New Jersey Income Security and Social Services Grants

This program provides financial support to small non-profit organizations in Gloucester County to enhance community programs focused on education, financial stability, and health.

This grant provides financial support to organizations that assist individuals with vision loss by offering services like mobility training, educational resources, and direct care programs to improve their quality of life.

This grant provides funding to New Jersey counties to hire or designate a coordinator who will facilitate shared services initiatives among local governments, promoting efficiency and cost reduction.

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.

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.

This grant provides $100,000 to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey for new or expanded initiatives that demonstrate measurable community impact and sustainability.

This program provides financial assistance to developers in distressed New Jersey municipalities to help cover costs for various real estate projects impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 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 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.

The County of Somerset Cultural & Heritage Commission is soliciting applications for its Local Arts 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 Local Arts Program (LAP) Grant enables the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA) to support local arts development within each of New Jersey’s 21 counties through a competitive grant application process by awarding funds to officially designated county arts agencies (CAAs). 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 Arts Program Grant. 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 Arts Program Grant. An independent peer panel evaluates all submitted applications, and provides recommendations for funding, which are submitted to the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission for approval. Upon the SCC&HC’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 the Arts, expand upon creative placemaking, or seek to improve management of a local arts organization. Eligibility Criteria Organization must be Somerset County based and provide an Arts program/project within Somerset County that benefits Somerset County residents. At the time of application, an organization must be incorporated as a non-profit in the State of New Jersey and designated tax-exempt by determination of the Internal Revenue Service (in accordance with Section 501(c)3 or (c)4). A copy of this documentation must be submitted with application. Somerset County based governmental agencies or commissions under a municipality or township are also eligible to apply. The organization must provide a program or service that encourages public participation in the Arts and that increases public accessibility to the Arts. Organizations must provide proof of stability and fiscal responsibility. Programs in educational or religious institutions that do not actively seek a wide general publicaudience are ineligible. However, after-school programs utilizing school or faith-based facilities,broadly advertised as open to and welcoming the general public, are eligible for funding. For more information, visit County of Somerset Cultural.

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.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in New Jersey that assist visually impaired individuals, the homeless, unemployed, or those struggling with substance dependency, with a focus on enhancing their capacity and impact.

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 Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Development Fund supports nonprofits that are located in the Chamber’s five-county footprint and play a critical role in education, leadership, economic opportunity, and self-sufficiency. Donor Name: Princeton Area Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/17/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Projects / programs from organizations that play a critical role in the following areas: Education: They support innovative programs that help low-income and at-risk students succeed in school and prepare for post-secondary education and/or entry into the workforce. Priority is given to programs that reach a broad number of students, bring together community resources, support curriculum innovation, and could be replicated if successful. Economic Opportunity and Workforce Development: They support the creation of economic opportunity through grants to nonprofits that foster economic development including programs that support small business development and expansion, commercial revitalization, job creation, work-entry programs, specific skills training, and transportation. Grant Period One-year grants. Eligibility Criteria  An applicant must have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code, be a publicly supported charity under Section 509, and be registered with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs as a charity in good standing. Applications will be accepted from organizations that operate and provide services within the Chamber’s geographic area which includes the following municipalities: Municipality of Princeton Ewing Township  Robbinsville Township West Windsor Township  Lawrence Township  Monroe Township Plainsboro Township  Hopewell Borough  Cranbury Township Montgomery Township Hopewell Township Borough of Allentown South Brunswick Township  Pennington Borough Franklin Township City of Trenton  East Windsor Township Borough of Rocky Hill Hamilton Township  Hightstown Borough The Village of Kingston. For more information, visit PACF.

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 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.