The Bunbury Fund - Multi-Year Capacity Building Grants
This funding opportunity provides multi-year financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey and nearby areas to enhance their operational capacity and effectiveness in fulfilling their missions.
The Bunbury Fund, a donor-advised fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation, focuses on capacity-building grants to strengthen nonprofit organizations' abilities to deliver their missions. These multi-year grants, up to $150,000 over three years, support activities such as board governance, strategic planning, systems upgrades, and racial equity practices. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) charities registered in New Jersey, operating within specific counties including Mercer, Eastern Bucks (PA), Northern Burlington, Southern Hunterdon, Southern Middlesex, and Southern Somerset. The application deadline for 2024 is September 5, and grants are overseen by seven advisors.
Award Range
$10,000 - $150,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
- Approved grants include a 15% overhead based on the award amount, not to be included in the requested budget. - One year capacity-building grants: up to $50,000 per year for 3 years
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
An applicant must have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS 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.
Geographic Eligibility
Mercer County, NJ; Eastern Bucks County, PA (New Hope, Morrisville, Washington Crossing, Yardley); Northern Burlington County, NJ (Bordentown, Bordentown Township); Southern Hunterdon County, NJ (Lambertville, West Amwell, adjacent parts of East Amwell); Southern Middlesex County, NJ (Plainsboro, Cranbury); Southern Somerset County, NJ (Montgomery, Rocky Hill, adjacent sections of Franklin Township)
Application Opens
April 30, 2025
Application Closes
Not specified
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