The Panasonic Challenge Fund Grant, administered by the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ), supports initiatives aimed at enhancing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education for students in Newark, New Jersey. This grant opportunity is designed to improve educational outcomes through innovative programming and is particularly focused on serving historically underserved populations and Title I schools.
The grant targets nonprofit organizations offering programs in engineering, math, and arts, with a strong emphasis on integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into educational experiences. Additionally, the fund supports teacher professional development and training, helping educators build capacity and deliver high-impact instruction in these critical subject areas.
A total of four grants, each up to $25,000, will be awarded to selected applicants whose proposals best align with the fund’s objectives. The application deadline for this opportunity is May 18, 2025. Applicants must create an account and apply through the CFNJ grant portal. The foundation’s grants team is available to support applicants, with contact persons including Aaron Turner (Chief Philanthropic Officer), Madeline Rivera and Nalune Francois (Program Officers), and Lydia Gracey (Philanthropic Services Program Coordinator).
Notification of grant awards will be sent to applicants by June 30, 2025. Interested nonprofits are encouraged to carefully tailor their proposals to demonstrate impact in Newark’s educational landscape, particularly for Title I school communities and underserved student populations.
