initiating new programming on the history of Hudson County and its 12 municipalities.  Improving management and interpretation of historic sites and historical collections in Hudson County.  Expanding public understanding and awareness of historical resources in Hudson County.  Increasing public and organizational participation in historical programs and activities in Hudson County.  Increasing accessibility of historical resources to diverse communities and encourage the exploration of understudied and multicultural aspects of history in Hudson County.  Increasing the body and quality of information on Hudson County’s history available to the public.  Preserving materials for the study or preservation of Hudson County history. Categories For FY25, HCOCHA/TD is offering HPP grants in two categories:  Program Support The maximum HPP Project Support grant request is $12,500. General Operating Support The maximum HPP General Operating Support grant request is $15,000. Project Period January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Hudson County-based, non-profit history-related organizations that:  have collections or programming relating to the history of Hudson County or the history of its 12 municipalities are incorporated in the state of New Jersey.  have been in existence at least one year as of January 1, 2023, and can demonstrate an ability to provide history programs and/or services to the public.  are defined as non-profit organizations under sections 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) by the Internal Revenue Service. Applicants are required to include copies of their IRS letter of determination Units of government in Hudson County including schools, libraries, colleges, and universities. or Private non-profit universities that:  provide local history programs, services, or activities pertaining to Hudson County or any of its municipalities and that offer these programs to the general public. Hudson County-based Non-Profit Arts Organizations that:  present local “artistic history” programming such as creative history-based happenings, historically based murals, visual arts exhibits, musical arrangements or performances, or performances on historical subjectsinside or outside a theater can be considered for funding if at least 20% of the cost to be covered by the grant is for consultation with qualified historian(s) on the subject matter of the project. This programming must educate or bring public awareness to persons, places, or events in the history of Hudson County or any of its 12 municipalities.  have been in existence for at least one full year as of January 1, 2023 and can demonstrate an ability to provide history programs and/or services to the public.  are defined as a non-profit organization under sections 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) by the Internal Revenue Service. Hudson County-based Business Organizations (i.e. chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, or non-profit organizations that:  present local history programs, services, or activities pertaining to Hudson County or any of its municipalities.  are incorporated in the state of New Jersey.  are defined as a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) by the Internal Revenue Service. Applicants are required to include a copy of the organization’s IRS letter of determination. For more information, visit HCOCHA/TD.

Atlantic County is seeking nominations of outstanding residents with disabilities who have attained significant personal achievement and have made a difference in the lives of others. Donor Name: Atlantic County State: New Jersey County: Atlantic County (NJ) Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligible nominees will be honored at a reception in October (tentatively scheduled for October 22) during Disabilities Awareness Month and presented with the Donald J. Sykes Award named in memory of the former chairman of the Atlantic County Disability Advisory Board and an active community advocate. Criteria Nominees must be Atlantic County residents and have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. All submitted nominations will be reviewed for eligibility by members of the Disability Advisory Board. Nominees should be exemplary citizens who generously give of themselves to make Atlantic County a better place. Individuals of all ages may be nominated. For more information, visit Atlantic County.