New Jersey Private Grants

The Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey is offering a $5,000 Impact Grant for 501(c)3 organizations to fund projects supporting self-identifying women, girls, and gender non-conforming individuals in selected counties of New Jersey, with a focus on inclusion in leadership roles, excluding individual grants, political campaigns, capital campaigns, endowments, loans, scholarships, sponsorships, and international travel.

The Somerset Hills Community Health Foundation (SHCHF) grant, advised by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, aims to fund projects promoting healthier communities in Morris and Somerset counties, focusing on independent living for underserved or aging populations, chronic disease prevention, mental health, and increasing the number of healthcare workers through scholarships and training.

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.

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 Impact100 Essex is pleased to announce the Equity Grants Program. Donor Name: Impact100 Essex State: New Jersey County: Essex County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Equity Grants: Recognize BIPOC-led nonprofits are disproportionately underfunded compared to their White-led counterparts and colleagues. Highlight organizations that engage with — and seek input from — the constituents they work with and serve. Offer funding to smaller, community-based organizations best situated to advocate for and understand communities of color. Provide unrestricted funding to support the growth of small nonprofit organizations. Funding Information Mission-based, unrestricted grants ranging from $10,000 – $15,000 awarded to three local nonprofits led by Black, Indigenous and other People of Color (BIPOC).  Eligibility Criteria BIPOC-led organizations that are: Managed by Board and executive staff at least 50% BIPOC. Connected to their communities, particularly communities of color. Delivering services within Essex County, NJ. Are 501 (c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor who is one. Have operated for at least two years. Have an annual operating budget of no more than $500,000. They do NOT fund: Lobbying, partisan or religious activities Debt reduction, interim or bridge funding, retroactive funding Endowments, scholarships or fundraising Re-granting or grants to individuals For more information, visit Impact100 Essex.

The Community Foundation of New Jersey is seeking applications for its RSI Foundation Grant Program. Donor Name: Community Foundation of New Jersey State: New Jersey County: Middlesex County (NJ), Union County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/22/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Created from the merger between Columbia Bank and RSI Bank in 2022, the RSI Foundation’s purpose is to continue the tradition of community giving that was critical to RSI Bank. RSI Foundation works together with Columbia Bank, Columbia Bank Foundation, community organizations and other charitable foundations to make a difference in the communities formerly served by RSI Bank. Focus Areas The philanthropic work is based in two areas of focus: Partnering with marginalized populations They partner with groups helping those who may be unable to meet their basic needs due to physical, mental, economic, or social circumstances or constraints. Improving neighborhood quality of life They support organizations, projects and initiatives that contribute to the health, happiness and well-being of people who live within the community. Funding Information Grant awards typically range between $2,500 – $25,000. Eligibility Criteria Organizations and programs or projects must meet all of the criteria below: Applicant organization is a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, government agency, or religious institution Applicant organization is in good standing with the IRS Applicant organization has been in operation for at least one year Applicant organization demonstrates a need for private financial support Program or project demonstrates impact in the Foundation’s geographic area of focus (Rahway, NJ and/or the surrounding communities in Union and Middlesex Counties) Program or project has direct relevance to the Foundation’s areas of focus (see Our Focus Areas) Evaluation Criteria Applications will be reviewed based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: Specific Community Need The program/project addresses a specific need in the community and falls within the Foundation’s areas of focus. Measurable Impact The program/project offers a clear, measurable impact or benefit to the community as a whole or a special segment of the population. Achievability The program or project is achievable with the resources (staff/volunteer, financial, history of programs) of the organization Realistic Expectations The program or project has outlined a realistic goal, timeline, and reasonable budget. For more information, visit CFNJ.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Northern New Jersey that focus on patient care, education, and services for disadvantaged populations, particularly women and children in need.

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.

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.

This grant provides $50,000 to diverse-led small businesses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey that meet specific criteria, aiming to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in creating new jobs and fostering business growth.

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 Areas  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 Criteria  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.

This grant provides financial support to animal shelters and organizations in New Jersey that care for small household pets like dogs, cats, and birds.

Frank H. Stewart Trust provides grants to assist Gloucester County, Salem County, Atlantic County, Cumberland County, Cape May County, New Jersey, and the municipalities therein with the purchase of land to be used for public parks, recreation grounds, game refuges, fishing or propagation of fish, bird sanctuaries, or grounds for the protection and preservation of wildlife. Donor Name: Frank H. Stewart Trust State: New Jersey County: Atlantic County (NJ), Cape May County (NJ), Cumberland County (NJ), Gloucester County (NJ), Salem County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: In addition, the Trust supports the care, maintenance, upkeep, repair, improvement, and similar costs and expenses with respect to any land owned by prior grantees that was purchased with funds from the Trust. Program Areas  Environment Animals Funding Information Average total giving per year: $150,000. Eligibility Criteria  Any potential grant recipient shall obtain from its governing body a resolution or agreement that such lands to be purchased shall be dedicated by the recipient to the public. Certified copy of the property appraisal. Land should have flowing water course, bounded by streams or bodies of water, (fresh, salt, natural or artificial) tide water or otherwise, including marshes. Land is to be used for the purposes of public parks, recreation grounds, game refuges, fishing or propagation of fish, bird sanctuaries, or grounds for the protection and preservation of wildlife. If funded, the municipality is obligated to maintain the property. Prior grantees can request funds from the Trust for the care, maintenance, upkeep, repair, improvement, and similar costs and expenses with respect to any land that was purchased with funds from the Trust. To be eligible, must be local municipality in one of the specific New Jersey counties named above. 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.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, focused on health, education, and human services, particularly for the care of the sick, disabled, orphaned children, and the elderly.

The Ann E. Talcott Fund provides grants to organizations operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes, as well as for testing for public safety, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Donor Name: The Ann E. Talcott Fund State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  07/22/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Education Environment, animals Health Human services Grantmaking Priorities Paramount consideration is given to requests from organizations aiding the indigent. Funding Information Average grant size: $1,500 to $15,000. Geographic Limitations The Foundation has a practice of supporting organizations located in New Jersey. Requirements Grants are made only to organizations that 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.

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.

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:  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.  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.

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:  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.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Salem County, NJ, to implement small-scale health and wellness programs focused on promoting healthy eating, active living, and preventing teen pregnancy and childhood obesity.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in New Jersey that create innovative programs to support low-and-moderate income individuals and communities in areas such as affordable housing, economic development, financial education, health services, food security, environmental sustainability, and the arts.