New Jersey Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey municipalities, communities, and homeowner associations in wildfire risk areas to promote fire safety and hazard mitigation efforts.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in New Jersey that assist visually impaired individuals, the homeless, unemployed, or those struggling with substance dependency, with a focus on enhancing their capacity and impact.

This grant provides $50,000 to diverse-led small businesses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey that meet specific criteria, aiming to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in creating new jobs and fostering business growth.

Mercer County’s Cultural and Heritage Commission offers grants through its annual History Regrant program, a partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission’s County History Partnership Program (CHPP) and the Commission. Donor Name: Mercer County Cultural & Heritage Commission State: New Jersey County: Mercer County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: General Operating (GOS) and Special Projects (SP) grants are available to county-based organizations to support historical organizations and history programming. GOS grants are available only to non-profit historical sites and groups. SP grants are available to nonprofit community organizations, local government entities, schools, higher education institutions and libraries offering programming and events related to local, county or New Jersey state history. Mercer County History Regrant funds are available to assist Mercer County-based non-profit organizations (particularly historic sites, historical organizations,) libraries, schools, and local government entities that operate historic sites and/or offer historical programming and events (especially those with a focus on Mercer County and its communities) to a broad public audience. County-based non-profits with a primary mission of presenting New Jersey and/or Mercer County-related history are eligible to apply for General Operating Support grants. Other non-profit groups presenting special New Jersey/Mercer County (including local) history programs or events may apply for Special Project grants. Only one History Regrant application a year may be submitted per organization. Grants are evaluated by an independent review panel and are awarded competitively by the County to organizations and projects that demonstrate clear public benefit, responsible management, proven quality of work, and historical merit. Grant Period January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Eligible Applicants  Eligible applicants must be: Mercer County-based, non-for-profit history organizations, societies, and sites (eligible to apply for GOS or SP grants); OR Other Mercer County non-profit organizations offering special programs, services, activities, or materials that relate to the history of the State, County or any of the County’s 12 municipalities; OR Mercer County- based community and educational entities, including libraries Non-profit applicants must: be based in Mercer County be incorporated in the State of New Jersey have been in existence for at least two (2) years prior to submitting a grant application; and must demonstrate an ability to provide history or related services/programs to the general public be approved as a non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Service’s Section 501(c)(3) or Section 501(c)(4) – or have approval pending at the time of application. For more information, visit Mercer County Cultural & Heritage Commission.

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Mercer County Executive Daniel Benson and the Board of County Commissioners have made funds available for support of the Arts through a Local Art Partnership (LAP) grant administered by the Cultural & Heritage Division. Donor Name: Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission State: New Jersey County: Mercer County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: This State block-grant program, funded in large part by the National Endowment for the Arts, provides essential support for the local arts community. The grants are intended to promote the growth and public accessibility of high quality, diverse, community arts organizations and projects. Grant Categories  General Operating Support  General Operating Support grants are available only to non-profit organizations whose missions are exclusively devoted to the public presentation of, and/or education in, the arts. GOS funds provide support for the overall operations of these organizations for the calendar year. Although there are specific uses for GOS funds that are considered ineligible, GOS funds may be used for most activities that support the organization’s arts mission. Special Project Support  A special project is a public arts activity or event that occurs during the grant year with specific start and completion dates. The project may contain multiple events or activities, but these must be clearly related by discipline or theme. The special project MUST be separate from the regular programming of the applicant organization and should have its own mission and goals. It may be considered a permanent “additional project” within the sponsoring institution or it may be a one-time occurrence. The project should be wholly dedicated to the arts and the sponsoring organization should clearly demonstrate a commitment to support of the arts project through the allocation of resources and funds raised in the community. Examples of a special project include a concert, an exhibition, an on-line painting demonstration, a mixed media presentation, a special run of a theatrical production, a festival, or workshops, lectures and demonstrations in one of the arts disciplines. All events funded through Special Project grants must take place within Mercer County and must be open to the general public. Grant Period The Grant Period for all FY25 grants under this program runs January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Eligibility Requirements  Mercer County-based nonprofit organizations, units of local government, libraries, and/or institutes of higher education that have been offering or presenting arts programming for at least the past two years are eligible to apply for Mercer County’s LAP grant support. K-12 schools and school districts are not eligible, but may partner or collaborate with an eligible applicant group on a project. At the time of application, an organization must be incorporated as a non-profit in the State of NJ and designated tax-exempt by determination of the Internal Revenue Service (in accordance with Sections 501(c) 3 or (c) 4). Organizations whose filings with the IRS for tax exempt status are in process and on schedule to be determined by October 2024, may be considered for a LAP grant if they identify a current 501(c)(3 or 4) New Jersey non-profit to serve as a fiscal agent. In sucha case, a letter of agreement from that fiscal agent mustbe included with this application, along with a copy of the agency’s IRS determination letter. For more information, visit Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

The County of Burlington is currently accepting applications for its Affordable Housing Grant Program. Donor Name: County of Burlington State: New Jersey County: Burlington County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The objectives of the awarding of grant funds under this Program are to promote the construction of new, 100 percent affordable housing projects, as well as the construction of affordable housing units within mixed-income residential development, and the construction of affordable housing units that are designed to provide assistance to communities of need, including families experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and those who are responding to incidents of domestic violence. Funding Information The County will award grants to experienced affordable housing developers under the Program on a discretionary basis not-to-exceed $1,250,000.00 per organization. Developer/Project Eligibility Criteria  For a project to be eligible for the Program, it must be eligible to be funded under any of the following federal housing programs: The National Housing Trust Fund (HTF, administered by HUD); The Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME, administered by HUD); The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (administered by Treasury); The Public Housing Capital Fund (administered by HUD); Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program and Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program (administered by HUD); Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) (administered by HUD); and Multifamily Preservation & Revitalization program (administered by USDA). Eligibility Criteria  Non-Profit Organizations are eligible to apply. For more information, visit County of Burlington.

The Monmouth County Municipal Park Improvement Grant Program assists municipalities by providing additional funding needed to make park improvements in municipal parks and open space. Donor Name: County of Monmouth State: New Jersey County: Monmouth County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/11/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Municipal Open Space Grant Program was previously limited to $2 million a year and up to $250,000 per project. The new grant program is funded at $6 million a year and up to $500,000 per project. The Municipal Park Improvement Grant Program has expanded to include dredging projects for parks and recreation purposes and the grant application process has been simplified and streamlined. Program Goals The goal of the program is to improve land for parks and recreation purposes. Park improvements should focus on new recreational facilities, expansion, or improvement of existing recreational opportunities, preservation of historic resources in parks, and new or innovative approaches to providing local access to open spaces or recreational activities. Additional priority will be given to State-designated Urban Aid Communities and Overburdened Communities. Program limits on the number of applications and the dollars awarded have been established to enable program funding to support a larger number of municipalities. The requirement of a local contribution and local funding of program ineligible expenses provides a tangible demonstration of local commitment to what is intended to be a cooperative project. Eligible Projects  Eligible Park Improvement, Development and Redevelopment Projects All projects must be for park, recreation, open space, and historic preservation purposes. A deed of open space easement or other covenant restricting the use of the project site to these purposes will be required as a condition of award. Building new facilities and improving existing facilities through demolition, renovation, and/or stabilization will be considered as eligible. Dredging of bodies of water that help to improve and expand access to recreational areas is allowable. All project sites must be owned by the applicant municipality, or the municipality must hold a long-term lease for a term of at least 25 years beyond the grant award, or other instruments extending for substantially 25 years beyond the grant award where a thirdparty governmental entity is also a party. In all cases the site must be under the control of the applicant municipality. When project sites are not owned in fee simple by the Municipality, additional agreements or covenants may be required. Fees for use of funded facilities are permissible. Projects for the preservation of historic resources must be located within a park and must comply with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Eligibility Criteria  Monmouth County municipalities are the only eligible applicants. Municipalities are encouraged, however, to form partnerships with other public or non-profit organizations to strengthen and enhance project proposals. The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners will enter into grant agreements with municipalities only. For more information, visit County of Monmouth.

The Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust awards grants exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to organizations that will fulfill those purposes. Donor Name: Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas  Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Grantmaking Priorities Preference may be given to requests from organizations located in the New Jersey area. Funding Information Average grant size: $2,000 to $20,000. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

This grant provides financial support to animal shelters and organizations in New Jersey that care for small household pets like dogs, cats, and birds.

Frank H. Stewart Trust provides grants to assist Gloucester County, Salem County, Atlantic County, Cumberland County, Cape May County, New Jersey, and the municipalities therein with the purchase of land to be used for public parks, recreation grounds, game refuges, fishing or propagation of fish, bird sanctuaries, or grounds for the protection and preservation of wildlife. Donor Name: Frank H. Stewart Trust State: New Jersey County: Atlantic County (NJ), Cape May County (NJ), Cumberland County (NJ), Gloucester County (NJ), Salem County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: In addition, the Trust supports the care, maintenance, upkeep, repair, improvement, and similar costs and expenses with respect to any land owned by prior grantees that was purchased with funds from the Trust. Program Areas  Environment Animals Funding Information Average total giving per year: $150,000. Eligibility Criteria  Any potential grant recipient shall obtain from its governing body a resolution or agreement that such lands to be purchased shall be dedicated by the recipient to the public. Certified copy of the property appraisal. Land should have flowing water course, bounded by streams or bodies of water, (fresh, salt, natural or artificial) tide water or otherwise, including marshes. Land is to be used for the purposes of public parks, recreation grounds, game refuges, fishing or propagation of fish, bird sanctuaries, or grounds for the protection and preservation of wildlife. If funded, the municipality is obligated to maintain the property. Prior grantees can request funds from the Trust for the care, maintenance, upkeep, repair, improvement, and similar costs and expenses with respect to any land that was purchased with funds from the Trust. To be eligible, must be local municipality in one of the specific New Jersey counties named above. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, focused on health, education, and human services, particularly for the care of the sick, disabled, orphaned children, and the elderly.

The Ann E. Talcott Fund provides grants to organizations operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes, as well as for testing for public safety, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Donor Name: The Ann E. Talcott Fund State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  07/22/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Education Environment, animals Health Human services Grantmaking Priorities Paramount consideration is given to requests from organizations aiding the indigent. Funding Information Average grant size: $1,500 to $15,000. Geographic Limitations The Foundation has a practice of supporting organizations located in New Jersey. Requirements Grants are made only to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Division of Cultural and Historical Affairs of the Essex County is honored to partner with the New Jersey Historical Commission and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts to provide support to local Essex County organizations in the form of grant funding. Donor Name: Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The goal of this program is to support local organizations so that they can bring their programs, exhibits, performances, and other public engagement opportunities to as many possible. The program includes this grant funding program, quarterly networking and informational meetings, and professional development opportunities throughout the year. Grant Types  General Operating Support (GOS) Grants are available to support the overall operations of non-profit organizations whose missions are exclusively devoted to either history or arts. Special Project Support (SPS) Grants are available to support the cost of a history-related or art-related special project of the applicant. Funding Information Awards are between $500 and $10,000. Funding applied for in 2024 must be used between January and December, 2025. Eligibility Criteria All applicants must Be located in Essex County and primarily serve the constituency of Essex County. Be incorporated in New Jersey as a non-profit corporation or a unit of government. Be tax exempt by the Internal Revenue Service as an IRC 501(c)3 or (c)4 entity. If History: May not be receiving funding from the New Jersey Historical Commission or from another county historical affairs agency. If Arts: May not be receiving funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts or from another county arts agency. If a previous grantee: Must be in good standing through the completion of interim and final reports for past projects by the deadline. Be in compliance with all pertinent State and Federal regulations including, but not limited to: Civil Rights Act of 1964 which bars discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex and disability. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which requires all providers of public programs and services to ensure that those programs and services can be enjoyed by all citizens, including those with disabilities. For more information, visit Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs.

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Development Fund supports nonprofits that are located in the Chamber’s five-county footprint and play a critical role in education, leadership, economic opportunity, and self-sufficiency. Donor Name: Princeton Area Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/17/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Projects / programs from organizations that play a critical role in the following areas: Education: They support innovative programs that help low-income and at-risk students succeed in school and prepare for post-secondary education and/or entry into the workforce. Priority is given to programs that reach a broad number of students, bring together community resources, support curriculum innovation, and could be replicated if successful. Economic Opportunity and Workforce Development: They support the creation of economic opportunity through grants to nonprofits that foster economic development including programs that support small business development and expansion, commercial revitalization, job creation, work-entry programs, specific skills training, and transportation. Grant Period One-year grants. Eligibility Criteria  An applicant must have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code, be a publicly supported charity under Section 509, and be registered with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs as a charity in good standing. Applications will be accepted from organizations that operate and provide services within the Chamber’s geographic area which includes the following municipalities: Municipality of Princeton Ewing Township  Robbinsville Township West Windsor Township  Lawrence Township  Monroe Township Plainsboro Township  Hopewell Borough  Cranbury Township Montgomery Township Hopewell Township Borough of Allentown South Brunswick Township  Pennington Borough Franklin Township City of Trenton  East Windsor Township Borough of Rocky Hill Hamilton Township  Hightstown Borough The Village of Kingston. For more information, visit PACF.

The Monmouth County Community Grant welcomes proposals from nonprofit organizations addressing a wide range of community needs and priorities. Donor Name: Community Foundation of New Jersey State: New Jersey County: Monmouth County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: While projects from all areas will be considered, priority will be given to initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in leadership and service delivery. Focus Areas  Key focus areas for funding consideration include, but are not limited to: Programs and Services: Support for initiatives that directly benefit underserved populations, including education, healthcare, housing, food security, employment, and youth development. Collaborative Partnerships: Funding for collaborative projects and partnerships between nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, and other stakeholders to maximize impact and address systemic issues affecting underserved populations. General Operating Support: Funding to continue supporting the mission of the nonprofits. Funding Information Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 per organization. Eligibility Criteria  Nonprofit organizations with less than $1,000,000 operating budget serving Monmouth County are encouraged to apply. Nonprofits with larger operating budgets may apply at your discretion. For more information, visit CFNJ.

For Fiscal Year 2025, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (Arts Council) is accepting applications from arts organizations for Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants to recommend to the Cultural Trust for funding. Donor Name: New Jersey State Council on the Arts State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Trust seeks to help cultural organizations achieve greater financial and operational stability in order to improve their service to the public. To this end, the Cultural Trust awards grants to support capital projects and institutional and financial stabilization projects at qualified organizations. The Cultural Trust Act directs the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the New Jersey Historical Commission, and the New Jersey Historic Trust to design and administer programs that recommend projects to the Cultural Trust for such grants.  Funding Information Organizations may apply for grant funds up to $40,000. The grant period for successful projects is February 10, 2025 to February 28, 2026. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for funds in this grant round, an organization must: Be a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization (no schools, units of government, or religious organizations) that has been qualified by the New Jersey Cultural Trust. Be registered as a charity in New Jersey with the Division of Consumer Affairs and have a Charities Registration number. Have a primary arts-focused focused mission. Not have another active Institutional and Financial Stabilization grant from the Cultural Trust. NOTE: If an organization has an active State Arts Council grant or LAP re-grant, the organization is still eligible to apply for a Cultural Trust grant. If an organization has an active Cultural Trust Capital Historic Preservation grant, that organization is also still eligible to apply. Qualifications In order to become qualified, an organization must demonstrate that it: Is a New Jersey-based tax-exempt nonprofit organization (no colleges, universities, or units of government). Fulfills a primary arts, history, or humanities mission in New Jersey through active programs and services. Has been incorporated for a minimum of four years and has been in operation for a minimum of four years. Has a functioning board that provides financial oversight to the standards set by the Cultural Trust. Is current with Charities Registration and Division of Revenue filings. Is able to submit the required support material as described in the qualification application. For more information, visit New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This initiative provides microgrants to empower youth-led climate action projects in Hoboken, targeting individuals aged 15 to 24 who are engaged in environmental initiatives.

This program provides matching funds to eligible farmers in New Jersey for building wildlife fences to protect their crops from deer, bear, and other wildlife, with support available until the budget is exhausted.

The Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust makes grants to organizations supporting charitable, literary, scientific and educational purposes. Donor Name: Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grantmaking Priorities Preference may be given to requests for the following: Secondary education Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services International/foreign affairs Public/society benefit Religion Funding Information Average total giving per year: $200,000 Average grant size: $15,000 to $25,000 Geographic Limitations There are no geographic limitations; however, the Trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in New Jersey. Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Robert A. Mills Foundation provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, humanitarian, scholarship, or educational purposes. Donor Name: Robert A. Mills Foundation State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Robert A. Mills Foundation makes grants to organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, humanitarian, scholarship, or educational purposes. Specificity regarding the need, practicability, and usefulness of each proposed grant is encouraged. Program Areas  Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Funding Information Average grant size: $5,000 to $15,000. Geographic Limitations There are no geographic restrictions; however, the Foundation has a practice of supporting organizations located in the New Jersey area. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.