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New Jersey grants for City or township governments

Explore 33 grant opportunities

NJBPU Community Energy Plan Grant Program
$25,000
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This program provides financial support to New Jersey municipalities for developing community energy plans that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and resiliency, helping the state achieve its clean energy goals by 2050.

Energy
City or township governments
2025 Youth Inclusion Initiative
$100,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in New Jersey to create job opportunities and hands-on environmental experiences for underserved youth aged 16-20, focusing on fostering a diverse green workforce.

Recreation
City or township governments
LEAP Implementation Grant 2025
$400,000
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
State

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports New Jersey local governments in collaborating on shared services projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs through intergovernmental cooperation.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
LEAP Challenge Grant 2025
$150,000
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
State

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey municipalities, counties, and school districts for developing innovative shared service initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce costs through collaboration.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
2025 Sustainable Communities Grant Program
$5,000
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey municipalities within Atlantic City Electric's service area for environmental stewardship and emergency preparedness projects that engage and benefit their communities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Frank H. Stewart Trust Grant
$150,000
Frank H. Stewart Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

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.

Environment
City or township governments
Veterans Health Initiative 2025
$20,000
Horizon Foundation for New Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to New Jersey-based nonprofit organizations that support veterans and their families by addressing critical issues such as mental health, housing, food security, and economic opportunities.

Community Development
City or township governments
New Jersey Historic Trustโ€™s Historic Site Management Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Historic Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support for historic preservation projects in New Jersey, targeting organizations and municipalities engaged in restoring and managing historic sites.

Community Development
City or township governments
Municipal Park Improvement Program Grants
Contact for amount
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
Land Acquisition Grant Program
Contact for amount
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

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.

Environment
City or township governments
Caleb C. Pruden Trust Grant
$20,000
Caleb C. Pruden Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the education, health, and well-being of blind individuals living in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Education
City or township governments
Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Grants
$50,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in New Jersey to enhance their historic preservation efforts and protect significant historical sites and resources.

Environment
City or township governments
Sustainable Jersey Grants Program
$20,000
PSEG Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This program provides funding to New Jersey municipalities and schools for sustainability projects, with a focus on supporting smaller initiatives through grants.

Environment
City or township governments
2025 Local Recreation Improvement Grant
$100,000
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey counties, municipalities, and school districts for improving public recreational facilities, particularly in underserved communities.

Recreation
City or township governments
LOGs for Overburdened Communities Education Grant in New Jersey
$100,000
New Jersey Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey counties and municipalities for projects that improve urban and community forestry, such as tree planting and forest management, to promote sustainable environmental practices.

Education
City or township governments
2025-2026 AmeriCorps Competitive Grant
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of State Volunteer and National Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities to engage AmeriCorps participants in addressing critical community challenges across various focus areas, including education, disaster services, and environmental stewardship.

Education
City or township governments
2025 Expanding Career Pathways in Artificial Intelligence Grant Program
$375,000
New Jersey Department of Education
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to New Jersey County Vocational School Districts to develop a comprehensive career and technical education curriculum in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, in partnership with higher education institutions and industry experts.

Education
City or township governments
New Jersey Innovative Healthy Food Retail Initiative
$1,500,000
Reinvestment Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This initiative provides funding to community-focused projects that improve access to affordable, nutritious food in underserved, low-income areas of New Jersey, addressing food insecurity and promoting economic growth.

Health
City or township governments
Climate Vulnerability Assessment Technical Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides free technical assistance to New Jersey municipalities for conducting climate vulnerability assessments to enhance resilience against climate-related hazards.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
2025 Historic Preservation Grant Program
$10,000
Monmouth County Historical Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

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.

Health
City or township governments