New Jersey Income Security and Social Services Grants
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Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 20, 2023
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 7, 2023
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York City and northern New Jersey that focus on enhancing community well-being through initiatives in arts, education, health, public policy, and youth and families.
Application Deadline
Dec 30, 2025
Date Added
Aug 11, 2025
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select states that focus on economic empowerment through initiatives like affordable housing, job training, and financial literacy.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 21, 2023
This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and schools in New York City, Boston, and Newark, New Jersey, that focus on youth development and education, helping young people achieve academic and career success.
Application Deadline
Nov 30, 2025
Date Added
Oct 24, 2024
This funding opportunity supports New Jersey-based charitable organizations focused on public health education, environmental engagement for children, and social services for disadvantaged youth.
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.
Application Deadline
Aug 1, 2026
Date Added
Jun 6, 2024
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that focus on health, human services, and education, particularly for vulnerable populations in Bergen and Passaic counties.
Application Deadline
Sep 12, 2024
Date Added
Aug 8, 2024
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 Costsย 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 planningย 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 Areasย 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 Criteriaย To be eligible for consideration for this RFP, the bidder must satisfy the following requirements:ย 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.ย 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.ย If the primary bidder is a governmental entity, a Letter of Commitment or a Resolution or Proclamation from the communityโs elected official(s) is requiredย For the Age-Friendly Projects Grant, the bidder must be a nonprofit or governmental entity;ย 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;ย 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;ย The bidder must be fiscally viable based upon an assessment of the bidderโs audited financial statements. If a bidder is determined, in DHSโ 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.
Application Deadline
Jan 6, 2025
Date Added
Sep 4, 2024
This funding provides financial support to organizations in select states to expand early childhood education and care services for low-income infants and toddlers, ensuring they receive essential developmental, educational, and health services.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 4, 2024
This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Delaware Valley that offer direct services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
Application Deadline
Jul 17, 2024
Date Added
Jun 4, 2024
The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Development Fund supports nonprofits that are located in the Chamberโs 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 Criteriaย 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 Chamberโs geographic area which includes the following municipalities: Municipality of Princeton Ewing Townshipย Robbinsville Township West Windsor Townshipย Lawrence Townshipย Monroe Township Plainsboro Townshipย Hopewell Boroughย Cranbury Township Montgomery Township Hopewell Township Borough of Allentown South Brunswick Townshipย Pennington Borough Franklin Township City of Trentonย East Windsor Township Borough of Rocky Hill Hamilton Townshipย Hightstown Borough The Village of Kingston. For more information, visit PACF.
Application Deadline
Jan 6, 2025
Date Added
Sep 4, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver high-quality early childhood education and family services to low-income children and families across multiple states in the U.S.
Application Deadline
Sep 13, 2024
Date Added
Aug 19, 2024
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 Jerseyโs 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&HCโs 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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 22, 2024
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.
Application Deadline
Oct 14, 2024
Date Added
Sep 13, 2024
The Princeton Area Community Foundation's Community Impact Grants offer financial support to nonprofits addressing the needs of under-resourced individuals and communities in specific regions of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, prioritizing areas such as food security, homelessness, education, mental health, and community building.
Application Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Date Added
Jun 11, 2024
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 Criteriaย 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 Criteriaย Non-Profit Organizations are eligible to apply. For more information, visit County of Burlington.
Application Deadline
Jan 29, 2025
Date Added
Oct 23, 2024
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 13, 2024
This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia and Camden that create free outdoor programs to help underserved communities access and enjoy parks, trails, and waterways.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2025
Date Added
May 21, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2025
Date Added
Oct 23, 2024
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.