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New Jersey Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 29 grant opportunities

Arts and Culture Programming Grant
$3,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small organizations in Philadelphia and surrounding areas to create inclusive and accessible arts and culture programs that engage diverse communities and enhance public access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Passaic County Children’s Support Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

May 13, 2025

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
2025 Youth Inclusion Initiative
$100,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in New Jersey to create job opportunities and hands-on environmental experiences for underserved youth aged 16-20, focusing on fostering a diverse green workforce.

Recreation
City or township governments
Outdoor Programs in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

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.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Rooted in Justice 2024-2025
$25,000
Cedar Tree Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations that empower youth aged 12 to 20 through established, youth-led urban greening initiatives focused on social and environmental justice in select states.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
The Cummings Fund Grant
$1,500,000
The Cummings Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in New York City and Northeastern New Jersey that focus on innovative programs in social welfare, education, and healthcare, particularly for youth in underserved communities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Home Runs for Heroes Grants
$1,000
OceanFirst Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

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

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Jewish Community Foundation Grants
$5,000
Jewish Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Southern New Jersey that offer innovative programs and services benefiting the local community, particularly those serving Jewish and secular populations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fund for a Just and Equitable Morris County
$15,000
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Morris County that are dedicated to promoting justice and equity for historically marginalized communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation Grant - Cycle B
$50,000
Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that aim to improve breast health services for underserved women through initiatives focused on screening, treatment, and education.

Health
Nonprofits
Fund My Future
$2,367,200
New Jersey Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

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.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2024 Eagles Social Justice
$50,000
Philadelphia Eagles
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the tri-state area focused on addressing gun violence, improving community safety, and enhancing education and police relations.

Community Development
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
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DAY Commemoration mini grant
$5,000
New Jersey Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in New Jersey to create events that honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through meaningful and inclusive programming.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Church in Radburn Christian Values Grant
$50,000
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Bergen and Passaic counties that promote Christian values through community service, outreach to marginalized populations, and social justice initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Grant
Contact for amount
Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greater Newark and the Jewish community of Greater MetroWest NJ to reduce health disparities and improve healthcare access for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Leeway Transformation Award
$15,000
Leeway Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This award provides $15,000 to women, trans, and gender nonconforming artists in the Greater Philadelphia area who have dedicated at least five years to using their art for social change.

Arts
Individuals
Philadelphia Foundation’s Edna W. Andrade Grants
$25,000
Philadelphia Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit art organizations and museums in the Greater Philadelphia area to promote visual fine arts through exhibitions, commissions, and community projects.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that create initiatives promoting health, equity, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits