New Jersey Education Grants

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.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for its Solid Waste Recycling Enhancement Act (REA) Higher Education Research Grant Program. Donor Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose is to fund projects that support the objectives of the Recycling Enhancement Act. Proposals may be designed to enhance existing resources, tools, or methodologies or create new resources pursuant to the Recycling Enhancement Act. Grant Limitations Approximately $1M of grant funding has been allocated to this opportunity. Awardees and grant amounts will be selected based on the proposal, selection criteria and funds available to the Department as identified herein. The Department reserves the right to only award a portion of allocated funds or apportion funds among the project areas at the Department’s discretion. Who is Eligible? New Jersey institutions of higher education, may be implemented in conjunction with, or subcontracted or partnered to/with, other entities identified in the application as permitted by law. This funding opportunity is available for projects that support the objectives of the REA. Grants may be awarded under the following criteria:  Recycling demonstration, research, or education, including professional training areas. Qualifications Required for Consideration Grants awarded to successful applicants may cover personnel (salaries/fringe benefits), other direct costs (e.g. supplies, printing, mailings, mileage, contractual) and indirect costs. Indirect, fringe benefits or administrative costs should be estimated using an approved negotiated cost agreement. Entities that do not have such an agreement can elect to charge a rate of 10% of modified total direct costs, if available. Please attach a copy of the negotiated cost agreement (if any) to the application submission. For more information, visit NJDEP.

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey counties and municipalities for projects that improve urban and community forestry, such as tree planting and forest management, to promote sustainable environmental practices.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Newark, New Jersey, that enhance STEAM education for underserved students, with a focus on innovative programming and teacher development.

The Edna W. Andrade Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation, supports grants for local or national museums or nonprofit art organizations to benefit visual fine artists from Greater Philadelphia. Donor Name: Philadelphia Foundation State: New Jersey, Pennsylvania County: Bucks County (PA), Burlington County (NJ), Camden County (NJ), Chester County (PA), Delaware County (PA), Gloucester County (NJ), Mercer County (NJ), Montgomery County (PA), Philadelphia County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of the fund is to benefit visual fine artists from the Greater Philadelphia area by providing funds for the following: Grants to local or national museums or other charitable organizations that request funding for the purchase or commission of works of art by specific artists from the Greater Philadelphia area Grants to local or national museums for the funding of one-person exhibitions of specific artists from the Greater Philadelphia area Grants to nonprofit organizations as fiscal agents for individual artists or groups of artists from the Greater Philadelphia area who propose to start or are engaged in continuing educational, cultural, humanitarian or environmental projects. “Fine Artists” means those who work in the visual – as distinguished from the performing — arts: working in two- or three- dimensions who employ the media of painting, drawing, printmaking, photography or sculpture. The Greater Philadelphia area is defined as Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties in New Jersey. Funding Information Grants in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 will be awarded. Eligibility Requirements  501c3 status The organization must have created, curated, produced, or presented at least three professional public exhibits or projects within the last five years. If the organization is a religious institution, it may only apply for nonsectarian activities. The organization must have adopted a non-discrimination policy including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability and any other legally protected characteristics. For more information, visit The Philadelphia Foundation.

The County of Somerset Cultural & Heritage Commission is accepting applications for its History Partnership Grant Program. Donor Name: County of Somerset Cultural & Heritage Commission State: New Jersey County: Somerset County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The County History Partnership Program (CHPP) enables the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) to support both existing and emerging local history organizations serving the public. Funds granted are used to support local history organizations and other non-profit organizations and municipalities within Somerset County that provide history programming, services and development. Grant awards are competitive and seek to encourage excellence in history programming at the local level.  The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission (SCC&HC) is the agency officially designated in Somerset County to apply for, receive and administer this annual local History Partnership Program Grant. The SCC&HC accepts grant proposals which conform to the guidelines stated herein. An independent peer panel evaluates all submitted applications, and provides recommendations for funding, which are submitted to the SCC&HC for approval. Upon the Commission’s approval, grants are authorized through resolution with the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners.  Organizations must be Somerset County based and provide programs or services that increase access to New Jersey history and/or expand upon the knowledge of New Jersey history or seek to improve management of a local history organization. Eligible Expenses Salaries and wages  Contracted services / outside fees and services  Printing, publicity, marketing  Postage and telephone  Fundraising and development  Staff training / capacity building  Lease expenses  Mortgage interest  Equipment purchase, installation, and lease (e.g., computers, office furnishings, files)  Utilities and HVAC (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  Project Specific 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 Eligiblity Criteria Organization must be Somerset County-based, operating as a:  Non-profit organization – 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 Unit of local government  Institution of higher education or Faith-based organization For more information, visit County of Somerset Cultural.

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.

The Robert A. Mills Foundation provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, humanitarian, scholarship, or educational purposes. Donor Name: Robert A. Mills Foundation State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Robert A. Mills Foundation makes grants to organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, humanitarian, scholarship, or educational purposes. Specificity regarding the need, practicability, and usefulness of each proposed grant is encouraged. Program Areas  Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Funding Information Average grant size: $5,000 to $15,000. Geographic Limitations There are no geographic restrictions; however, the Foundation has a practice of supporting organizations located in the New Jersey area. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

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.

The County History Partnership Program (CHPP) was created in 2015 by the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) to extend the administration of local re-granting programs to all of New Jersey’s 21 counties. Donor Name: Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission State: New Jersey County: Somerset County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant helps support local history organizations that serve the public. The Commission is accepting applications from historical societies, organizations, nonprofits, and municipalities that are responsible for historic structures or archaeological sites. Organizations must be Somerset County based and provide programs or services that increase access to New Jersey history and/or expand upon the knowledge of New Jersey history or seek to improve management of a local history organization. Eligible Applicants  Organization must be Somerset County-based, operating as a: Non-profit organization – 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 Unit of local government Institution of higher education or Faith-based organization Organization must provide a program or service that increases public access to New Jersey history and/or expand upon the knowledge of New Jersey history or seek to improve management of a local history organization. Organization must have provided public history programs and/or services in Somerset County for the benefit of the general public for at least two years prior to application. Organization must provide proof of stability and fiscal responsibility. For more information, visit SCC&HC.

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.

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.

The Ion Bank Foundation is accepting applications to support programs and organizations that will contribute to the betterment of the communities it serves. Donor Name: Ion Bank Foundation State: Connecticut, New Jersey County: Hartford County (CT), Litchfield County (CT), Morris County (NJ), New Haven County (CT) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  09/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Types of Grants The Ion Bank Foundation awards both designated and competitive grants. Designated grants will be made to organizations selected by the Ion Bank Foundation and will not be required to submit an application for this funding. Organizations will be notified by Ion Bank Foundation about the schedule for distribution and amount of their funding immediately after these awards are made. Competitive grants are made for programs and capital needs. The Foundation will primarily fund direct costs incurred in starting or improving a program. However, indirect/overhead expenses are permitted as a line item – overhead above 10% of request must be documented in the Budget Narrative. Specifically, Ion Bank Foundation seeks projects that align with the Ion Bank Foundation’s priorities. The priorities are: Affordable housing and rehabilitation Community services; including but not limited to, healthcare, education, job training, social services, child care, and credit or financial services Economic development Revitalization or stabilization of distressed or underserved areas In addition, the Ion Bank Foundation looks for strong proposals that Address demonstrated community need. Summarize the organization’s track record in successfully implementing programs. Adopt evidence-based programs and models, when appropriate. Demonstrate potential for leveraging additional or sustaining support. Clearly explain the project plan and provide a realistic budget that aligns with stated goals. Advance community plans and priorities, when applicable. Preference is afforded to those requests with broad, visible community involvement in the design and fundraising for the project. Include alliances and collaborative ventures between organizations, especially in cases where a partnership is essential for program success. Describe local presence and benefits to Hartford County, Litchfield County, or New Haven County in Connecticut and Morris County in New Jersey. Funding Information The Ion Bank Foundation fall in the $1,000-$10,000 range. Eligibility Criteria An applicant must be a non-profit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a municipal entity seeking a grant for public purposes or a religious organization seeking a grant for nonsectarian projects primarily associated with foundation priorities. Applicants must be in, or serving communities with Ion Bank’s defined assessment area for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) purposes. For more information, visit Ion Bank Foundation.

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.

This program provides funding to New Jersey middle schools to explore career opportunities in the esports industry, aiming to improve student engagement and attendance, particularly for special populations.

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.

The Research and Education Grant program funds projects that result in gains in farmer knowledge, awareness, skills, and attitudes that are then applied to make measurable on-farm changes leading to greater sustainability. Donor Name: Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: The focus on farmer behavior change is a key requirement of this grant program. A wide variety of topics can be funded by Northeast SARE, including marketing and business, crop production, raising livestock, aquaculture, social sustainability, urban and Indigenous agriculture and much more. Other aspects of projects funded through the Northeast SARE program include those that address climate-smart agriculture practices intended to improve ecological, social, and economic resilience to climate change; increase carbon sequestration; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate-smart practices include reduced and no-till, cover crops, prescribed grazing, ruminant feed management, manure management, fertilizer management, and on-farm energy efficiency. In addition, projects may address traditional ecological knowledge. Funding Information Awards typically range from $30,000 to $250,000. Grant Period Typical project length is 2 to 3 years. The maximum project length allowed is 3.5 years. Geographical Focus  The Northeast region includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. Eligible Applicants Research and Education Grants are open to anyone who works with farmers, including personnel at nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, Cooperative Extension, municipalities, tribal governments, state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, research farms and experiment stations, for-profit business entities (such as private consultants, farmers and veterinary practices), etc. Northeast SARE encourages projects submitted from or in collaboration with women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Additionally, they encourage projects submitted from or in collaboration with Minority Serving Institutions (including 1890s and other historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and tribal colleges and universities) and other organizations in the Northeast that work with historically underserved communities. Your organization must have the legal structure and financial capacity to receive and implement a Northeast SARE contract, including expending funds needed for the project prior to receiving reimbursements from Northeast SARE; advance payments are not possible. Projects must take place within the Northeast region. Applicants and host organizations may be located outside of the Northeast region if the project activities and the farmers served are located within the Northeast region. For more information, visit Northeast SARE.

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 supports organizations in Greater Philadelphia that provide engaging arts education programs for young people aged 5 to 18, fostering creativity and personal growth through partnerships with skilled teaching artists.

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.