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New Jersey Community Development Grants

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Paterson Impact Grant
$5,000
Wellpoint New Jersey and the Andre Sayegh Civic Association
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This program provides financial support to grassroots organizations and community leaders in Paterson, New Jersey, for innovative projects that enhance neighborhood well-being and empower local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Karma Foundation Grant
$25,000
The Karma Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in New Jersey and beyond for various projects, operational needs, and capacity building, with a focus on enhancing community services and leveraging additional funding.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
ArtStart Grant
$5,000
Newark Arts
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local artists, schools, nonprofits, and community groups in Newark to create innovative arts projects that engage underserved populations and address social issues.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Land Acquisition Grant Program
Contact for amount
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to Bergen County municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations for acquiring land to preserve open spaces, protect floodplains, conserve farmland, and maintain historic sites.

Natural Resources
County governments
New Jersey Innovative Healthy Food Retail Initiative
$200,000
Reinvestment Fund and The Food Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

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.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New Jersey Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge Phase 2
$800,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for workforce training programs in New Jersey's green economy, specifically targeting organizations that serve Overburdened Communities and prepare individuals for high-demand green jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Church in Radburn Christian Values Grant
$55,000
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

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Community Development
Nonprofits
Santander's Cultivate Small Business program
Contact for amount
Santander Bank
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofits focused on community development initiatives in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, particularly in the Northeast, Florida, and Texas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Historic Preservation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

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.

Arts
Special district governments
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Basic Needs Grant
$40,000
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area that help meet the essential needs of disadvantaged children and older adults by supplying food, clothing, and shelter.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Karma Foundation’s Grant Program for New Jersey
$25,000
Karma Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Middlesex, Union, and Mercer Counties of New Jersey, as well as those with a regional or statewide focus, to enhance their capacity and address community needs through various projects and initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Empowerment Grant
$50,000
The Provident Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to community-based organizations with annual budgets between $50,000 and $15 million to support initiatives that enhance local communities and demonstrate measurable impact over a two-year period.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Charles Hayden Foundation Grant
$12,000
The Charles Hayden Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and schools in New York City, Boston, and Newark, New Jersey, that focus on youth development and education, helping young people achieve academic and career success.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Mini-Grant Program
$3,000
Salem Health and Wellness Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Salem County, NJ, to implement small-scale health and wellness programs focused on promoting healthy eating, active living, and preventing teen pregnancy and childhood obesity.

Health
Nonprofits
Small Business Improvement Grant
$50,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides financial reimbursement to small businesses and nonprofits in New Jersey for capital improvements and new equipment purchases to support their recovery and growth.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
St. Clare’s Cancer Support Services Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

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Health
Nonprofits
Open Space Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Morris County
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and qualified charitable conservancies in Morris County, New Jersey, for the acquisition and preservation of open space and recreational areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Real Estate Gap Financing Grant Program
$5,000,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to developers in distressed New Jersey municipalities for real estate projects that aim to revitalize communities and have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits