New Jersey grants for Individuals

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and individual artists in Union County, New Jersey, to support cultural, historical, and educational initiatives that enhance community life.

This grant provides $750,000 over three years to early career cancer researchers in the greater New York City area, enabling them to pursue innovative and high-risk projects while fostering collaborations and networking opportunities.

This program provides financial support and resources to community-driven environmental initiatives in underserved areas of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and federally recognized Indian Nations.

Atlantic County is seeking nominations of outstanding residents with disabilities who have attained significant personal achievement and have made a difference in the lives of others. Donor Name: Atlantic County State: New Jersey County: Atlantic County (NJ) Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligible nominees will be honored at a reception in October (tentatively scheduled for October 22) during Disabilities Awareness Month and presented with the Donald J. Sykes Award named in memory of the former chairman of the Atlantic County Disability Advisory Board and an active community advocate. Criteria Nominees must be Atlantic County residents and have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. All submitted nominations will be reviewed for eligibility by members of the Disability Advisory Board. Nominees should be exemplary citizens who generously give of themselves to make Atlantic County a better place. Individuals of all ages may be nominated. For more information, visit Atlantic County.

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.

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the availability of funds through the New Dairy Processor Start-up Grant program to support new dairy processing projects throughout the Northeast. Donor Name: Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The goal of this program is to help develop competitive dairy processing businesses with long-term viability, supporting operations of all sizes in successfully launching and sustaining their products in the marketplace.  This program is for:  Dairy farmers ready to begin processing,  Value-added entrepreneurs with proven experience in dairy processing and/or value-added business startups, including any relevant work experience, business ventures, products developed, and products brought to market, or  Dairy processors established after January 1, 2023, who are in the start-up phase of business development. Funds are intended to support start-up operations, focusing on tangible implementation rather than research and development, concept development, or initial planning. Funding Information Total available funds: $500,000 Minimum: $15,000  Maximum: $75,000 Project Period Grant periods will range from 12 – 18 months, depending on the project.  Eligibility Criteria This grant is open to applicants from all Northeast states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Applicants must fall into one of the following categories:  Dairy farmer that:  Produces milk within the Northeast  Is a licensed dairy operation in compliance with all required state and federal standards  Value-added business entrepreneur that meets the following requirements:  Sources milk or dairy components from within the Northeast and has evidence of a committed partnership with a farm or processor for sourcing these components  Has a business entity prior to applying  Can demonstrate experience in dairy processing and/or related value-added business startup, including any relevant work experience, business ventures, products developed, and products brought to market  Dairy processor established after January 1, 2023 that:  Has a business entity and milk processing license prior to applying  Sources milk or dairy components from within the Northeast and has evidence of a committed partnership with a farm or processor for sourcing these components.  Is in the start-up phase of business operations All applicants must also:  Be headquartered or based in the Northeast  Provide Proof of Concept demonstrating the viability of the business idea and product  Have a plan for new value-added dairy processing that includes market research, financial projections, a branding and marketing strategy, and a facility location  Obtain licenses to sell dairy products across state lines by the end of the grant period Launch their products in the marketplace or have a Letter of Commitment from a buyer, distributor, or retailer indicating plans to sell the product by the end of the grant period For more information, visit NE-DBIC.

This program provides financial support to individual artists residing in New Jersey, helping them advance their creative projects across various artistic disciplines.

This program provides financial support for training and wraparound services to help low-income individuals in New Jersey gain the skills needed for better employment opportunities.

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers in Connecticut, New Jersey, or Rhode Island to conduct patient-oriented clinical research that addresses human diseases and health disparities under the mentorship of experienced scientists.

This grant provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students from the Greater Philadelphia area or enrolled at HBCUs, helping them cover tuition expenses based on demonstrated financial need.

This grant provides funding for the exterior rehabilitation of residential properties over 50 years old in Trenton, prioritizing those owned by local residents and located in historic districts.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, arts businesses, and individual artists in Jersey City to enhance arts education and community engagement through publicly accessible programs.

This award provides $15,000 to women, trans, and gender nonconforming artists in the Greater Philadelphia area who have dedicated at least five years to using their art for social change.

This grant provides funding to artists and creative businesses in Downtown Trenton to support community-focused projects that enhance the local cultural landscape.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and development resources to filmmakers in the Greater Philadelphia area, helping them enhance their projects and skills while promoting community-focused storytelling.