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New Jersey grants for Independent school districts

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Hydration Station Grant Program
$2,500
New Jersey American Water
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible nonprofits and educational institutions in New Jersey for purchasing bottle filling stations to promote access to clean drinking water and encourage sustainable hydration practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Local Arts Grant Program 2026
$7,000
New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, libraries, K–12 schools, and local government units in Mercer County, New Jersey, to enhance community-based arts initiatives and operations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Peer Mediation Mini-Grant Program
$500
New Jersey State Bar Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey schools to develop or improve peer mediation programs for students in grades K through 12.

Education
County governments
Trees for Schools Grant Program
$250,000
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to New Jersey public schools and colleges for tree planting projects that address climate change, improve local environments, and create educational opportunities.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Bergen County Historic Preservation Trust Fund Grant Program (2025)
Contact for amount
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for the preservation and restoration of historic properties in Bergen County, New Jersey, aimed at ensuring their longevity and community relevance.

Education
Special district 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
Impact100 Grants for Non-profit Organizations in New Jersey
$100,000
Impact100 Garden State
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2025

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This grant provides $100,000 to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey for new or expanded initiatives that demonstrate measurable community impact and sustainability.

Arts
Independent school districts
Building Capacity for Career Pathways in Comprehensive Schools (Cohort 2)-Continuation
$168,750
State of New Jersey, Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2024

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to three selected New Jersey school districts to enhance career and technical education programs, helping high school students gain skills and credentials for in-demand careers.

Education
Independent school districts
Mental Health Screening in Schools-Supplemental
$82,593
State of New Jersey Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2024

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding provides financial support to local education agencies for implementing depression screening programs for middle and high school students to improve early intervention and mental health support in schools.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Artificial Intelligence Innovation in Education-Competitive
$75,000
State of New Jersey, Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2024

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to New Jersey local education agencies to improve teaching practices and student learning about artificial intelligence in K-12 schools.

Education
Independent school districts
Upskill: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program - Round 4
$500,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey employers to help cover training costs for their current employees, promoting skill development and job retention.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Electric School Bus Grant Program
$15,000,000
New Jersey Deparment of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

May 17, 2024

Date Added

Unknown

New Jersey's Electric School Bus Grant Program aims to transition the state's school bus fleets to electric power, reducing the reliance on fossil fuel-powered buses that constitute over 99% of the 21,700 registered school buses. This initiative seeks to improve the health of students and residents in communities by funding electric school bus implementation. Eligible applicants include school districts that own buses and school bus contractors working with schools, focusing on promoting equity across different regions and prioritizing applications from Overburdened Communities. The program provides $15 million annually for three years, with application details and more information available through provided webinars and the program’s dedicated webpage.

Education
Independent school districts