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 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.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help women and minority residents of New Jersey enter and succeed in construction trades, with a focus on equitable access and job placement.

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 grant program overview centers on addressing the critical issue of foreign propaganda and disinformation operations occurring within the ecosystem of games and game-adjacent platforms, specifically focusing on Eastern Europe. The program's core mission, inferred from its activities, aligns with countering malign foreign influence by generating concrete evidence and fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration. The initial phase is dedicated to rigorous, quantified and qualified research to establish the precise scope and scale of this threat. The target beneficiaries of this program include governments, industry stakeholders (likely gaming companies and platforms), and civil society organizations who are concerned with and capable of addressing foreign influence. The ultimate impact goal is to empower these groups with actionable data and a shared understanding of the problem. This shared foundation is crucial for developing and implementing effective countermeasures against disinformation tactics that exploit gaming environments. The grant prioritizes research that is both quantified and qualified, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the problem's magnitude and methods. The focus is specifically on Eastern Europe, acknowledging the region's heightened vulnerability to such activities. Following the research, a key priority is organizing a convening. This event is intended to serve as a platform for sharing the research report, discussing findings, and integrating this data with other related research efforts. Expected outcomes include the production of a detailed report that accurately maps the landscape of foreign propaganda and disinformation in games within Eastern Europe. The measurable result of the subsequent convening will be the successful gathering of key representatives from government, industry, and civil society, facilitating dialogue and collaboration. This approach suggests a theory of change where evidence-based understanding (the research) directly leads to informed action and coordinated defense (the convening and resulting strategy development) against foreign influence operations.

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

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.