New Jersey grants for Independent school districts

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

This grant provides funding to select New Jersey school districts to enhance climate change education and community resilience through interdisciplinary learning and local partnerships.

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

This program provides funding to public school teachers in New Jersey to teach STEM classes in nonpublic schools, enhancing access to quality STEM education for students in grades 3 through 12.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in implementing programs that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and historically underserved communities.

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.

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.

The GEC solicitation outlines a focused grant program dedicated to combating foreign malign influence by initiating quantified and qualified research into the scope and scale of propaganda and disinformation operations within the digital ecosystems of games and game-adjacent platforms. This initiative is highly aligned with the GEC's core mission, which can be inferred as countering foreign interference and safeguarding democratic information spaces. By specifically targeting the often-understudied gaming environment, the program seeks to close a critical knowledge gap regarding how adversaries use these channels to manipulate or influence populations. The primary priorities and focuses of this grant are geographically centered on Eastern Europe, a region frequently targeted by state-sponsored disinformation campaigns. Methodologically, the focus demands rigorous, dual-pronged research—both quantified (data-driven metrics and scale) and qualified (in-depth analysis of content and methodology)—to accurately characterize the nature of foreign propaganda and disinformation within this digital space. This specificity ensures that the funded research will generate highly relevant and actionable intelligence for policymakers and platform owners alike, concentrating resources where the threat is most pronounced. The target beneficiaries of this work extend beyond the grant recipient to encompass a crucial coalition of stakeholders. The immediate beneficiaries include governments, private industry partners (gaming and tech companies), and civil society organizations who will be invited to a culminating convening. The ultimate impact goal is to empower these groups with the evidence and shared understanding necessary to develop and implement effective defense strategies. This aims to reduce the public's exposure to foreign manipulation and foster a more resilient information environment within Eastern Europe's gaming community. The expected outcomes are clearly defined as the production of a comprehensive research report detailing the findings, and the successful execution of a high-level, multi-sector convening to disseminate and discuss that report alongside related research. Measurable results will include the completion and quality of the report, the attendance and caliber of participants at the convening, and the subsequent discussions or policy recommendations generated. The GEC's strategic priorities are served by this program's Theory of Change: that rigorous, shared research leads to an informed, collaborative stakeholder network, which ultimately results in better-coordinated, data-driven countermeasures against foreign disinformation.

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.

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.

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

The William Penn Foundation is offering Climate Resilience Planning Grants to support community-driven, place-based climate resilience plans. This initiative aligns with the foundation's broader mission to foster a sustainable and vibrant future by addressing critical environmental challenges. By focusing on planning efforts, the foundation aims to empower communities to proactively adapt to the impacts of climate change, thereby strengthening their long-term resilience and well-being. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are residents living in census tracts designated as overburdened and underserved by the Council on Environmental Quality’s Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool, located within the cities of Philadelphia or Camden. The impact goal is to advance equitable climate resilience planning, ensuring that vulnerable communities are at the forefront of developing solutions that address their specific needs and vulnerabilities. The foundation seeks to support plans that will primarily serve these populations, promoting environmental justice and fostering a more equitable distribution of resources and protective measures against climate impacts. The program prioritizes projects occurring in Philadelphia or Camden, with a particular interest in plans that will serve overburdened and underserved communities. While organizations proposing projects in partnership with others will be considered on their individual merits, the most competitive proposals are expected to demonstrate robust partnerships that leverage complementary strengths, resources, and expertise. This focus on collaboration underscores the foundation's strategic priority of fostering collective action to tackle complex environmental issues effectively. Expected outcomes include the development of comprehensive, community-driven climate resilience plans that are tailored to the unique contexts of Philadelphia and Camden. Measurable results could include the creation of actionable strategies for climate adaptation, increased community engagement in resilience planning, and the establishment of strong, collaborative networks among organizations working on climate issues. The foundation's theory of change likely posits that by investing in robust planning and fostering partnerships, communities will be better equipped to implement effective resilience strategies, ultimately leading to a more climate-resilient region and improved quality of life for its residents.

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.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

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.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This grant provides funding to community organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in New Jersey to create events that honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through meaningful and inclusive programming.

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.

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.