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New Jersey Community Development Grants

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Improvement of Public Spaces Grant
$4,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations seeking to improve the inclusivity and accessibility of public spaces in Greater Philadelphia, particularly for historically underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Program
$15,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small and medium-sized businesses in New Jersey that have suffered losses due to temporary closures along Route 80 caused by sinkholes.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
The Cummings Fund Grant
$1,500,000
The Cummings Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in New York City and Northeastern New Jersey that focus on innovative programs in social welfare, education, and healthcare, particularly for youth in underserved communities.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
Pathways to Recovery Initiative
$915,305
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New Jersey that offer training and employment services to individuals affected by the opioid crisis, helping them gain skills and secure jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2024 Improving Youth Mental Health Grant
$150,000
The Cigna Group Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 22, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

Grant Opportunity: Improving Youth Mental Health Overview: The Cigna Group Foundation is committed to addressing youth mental health challenges post-pandemic. With a focus on supporting underserved communities, the foundation is allocating $9 million over three years to fund evidence-informed programs and services. The goal is to increase access to mental health intervention, equip parents and caregivers, and promote social-emotional skills among youth. Grant Details: Grant Range: $100,000 โ€“ $150,000 Term: One-year Eligibility & Requirements: Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations. Budgets should cover eligible expenses related to the grant project, excluding certain overhead costs. Clear progress and impact measurement plans, aligned with addressing health disparities, are required. Grantees must provide progress and final reports during the grant term. Geographical Focus: Connecticut Georgia Missouri New Jersey Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Application Timeline: Application Opens: April 17 Application Closes: May 22 Notification of Awards: Early July Grant Term Begins: August 1 Contact Information: For inquiries, contact [email protected].

Community Development
Nonprofits
ARPA Small Business Micro Grant Program
$15,000
City of Atlantic City (Department of Planning & Development)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to small, for-profit businesses in Atlantic City that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them cover essential operational costs and promote economic recovery.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Just Transition Fundโ€™s Local Economy Lab Initiative
$500,000
JU.S.t Transition Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Home Runs for Heroes Grants
$1,000
OceanFirst Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist veterans and active service members in central and southern New Jersey.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Special Project Grant Program
$25,000
The Presser Foundation (TPF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small, nonprofit music organizations in the Philadelphia area that are either newly established or facing challenges due to reduced public funding, helping them build capacity and ensure sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
ArtStart Grant
$10,000
Newark Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Jewish Community Foundation Grants
$5,000
Jewish Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Southern New Jersey that offer innovative programs and services benefiting the local community, particularly those serving Jewish and secular populations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fund for a Just and Equitable Morris County
$15,000
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Morris County that are dedicated to promoting justice and equity for historically marginalized communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Opioid Settlement Grant
$50,000
Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services (HealthierJC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Jersey City that create STEAM and STEM programs focused on mental health awareness for youth aged 8 to 24, aiming to combat the effects of opioid misuse.

Health
Nonprofits
Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation Grant - Cycle B
$50,000
Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that aim to improve breast health services for underserved women through initiatives focused on screening, treatment, and education.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Morris County, New Jersey area that focus on improving community wellbeing through education, human services, arts and culture, the environment, and animal welfare.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Environment
City or township governments