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New Jersey grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Explore 33 grant opportunities

New Jersey State Navigator Grant Program
$5,000,000
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in New Jersey that provide free assistance to residents seeking health coverage through the state's marketplace, particularly targeting underserved communities and ensuring access to necessary resources and information.

Health
Nonprofits
Garden State Energy Storage Program โ€“ Phase 1 (GSESP)
Contact for amount
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding for large-scale energy storage projects in New Jersey to enhance energy resilience, reduce costs, and support environmental justice initiatives.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

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

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 Youth Inclusion Initiative
$100,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in New Jersey to create job opportunities and hands-on environmental experiences for underserved youth aged 16-20, focusing on fostering a diverse green workforce.

Recreation
City or township governments
New Jersey Film Works Grant Program
$750,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in New Jersey to develop training and workforce development initiatives in the film and digital media sectors, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
St. Clareโ€™s Nursing Education Grant
$27,500
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to individuals in Morris and Sussex counties who are starting or advancing their nursing education, helping to strengthen the local healthcare workforce.

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
Grants available for Digital Equity Training in New Jersey
$1,000,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

May 2, 2025

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New Jersey to enhance digital literacy and access to training for low-income adults receiving public assistance benefits.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust Grant
$10,000
The Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to educational, health, and religious organizations in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with a focus on scholarships for local high school graduates and youth programs.

Education
County governments
Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that create initiatives promoting health, equity, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community-Based Art Grant Program
$40,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This program provides funding to community-based organizations in New Jersey to create temporary art installations that raise awareness about climate change-related flooding risks and promote resilience in coastal communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Psychiatry Residency Training Initiative for New Residents Starting July 1, 2025
$7,572,000
New Jersey Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2024

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support accredited adult psychiatry residency programs in New Jersey by providing financial resources to create 17 new residency positions focused on training psychiatrists to serve diverse and underserved populations in the state.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Training Initiative
$920,000
New Jersey Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2024

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Programs in New Jersey to train new child psychiatrists, addressing the shortage of specialists equipped to work in public and community mental health services.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Dec 20, 2024

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides funding to New Jersey employers and organizations to develop and expand apprenticeship opportunities in high-growth industries, particularly for underrepresented and disadvantaged populations.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Minority Teacher Development-Continuation
$250,000
State of New Jersey, Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Kean University and Rutgers University โ€“ New Brunswick in their efforts to recruit, train, and retain minority teachers in New Jersey's high-poverty school districts.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Expanding Career Pathways in Artificial Intelligence-Competitive
$375,000
State of New Jersey, Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2024

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for New Jersey County Vocational School Districts partnering with higher education institutions and AI industry experts to create a comprehensive career and technical education curriculum in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Fund My Future
$2,367,200
New Jersey Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

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.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
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