New Jersey Housing Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Passaic County, New Jersey, that serve abused or homeless children by enhancing critical services such as shelter, counseling, education, and basic needs assistance.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey counties for initiatives that improve communication and language access services for residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind, ultimately aiming to reduce health disparities and enhance accessibility in public services.

This grant provides funding to New Jersey-based nonprofit organizations that support veterans and their families by addressing critical issues such as mental health, housing, food security, and economic opportunities.

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 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 funding opportunity supports New Jersey-based charitable organizations focused on public health education, environmental engagement for children, and social services for disadvantaged youth.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that empower and assist women and girls through impactful projects.

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and developers to create and maintain affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents, ensuring these units remain affordable for at least 20 years.

This funding program provides financial support to affordable housing developers for creating and preserving rental units specifically for extremely low-income households in New Jersey.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create accessible and safe housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities transitioning from nursing facilities to community-based living arrangements.

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

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified non-profit organizations in New Jersey for developing affordable housing projects aimed at low-income households.

This program provides funding to developers for creating affordable housing units for low-income families, supporting both non-profit and for-profit projects that enhance community housing availability.

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 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.

The Montclair Foundation’s grant support strives to improve the quality of life for all people in the greater Montclair community. Donor Name: Montclair Foundation State: New Jersey Township: Montclair Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Mental Health and Well-Being Food Security Housing Funding Information Grant awards range from $3,000-$15,000. Eligibility Criteria Must be a 501 (c) 3 Organization for Three Years or more Organization serves the Montclair Community and its Environs Organizations can only apply once within a 12 month period. (Exception made for Fall 2024 grant cycle for organizations that meet the criteria of Mental Health and Well-Being, Food Security or Housing and applied in Spring 2024.) Each cycle we will be making 2-3 larger grants of $10,000-$15,000 The foundation fund general operations but prefer to fund special projects or items. A previous grant award for an organization does not mean an automatic award every year. Each year is a new beginning and all applications are weighted equally We can make multi-year grants, but should not be longer than a 3-year commitment. We appreciate invitations to visit your location or to see the project you are requesting funds for. For more information, visit Montclair Foundation.

The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced that local government and nonprofit entities can apply for Age-Friendly grants to develop local age-friendly initiatives and implement recommendations from the New Jersey Age-Friendly Blueprint that support the health and wellbeing of older New Jerseyans. Donor Name: New Jersey Department of Human Services State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Age-Friendly Grants Program aims to strengthen the capacity of New Jersey communities by providing funding opportunities to local government and nonprofit organizations to assess, plan, and develop local age-friendly initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of older adults. The program is designed to advance efforts that result in tangible and sustainable transformation of policies, systems, and environmental conditions. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Aging Services (DoAS) and seeks bidders to provide the services described in this RFP beginning December 31, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2026. Contingent upon available appropriations, and with funding and oversight provided by DoAS and its contracted partners, grantees will undertake initiatives through one of two possible grant options: Age-Friendly Communities or Age-Friendly Projects. Both grant options will promote public, private and crosssector partnerships, as well as public policies that improve the health, wellbeing, satisfaction, and quality of life for all residents by addressing the eight age-friendly domains of livability: Outdoor spaces and buildings Transportation Housing Social participation Respect and social inclusion Civic participation and employment Communication and information Community support and health services Funding Information A total of four million, nine hundred and ninety thousand dollars ($4,990,000) is available through this RFP. DoAS will provide up to fifty-seven (57) Age-Friendly Community Grants in the amount of seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) for a total of three million, nine hundred and ninety thousand dollars ($3,990,000) and up to ten (10) Age-Friendly Project Grants in the amount of up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for a total of one million dollars ($1,000,000). All grants are contingent upon funding availability. Grant Period December 31, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2026. Allowable Costs  The following costs are considered allowable under the Community Grants Program: Salaries and fringe benefits Strategic planning consultation services and data collection Stakeholder engagement consultation services Training and facilitation In-state travel Business meeting costs Translation services Services, supplies, and survey incentives (including compensation) Community planning  The following costs are considered allowable under the Project Grants Program: Salaries and fringe benefits Strategic planning consultation services and data collection Stakeholder engagement consultation services Training and facilitation Provision of direct services In-state travel Business meeting costs Translation services Services and supplies Community planning and capital investment design Equipment purchase Capital improvements that are in direct service to the proposed program or activity. Allowable capital improvements include those that are permanent installations on property that increase the capital value or useful life of the property. Geographical Areas  The fifty-seven (57) Age-Friendly Community Grants will be distributed based on regions as follows: Northern- Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, Warren, Morris, Essex, Hudson (19 grants) Central- Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union, Ocean (19 grants) Southern- Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May (19 grants) Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for consideration for this RFP, the bidder must satisfy the following requirements:  For the Age-Friendly Communities Grant, the bidder must be a municipal or county governmental entity or a nonprofit that is partnering with a municipality or county.  If the primary bidder is a nonprofit entity, a Letter of Commitment or a Resolution or Proclamation from the elected official(s) of the community they will be working with is required.  If the primary bidder is a governmental entity, a Letter of Commitment or a Resolution or Proclamation from the community’s elected official(s) is required  For the Age-Friendly Projects Grant, the bidder must be a nonprofit or governmental entity;  Funds may be used to support collaborations or consortia between multiple organizations. Each proposal should identify the primary bidder and any partners that will be funded by this grant, if awarded;  The bidder must be in good standing with DHS if it has an existing grant or contract in place. If applicable, the bidder must have all outstanding Plans of Correction (PoC) for deficiencies submitted to DHS for approval prior to submission;  The bidder must be fiscally viable based upon an assessment of the bidder’s audited financial statements. If a bidder is determined, in DHS’ sole discretion, to be insolvent or to present insolvency within the twelve (12) months after bid submission, DHS will deem the proposal ineligible for grant award. For more information, visit NJDHS.

The County of Burlington is currently accepting applications for its Affordable Housing Grant Program. Donor Name: County of Burlington State: New Jersey County: Burlington County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The objectives of the awarding of grant funds under this Program are to promote the construction of new, 100 percent affordable housing projects, as well as the construction of affordable housing units within mixed-income residential development, and the construction of affordable housing units that are designed to provide assistance to communities of need, including families experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and those who are responding to incidents of domestic violence. Funding Information The County will award grants to experienced affordable housing developers under the Program on a discretionary basis not-to-exceed $1,250,000.00 per organization. Developer/Project Eligibility Criteria  For a project to be eligible for the Program, it must be eligible to be funded under any of the following federal housing programs: The National Housing Trust Fund (HTF, administered by HUD); The Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME, administered by HUD); The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (administered by Treasury); The Public Housing Capital Fund (administered by HUD); Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program and Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program (administered by HUD); Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) (administered by HUD); and Multifamily Preservation & Revitalization program (administered by USDA). Eligibility Criteria  Non-Profit Organizations are eligible to apply. For more information, visit County of Burlington.

The Monmouth County Community Grant welcomes proposals from nonprofit organizations addressing a wide range of community needs and priorities. Donor Name: Community Foundation of New Jersey State: New Jersey County: Monmouth County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: While projects from all areas will be considered, priority will be given to initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in leadership and service delivery. Focus Areas  Key focus areas for funding consideration include, but are not limited to: Programs and Services: Support for initiatives that directly benefit underserved populations, including education, healthcare, housing, food security, employment, and youth development. Collaborative Partnerships: Funding for collaborative projects and partnerships between nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, and other stakeholders to maximize impact and address systemic issues affecting underserved populations. General Operating Support: Funding to continue supporting the mission of the nonprofits. Funding Information Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 per organization. Eligibility Criteria  Nonprofit organizations with less than $1,000,000 operating budget serving Monmouth County are encouraged to apply. Nonprofits with larger operating budgets may apply at your discretion. For more information, visit CFNJ.