New Jersey grants for City or township governments

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Philadelphia and Camden to develop inclusive plans for improving green spaces in underserved neighborhoods, ensuring resident involvement and addressing historical inequities.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia and Camden that create free outdoor programs to help underserved communities access and enjoy parks, trails, and waterways.

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.

The Somerset Hills Community Health Foundation (SHCHF) grant, advised by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, aims to fund projects promoting healthier communities in Morris and Somerset counties, focusing on independent living for underserved or aging populations, chronic disease prevention, mental health, and increasing the number of healthcare workers through scholarships and training.

The William Penn Foundation is accepting applications for its Improving Public Spaces to support efforts that will contribute to public space improvements in a variety of ways, including by increasing activation and stewardship, expanding and diversifying usership, and improving the quality of facilities. Donor Name: William Penn Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Grants made through this RFP will focus on the need for better and more equitable improvements through capital investments, maintenance, operations, and programming of existing public and community spaces. They are also eager to support work focused on improving the long-term stewardship of existing public spaces through investments in the physical site and/or at an organizational level through staffing, governance, and personal changes. WFP to fund improvements that will help to produce safer, better maintained, more active, welcoming, and higher-quality public spaces. Funding Information WPF has $4.5 million available to advance this objective currently. Project Period 1-3 years. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)3 public charities or operate under a public charity fiduciary. Public charities include community-based organizations, schools and educational institutions, and other types of public-serving groups. Government entities are also eligible to apply. Proposed projects must occur in the cities of Philadelphia or Camden. For more information, visit WPF.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities in New Jersey for compliance with stormwater management requirements at wood waste recycling and leaf composting facilities.

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

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey farmers and agricultural organizations for purchasing and maintaining manure spreaders, promoting shared equipment use, and implementing nutrient management practices to protect water quality.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in New York City and Northeastern New Jersey that focus on innovative programs in social welfare, education, and healthcare, particularly for youth in underserved communities.

The Northeast SARE Professional Development Grant program funds projects that develop the knowledge, awareness, skills and attitudes of agricultural and other service providers about sustainable agriculture practices to teach, advise or assist farmers. Donor Name: Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: An agricultural service provider is a professional who assists farmers. Projects that develop the ability of other service providers (for example, real estate agents, bankers, and attorneys) to work with farmers are also eligible. These service providers then use what they’ve learned through participation in project activities in their work with farmers. A wide variety of topics can be funded by Northeast SARE, including marketing and business, crop production, raising livestock, aquaculture, social sustainability, urban and Indigenous agriculture and much more. Other aspects of projects funded through the Northeast SARE program include those that address climate-smart agriculture practices intended to improve ecological, social, and economic resilience to climate change; increase carbon sequestration; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate-smart practices include reduced and no-till, cover crops, prescribed grazing, ruminant feed management, manure management, fertilizer management, and on-farm energy efficiency. In addition, projects may address traditional ecological knowledge. Funding Information Awards typically range from $30,000 to $150,000. Project Duration Typical project length is 2 to 3 years. The maximum project length allowed is 3.5 years. Geographical Focus  The Northeast region includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. Eligibility Criteria  Professional Development Grants are open to anyone who works with service providers and farmers, including personnel at nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, Cooperative Extension, municipalities, tribal governments, state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, research farms and experiment stations, and for-profit business entities (such as farms, private consultants, veterinary practices and other businesses that serve the farming community). Northeast SARE encourages projects submitted from or in collaboration with women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Additionally, they encourage projects submitted from or in collaboration with Minority Serving Institutions (including 1890s and other historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and tribal colleges and universities) and other organizations in the Northeast that work with historically underserved communities. Your organization must have the legal structure and financial capacity to receive and implement a Northeast SARE contract, including expending funds needed for the project prior to receiving reimbursements from Northeast SARE; advance payments are not possible. Projects must take place within the Northeast region. Applicants and host organizations may be located outside of the Northeast region if the project activities and the farmers served are located within the Northeast region. For more information, visit Northeast SARE.

The Union County is accepting applications for its Local Arts Grants. Donor Name: Union County State: New Jersey County: Union County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/24/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Cultural and Heritage Programs Advisory Board and the NJ State Council on the Arts, have made funds available to support local arts through a State/County block-grant partnership for non-profit arts organizations and non-arts organizations located in and serving the residents of Union County. LAP funds are awarded to organizations (“re-grantees”) that demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in producing arts activities, to promote the growth and expand the public impact of arts organizations and arts projects. Goals  LAP provides funds for arts programs in Union County to further these goals: create public recognition of the value of the arts strengthen local arts organizations, artistically and administratively foster and reward artistic excellence increase the availability of quality arts experiences to the general public increase accessibility to the arts through compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) broaden, deepen and diversify participation in the arts foster collaborations and partnership-building  promote expanded public and private support of local arts activities Applicants are encouraged to address any of these Special Areas of Interest: highlight the excellence of New Jersey artists and/or contemporary artists  incorporate diverse programming and artists demonstrate effort to reach a diverse audience and/or underserved communities present programs that appeal to families  promote high-quality, lifelong arts education. Type of Support Eligible organizations may apply for funding in one of two categories:  General Operating Support (GOS)  This category is exclusively for arts organizations, and is not project-specific. Request cannot exceed 40% of organization’s total projected annual operating budget. Applicants should present the full range of their organization’s operations and must demonstrate high standards of artistry and management. Special Project (SP)  This category is open to both arts and non-arts organizations, to fund an arts project or arts series. Examples of Special Projects are: Series of performances, films or presentations Programs for youth, senior citizens, or people with disabilities Culturally specific work  Enhanced costuming, orchestration, choreography or marketing  Arts education  Board development or staff training Strategic planning Marketing and Publicity ADA assistive services Technical Assistance. Funding Information Minimum Request: $1,500 Maximum Request: For General Operating Support (arts organizations only), $15,000 is the maximum request. Requested amount for GOS applicants cannot exceed 40% of organization’s total projected 2025 operating budget. For a Special Project, $5,000 is the maximum request. Grant Period The LAP Grant operates on a 12-month fiscal period. Use of Funds General Operating Support This grant is for arts organizations only, and is not project-specific. Expenditures using grant funds may include, but are not limited to: Staff salaries Consultants  Professional development  Internet, phone or other utilities  Printing and postage  Marketing, publicity and advertising Materials or supplies Leased equipment  Fundraising and development  Assistive services or equipment (ADA)  Insurance and audit expenses  Domestic travel and transportation Special Project This grant is project-specific. Funds must be used to pay expenses for the Project only: Fees for outside professional artists Fees for other outside Professionals Printing & postage Materials or supplies Rented space or equipment Maintenance costs Marketing, publicity and advertising Staff training Board development Strategic planning ADA assistive services Arts education. Eligibility Criteria  Applications are accepted from eligible organizations planning to provide the Union County public with a high-quality arts program or arts project. Arts organizations may apply for General Operating Support (GOS) or a Special Project grant (SP). Non-arts organizations may apply for a Special Project grant (SP) to fund an arts project or series. Local Arts Grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations meeting the following requirements: Is Union County-based; activities take place in Union County and benefit Union County residents  Organization is incorporated in the State of New Jersey for a minimum of two years Has IRS tax-exempt status in accordance with Sections 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 or pending same. Local Arts Grants may also be awarded to libraries, schools, and units of government for a specific Arts project. For more information, visit Union County.

The Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation has announced that the 2024 Grant application for funding of open space projects under the Morris County Preservation Trust. Donor Name: Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation State: New Jersey County: Morris County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program rules now include costs for demolition and restoration of a property (up to a maximum of 10% of the eligible land cost, or $50,000 whichever is less) as allowable costs under the program. Projects eligible for consideration for funding from the Morris County Municipal and/or Non-Profit program of the Morris County Preservation Trust Fund include the following: Land or water areas for recreation and conservation purposes, including but not limited to: Parkland, natural areas, greenways The protection of ecologically sensitive areas including freshwater wetlands, steep slopes and stream corridors The preservation of lands containing exceptional flora or fauna The preservation of areas of scenic, historic and cultural value Passive and active outdoor recreational opportunities The protection of critical water supplies such as areas surrounding municipal/county wells, aquifer recharge protection areas or watershed areas, and floodplains The acquisition of historic sites eligible under the Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program. Eligible Applicants  The following entities are eligible to apply for funds: Any of the thirty-nine municipalities in the County of Morris. Charitable conservancies. For more information, visit Morris County.

The City of Newark proudly presents the Love Your Block Mini-Grants Program, an initiative designed to connect residents with city departments and community organizations to implement neighborhood beautification and community-building projects. Donor Name: City of Newark State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The purpose of the Love Your Block (LYB) Mini-Grants Program is to empower residents to carry out their own vision for a cleaner, greener, and healthier neighborhood with a reimbursement-based project funding of up to $5,000 and targeted technical assistance and capacity-building support from city agencies and partner organizations. The City of Newark encourages resident leaders to show their neighborhood pride by proposing projects and initiatives that will enhance, beautify and revitalize their communities. Eligible individuals, resident groups and/or community organizations are hereby invited to prepare and submit the proposal packet and forms today! Program Goals & Grant Categories: Community clean-ups: Reduce litter, improve recycling, and/or waste management throughout the City of Newark. Minor exterior home repairs & curb appeal: Repurpose underutilized properties and parcels to create a sense of pride of ownership in residential areas. Enhancing Green Spaces and Activating Vacant Lots: Enhance community advantages around dormant or underutilized structures, publicly-owned parks, open areas, and other locations of communal importance. Project Period Projects begin in September 2024 and must be completed by November 15, 2024. For more information, visit City of Newark.

This grant provides funding to local governments and non-profit organizations for projects that improve the environment, culture, or community along the Lower Delaware River corridor.

The William Penn Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Climate Resilience Planning Grants to support efforts to advance community driven, place-based climate resilience plans. Donor Name: William Penn Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Proposed projects must occur in the cities of Philadelphia or Camden. They are especially interested in plans that will primarily serve residents living in census tracts that are designated as overburdened and underserved by the Council on Environmental Quality’s Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool. Organizations that propose projects in partnership with other applicants will be considered on their individual merits. However, the Foundation recognizes that the work necessary to make significant progress on this objective will be complex, and the most competitive proposals are consequently likely to be those that include robust partnerships that leverage complementary strengths, resources, and expertise. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)3 public charities or operate under a public charity fiduciary. Public charities include community-based organizations, schools and educational institutions, and other types of public-serving groups. Government entities are also eligible to apply. Proposed projects must occur in the cities of Philadelphia or Camden. For more information, visit WPF.

Special Projects grants are available for Mercer County-based nonprofits and government units that present special New Jersey/Mercer County (including local) history programs or events. These grants support specific history-related activities such as exhibitions, educational projects, and preservation efforts. A 1:1 match is required, but 50% of this match can be in-kind. The application deadline is July 1, 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.

The County of Somerset Cultural & Heritage Commission is accepting applications for its History Partnership Grant Program. Donor Name: County of Somerset Cultural & Heritage Commission State: New Jersey County: Somerset County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The County History Partnership Program (CHPP) enables the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) to support both existing and emerging local history organizations serving the public. Funds granted are used to support local history organizations and other non-profit organizations and municipalities within Somerset County that provide history programming, services and development. Grant awards are competitive and seek to encourage excellence in history programming at the local level.  The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission (SCC&HC) is the agency officially designated in Somerset County to apply for, receive and administer this annual local History Partnership Program Grant. The SCC&HC accepts grant proposals which conform to the guidelines stated herein. An independent peer panel evaluates all submitted applications, and provides recommendations for funding, which are submitted to the SCC&HC for approval. Upon the Commission’s approval, grants are authorized through resolution with the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners.  Organizations must be Somerset County based and provide programs or services that increase access to New Jersey history and/or expand upon the knowledge of New Jersey history or seek to improve management of a local history organization. Eligible Expenses Salaries and wages  Contracted services / outside fees and services  Printing, publicity, marketing  Postage and telephone  Fundraising and development  Staff training / capacity building  Lease expenses  Mortgage interest  Equipment purchase, installation, and lease (e.g., computers, office furnishings, files)  Utilities and HVAC (operational costs of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)  Maintenance of collections and the interiors of structures (Note: Interior construction is not considered maintenance and is not an eligible expense)  Basic grounds maintenance  Project Specific Travel and transportation (automobile travel @$.31/mile, train, or air coach travel)  Insurance  Licensing and registration fees (e.g., New Jersey charities registration)  Planning for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act  Long-term and strategic planning Eligiblity Criteria Organization must be Somerset County-based, operating as a:  Non-profit organization – 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 Unit of local government  Institution of higher education or Faith-based organization For more information, visit County of Somerset Cultural.

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

This funding opportunity provides financial support for K-12 schools, nonprofits, and local governments in the Delaware Bay watershed to implement hands-on environmental education programs that promote student engagement and community involvement.