New Jersey Arts Grants

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.

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 per year for two years to organizations in New Jersey that create free arts-based learning experiences for older adults aged 55 and over, promoting creativity and engagement in the community.

This grant provides $20,000 awards to exceptional folk and traditional artists in New Jersey who have made significant contributions to the state's cultural heritage.

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey nonprofits that assist domestic violence survivors and their pets, helping them stay together during difficult times.

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

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

This program provides financial assistance to developers in distressed New Jersey municipalities to help cover costs for various real estate projects impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in New Jersey that focus on services for the visually impaired, homeless, unemployed, or substance-dependent individuals, as well as religious programs affiliated with the Protestant Episcopal Church.

This initiative provides funding to community-focused projects that improve access to affordable, nutritious food in underserved, low-income areas of New Jersey, addressing food insecurity and promoting economic growth.

This grant provides financial support to Trenton-based arts, culture, and history organizations, as well as individual artists, to enhance the city's cultural landscape and engage the community, particularly its youth and families.

This funding opportunity provides $100,000 to a nonprofit organization in Essex County for a transformative project that addresses community needs, along with smaller grants for BIPOC-led nonprofits to support their mission-driven initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations and local entities in Bergen County, New Jersey, to promote and preserve local history through various programs and projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Burlington County, New Jersey, for special arts projects or general operating expenses that enhance community access to the arts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and municipalities in Salem County, New Jersey, for special arts projects, general operating expenses, or technical assistance to enhance local arts initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for New Jersey-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to implement public humanities projects that engage local audiences through activities like exhibitions, oral history projects, and community programs.

The Cumberland County Cultural & Heritage Commission in New Jersey is inviting nonprofit groups to apply for its Arts and History Re-Grant Program, offering funding for special projects, general programming, and operating support for arts or history-related activities, with the aim to increase exposure to art in the community.

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey companies for hiring Ph.D. candidates and graduates to conduct technological research and foster innovation in the state.

In partnership with the New Jersey Department of State – State Council on the Arts (NJSCA), the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development (HCOCHA/TD) offers matching grants to non-profit organizations located in, and serving the residents of, Hudson County via the NJSCA-Hudson County Local Arts Program (LAP). Donor Name: Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development (HCOCHA/TD) State: New Jersey County: Hudson County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: 09/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Hudson County awards competitive matching grants to organizations, based on merit and financial need, which clearly demonstrate their commitment to the arts in Hudson County by producing or sponsoring arts programs and services of high artistic quality and professionalism. Applicant organizations are expected to be administered responsibly and to propose programs that can be completed within the grant period and within the projected budget. Priorities Special consideration will be given to proposals of quality, innovation, and merit that address the following priority issues: Outreach to underserved communities (i.e., senior citizens, physically challenged, developmentally challenged, culturally diverse, economically disadvantaged). Support of the arts in municipalities in northern and western Hudson County. Promoting the growth of artists, arts organizations, and arts programs in Hudson County. Expanding the influence of Hudson County artists to a broader sphere. Categories General Operating Support (GOS) Maximum Request: $17,000 Program Support (PS) Maximum Request: $14,000 Technical Assistance (TA) Maximum Request: $5,000 Project Period January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Is based in Hudson County. Serves the residents of Hudson County. Has been in existence for at least one full year as of January 1, 2023. Has been incorporated in the State of New Jersey and is a tax exempt, non-profit organization, as approved and certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6). Exists primarily as an arts organization or is an organization that sponsors arts programs as a community outreach service. Libraries, schools, community organizations, and social service agencies are examples of sponsoring organizations. Sponsoring organizations are responsible for the writing and submission of the application and will be accountable to HCOCHA/TD for the management of the funded program or project. For more information, visit HCOCHA/TD.

In partnership with the New Jersey Department of State – New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC), the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development (HCOCHA/TD) offers matching grants to non-profit organizations located in, and serving the residents of Hudson County via the Hudson County History Partnership Program (HPP). Donor Name: Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development (HCOCHA/TD) State: New Jersey County: Hudson County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: These grants are administered through HCOCHA/TD, a unit of Hudson County government, by authority of Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners. Hudson County awards competitive matching grants to organizations, based on merit and financial need, which clearly demonstrate their commitment to preserving and promoting the history of Hudson County and its 12 municipalities by producing or sponsoring historical programming of the highest quality and professionalism. The Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development affirms the priorities and goals of NJHC:  Broadening, deepening, and diversifying the audience for history in Hudson County.  Strengthening and further developing existing history organizations and programs in Hudson County.  Initiating new programming on the history of Hudson County and its 12 municipalities.  Improving management and interpretation of historic sites and historical collections in Hudson County.  Expanding public understanding and awareness of historical resources in Hudson County.  Increasing public and organizational participation in historical programs and activities in Hudson County.  Increasing accessibility of historical resources to diverse communities and encourage the exploration of understudied and multicultural aspects of history in Hudson County.  Increasing the body and quality of information on Hudson County’s history available to the public.  Preserving materials for the study or preservation of Hudson County history. Categories For FY25, HCOCHA/TD is offering HPP grants in two categories:  Program Support The maximum HPP Project Support grant request is $12,500. General Operating Support The maximum HPP General Operating Support grant request is $15,000. Project Period January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Hudson County-based, non-profit history-related organizations that:  have collections or programming relating to the history of Hudson County or the history of its 12 municipalities are incorporated in the state of New Jersey.  have been in existence at least one year as of January 1, 2023, and can demonstrate an ability to provide history programs and/or services to the public.  are defined as non-profit organizations under sections 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) by the Internal Revenue Service. Applicants are required to include copies of their IRS letter of determination Units of government in Hudson County including schools, libraries, colleges, and universities. or Private non-profit universities that:  provide local history programs, services, or activities pertaining to Hudson County or any of its municipalities and that offer these programs to the general public. Hudson County-based Non-Profit Arts Organizations that:  present local “artistic history” programming such as creative history-based happenings, historically based murals, visual arts exhibits, musical arrangements or performances, or performances on historical subjectsinside or outside a theater can be considered for funding if at least 20% of the cost to be covered by the grant is for consultation with qualified historian(s) on the subject matter of the project. This programming must educate or bring public awareness to persons, places, or events in the history of Hudson County or any of its 12 municipalities.  have been in existence for at least one full year as of January 1, 2023 and can demonstrate an ability to provide history programs and/or services to the public.  are defined as a non-profit organization under sections 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) by the Internal Revenue Service. Hudson County-based Business Organizations (i.e. chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, or non-profit organizations that:  present local history programs, services, or activities pertaining to Hudson County or any of its municipalities.  are incorporated in the state of New Jersey.  are defined as a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) by the Internal Revenue Service. Applicants are required to include a copy of the organization’s IRS letter of determination. For more information, visit HCOCHA/TD.

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Union County History Re-Grant Program for Special Projects and General Operating. Donor Name: Union County Board of County Commissioners State: New Jersey County: Union County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Types of Grants  The Re-Grant Program includes two types of grants: General Operating Support (GOS) grants provide assistance for the basic costs of operation such as programming, preservation of collections, salaries, marketing, and more. Funding is available to Union County based historical societies, house museums or historic sites only. The maximum GOS grant request is $7,500. Special Project (SP) grants support history organizations, museums, schools, libraries and similar organizations with collections or programming relating to Union County and New Jersey state history. The maximum SP grant request is $5,000. Eligible Expenses  General Operating Support (GOS) Grants Salaries and wages Contracted services/outside fees and services Printing, publicity, marketing Postage and phone/internet Fundraising and development Staff training Lease expenses Mortgage interest Equipment purchase, installation, and lease (e.g., computers, office furnishings, files) Utilities and HVAC (purchase, installation, and operational costs of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) Maintenance of collections and the interiors of structures (Note: Interior construction is not considered maintenance and is not an eligible expense.) Basic grounds maintenance Travel and transportation (automobile travel @$.31/mile, train, or air coach travel) Insurance Licensing and registration fees (e.g., New Jersey charities registration) Planning for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Long-term and strategic planning Audits Special Project Grant (GOS) Microfilm/digitization Travel and/or maintenance while conducting research Archival or research library user fees Oral history transcription Wages or stipends for project personnel, such as conservators, curators, educational consultants, and researchers Honoraria, travel, and maintenance for speakers Supplies to be used in the project (such as digital storage, audiotapes, videotapes, storage materials, office supplies, and materials for educational projects) Materials for fabricating and installing exhibitions Payment of exhibition loan fees and shipping costs Archival folders, boxes and other materials for conservation of historical materials such as manuscripts, books, costumes, and photographs Publishing, printing and binding Photography or photocopying Production of promotional or advertising materials Equipment rental (call the office for rentals in excess of $1,000) Equipment purchases with the following restrictions: Only institutions and organizations may use grant funds to purchase major items, such as computers or video cameras. All grant recipients, however, may use grant funds to purchase items such as inexpensive tape recorders and computer software. Travel expenses with the following limits: Automobile travel: $.31 per mile Speakers’ honoraria in the following amounts: A. Keynote speaker, up to $750 (one keynote speaker per program); B. Main speaker, up to $500; C. Chairperson or moderator, up to $150; D. Panelist, up to $125 per person. Eligibility Requirements  General Operating Support (GOS) Grants Union County based, non-profit history organizations must: have collections or programming relating to Union County or local history be incorporated in the state of New Jersey be defined as a non-profit organization under section 501(c) (3) or 501(c ) (4) by the Internal Revenue Service, or pending same have been in existence at least two years demonstrate an ability to provide history programs and/or services to the public  Units of government, including schools and libraries, must: provide Union County or local history programs, services or activities describe in detail the portion of the applicant’s work related to the proposed history program/project Grant recipients must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and maintain good standing with all required state and federal filings. Applicants must show that grant funds will permit them to expand, enhance or introduce Union County and/or local history programs or services. Organizations cannot use grant monies as a means to reduce their expenditures on history programs or services by using these funds as replacement funds. Special Project Grant (GOS) Union County based, non-profit history organizations must: have collections or programming relating to Union County or local history be incorporated in the state of New Jersey be defined as a non-profit organization under section 501(c) (3) or 501(c ) (4) by the Internal Revenue Service, or pending same have been in existence at least two years demonstrate an ability to provide history programs and/or services to the public Units of government, including schools and libraries, must: provide Union County or local history programs, services or activities describe in detail the portion of the applicant’s work related to the proposed history program/project  Union County based non-history/non-profit organizations must be incorporated in the State of New Jersey have been in existence at least two years be defined as a non-profit organization under section 501(c) (3) or 501(c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Service, or pending same. include a copy of the organization’s IRS letter of determination in the original application packet only. describe in detail the programs, services and activities that relate to the proposed history program/project Grant recipients must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and maintain good standing with all required state and federal filings. Applicants must show that grant funds will permit them to expand, enhance or introduce Union County and/or local history programs or services. Organizations may not use grant monies as a means to reduce their own expenditures on history programs or services by using these funds as replacement funds. For more information, visit Union County.