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New Jersey grants for Special district governments

Explore 19 grant opportunities

Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Firewise Grants
$5,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey communities at risk of wildfires to enhance their resilience through proactive planning, risk mitigation, and public awareness initiatives.

Safety
City or township governments
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Grants (CWPPs)
$5,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to New Jersey municipalities and communities for implementing wildfire hazard mitigation practices outlined in their approved Community Wildfire Protection Plans.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Woman and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program
$1,500,000
New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help women veterans and minority veterans in New Jersey gain skills and secure employment in the construction trades through training programs and supportive services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2025 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
$33,898,500
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible public transit agencies in designated urban areas to improve security and resilience against terrorism and other threats through various protective measures and enhancements.

Transportation
Special district governments
Leaf Composting Grant Program
$1,350,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities in New Jersey for compliance with stormwater management requirements at wood waste recycling and leaf composting facilities.

Environment
City or township governments
FY25 HISTORY REGRANT PROGRAM- Special Projects (SP) Grants
$100,000
Mercer County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

Special Projects grants are available for Mercer County-based nonprofits and government units that present special New Jersey/Mercer County (including local) history programs or events. These grants support specific history-related activities such as exhibitions, educational projects, and preservation efforts. A 1:1 match is required, but 50% of this match can be in-kind. The application deadline is July 1, 2024.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2025 NOAA Delaware Bay B-WET Funding Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

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.

Education
Independent school districts
Mid Atlantic Tours Program
Contact for amount
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Mid-Atlantic region to host live performances and community engagement activities featuring artists, with a focus on accessibility and geographic diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DAY Commemoration mini grant
$5,000
New Jersey Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

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.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants
$7,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and tribal governments for community-based projects that celebrate and promote folk and traditional arts in the Mid Atlantic region.

Arts
Nonprofits
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 Union County History Grant
$7,500
Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, funded by New Jersey Historical Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations and local government units in Union County to enhance historical programs, improve site management, and increase public access to historical resources.

Humanities
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
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
New Jersey Historic Trust’s Historic Site Management Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Historic Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support for historic preservation projects in New Jersey, targeting organizations and municipalities engaged in restoring and managing historic sites.

Community Development
City or township governments
Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund
$7,500
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for innovative preservation projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, aimed at fostering collaboration among public agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to protect cultural and natural resources.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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