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2026 Individual Artist Fellowships
$31,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual artists residing in New Jersey, helping them advance their creative projects across various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Individuals
The Paulina and Stephen Cepreghy Foundation Grant
$15,000
The Paulina and Stephen Cepreghy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that focus on environmental sustainability, cultural arts, education, social justice, and print-based media initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust Grant
$10,000
Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey and beyond that focus on arts, education, health, environment, human services, and public benefit initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants for History and Humanities Organizations
$40,000
New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey-based nonprofit organizations focused on history and humanities, helping them address specific operational challenges and enhance their stability through targeted projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust Fund
$25,000
Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, particularly those focused on secondary education, arts, culture, and human services, primarily in New Jersey.

Education
Nonprofits
Robert A. Mills Foundation Grant
$15,000
Robert A. Mills Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey for projects that promote charitable, educational, or humanitarian purposes across various fields such as arts, health, and the environment.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Rudolph Williams Charitable Trust Grant
$3,000
Rudolph Williams Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that are dedicated exclusively to improving the lives of blind individuals across the United States.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Nonprofits Engaged in Child Welfare Work in New Jersey
$5,000
Louise Dorothy Shugard Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Newark, New Jersey, that focus on improving the welfare of children through education, health, and human services initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Svetlana Stalin Welcome to New Jersey Grant
$15,000
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist recent immigrants in New Jersey with essential services like language training, cultural integration, legal aid, and employment readiness to help them achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust Fund
$10,000
Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in southern New Jersey, particularly in Atlantic County, for projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as arts, education, health, and social services.

Education
Nonprofits
George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust Fund
$20,000
George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that focus on improving community welfare and addressing basic human needs for vulnerable populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Action Grants
$15,000
New Jersey Council for the Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

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.

Humanities
City or township governments
2025 Union County History Grant
$7,500
Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, funded by New Jersey Historical Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations and local government units in Union County to enhance historical programs, improve site management, and increase public access to historical resources.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Harry L. Katz Memorial Trust Fund
$60,000
Harry L. Katz Memorial Trust Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Jewish charities and other organizations in Atlantic County, New Jersey, focusing on charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Funding available for Non-profit Organizations in New Jersey
$20,000
Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2024

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

The Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust awards grants exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to organizations that will fulfill those purposes. Donor Name: Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program AreasΒ  Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Grantmaking Priorities Preference may be given to requests from organizations located in the New Jersey area. Funding Information Average grant size: $2,000 to $20,000. Eligibility CriteriaΒ  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 or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

Education
Nonprofits
Institutional/Financial Stabilization Grants for Arts Organizations in New Jersey
Contact for amount
New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2024

Date Added

May 14, 2024

For Fiscal Year 2025, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (Arts Council) is accepting applications from arts organizations for Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants to recommend to the Cultural Trust for funding. Donor Name: New Jersey State Council on the Arts State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:Β  08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Trust seeks to help cultural organizations achieve greater financial and operational stability in order to improve their service to the public. To this end, the Cultural Trust awards grants to support capital projects and institutional and financial stabilization projects at qualified organizations. The Cultural Trust Act directs the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the New Jersey Historical Commission, and the New Jersey Historic Trust to design and administer programs that recommend projects to the Cultural Trust for such grants.Β  Funding Information Organizations may apply for grant funds up to $40,000. The grant period for successful projects is February 10, 2025 to February 28, 2026. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for funds in this grant round, an organization must: Be a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization (no schools, units of government, or religious organizations) that has been qualified by the New Jersey Cultural Trust. Be registered as a charity in New Jersey with the Division of Consumer Affairs and have a Charities Registration number. Have a primary arts-focused focused mission. Not have another active Institutional and Financial Stabilization grant from the Cultural Trust. NOTE: If an organization has an active State Arts Council grant or LAP re-grant, the organization is still eligible to apply for a Cultural Trust grant. If an organization has an active Cultural Trust Capital Historic Preservation grant, that organization is also still eligible to apply. Qualifications In order to become qualified, an organization must demonstrate that it: Is a New Jersey-based tax-exempt nonprofit organization (no colleges, universities, or units of government). Fulfills a primary arts, history, or humanities mission in New Jersey through active programs and services. Has been incorporated for a minimum of four years and has been in operation for a minimum of four years. Has a functioning board that provides financial oversight to the standards set by the Cultural Trust. Is current with Charities Registration and Division of Revenue filings. Is able to submit the required support material as described in the qualification application. For more information, visit New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust Grant Program in New Jersey
$25,000
Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

The Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust makes grants to organizations supporting charitable, literary, scientific and educational purposes. Donor Name: Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:Β  06/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grantmaking Priorities Preference may be given to requests for the following: Secondary education Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services International/foreign affairs Public/society benefit Religion Funding Information Average total giving per year: $200,000 Average grant size: $15,000 to $25,000 Geographic Limitations There are no geographic limitations; however, the Trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in New Jersey. Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

Education
County governments
Non-profit Organizations in New Jersey
$15,000
Robert A. Mills Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

May 15, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

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 AreasΒ  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 CriteriaΒ  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.

Education
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
FY25 HISTORY REGRANT PROGRAM- General Operating Support (GOS) Grants
$100,000
Mercer County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

MERCER COUNTY HISTORY REGRANT PROGRAM FY25 GUIDELINES Introduction: The Mercer County History Regrant Program is a partnership initiative between the New Jersey Historical Commission and the County of Mercer. These funds are aimed at supporting historic sites, organizations, and history programs throughout Mercer County. The application process is now exclusively online through Foundant. Application Calendar: April 1, 2024: Application Open July 1, 2024: Application Deadline August 2024: Peer Panel Review September 2024: Commission Review, Administrative Review & Approval December 2024: Notification of Awards/Contracts Issued June 2025: Interim Report Update January 2026: Final Report Due Program Year: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 Eligibility: Eligible applicants include: Mercer County-based non-profit history organizations, societies, and sites Other Mercer County non-profit organizations offering history-related programs Mercer County-based community and educational entities, including libraries, universities, colleges, and schools Applicants must be incorporated in New Jersey, be in existence for at least two years, and be approved as a non-profit organization under the IRS's Section 501(c)(3) or Section 501(c)(4). Types of Grants: General Operating Support (GOS): Available to non-profit history organizations, providing funding for basic operating costs. Special Projects (SP): Available to non-profits and government units, supporting history events, programs, or projects related to NJ, Mercer County, or its municipalities. Match Requirements: GOS grants require a full cash match (1:1) from the applicant. SP grants require a 1:1 cash match, with 50% of the match allowed to be in the form of in-kind donations. Ineligible Expenses: Acquisitions, capital improvements, deficits, endowments, scholarships/prizes, restoration or preservation of structures, etc. Grant Payments & Reporting: Grants are distributed in two payments, with a brief update due by June 2025 and a final report due by January 2026. Final payments are made upon receipt of a satisfactory final report. Appeals Process: Organizations can appeal if their application was misinterpreted or misunderstood by the Review Panel. Appeals are reviewed by a 3-person panel of Commissioners. Notice: Grant awards are dependent on funding levels approved by the State for the New Jersey Historical Commission and County History Partnership Program. Organizations are advised to plan programming and expenditures carefully. For further details, please refer to the full guidelines available on Foundant or contact the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage. Grant renewed every year.

Community Development
Nonprofits