Church in Radburn Christian Values Grant

The Church in Radburn Christian Values Grant is a private funding initiative focused on advancing faith-centered community work that reflects core Christian values. Administered via the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ), this grant supports nonprofit organizations committed to upholding principles of compassion, service, love, and justice. With an emphasis on spiritual and community development, this program seeks to resource initiatives that deliver pastoral care, promote community engagement, and offer outreach to underserved and vulnerable groups within defined geographic areas. Funding is reserved for initiatives located specifically in Bergen and Passaic counties. These geographic priorities are consistent with CFNJ's ongoing mission to empower regional efforts through philanthropy. The Church in Radburn Christian Values Grant backs a range of programmatic activities that foster spiritual growth, facilitate meaningful community organizing, and contribute to a broader social justice agenda. Examples of eligible programs include those that build congregational capacity for outreach, provide counseling and pastoral care, or organize collective action around issues aligned with Christian ethics and humanitarian principles. Importantly, this opportunity is cyclical in nature and incorporates an eligibility rotation to encourage broader access across the community. Organizations that received funding under this grant within the past two years are not eligible to reapply during the current cycle. This policy ensures that new and emerging organizations have access to resources and helps distribute grantmaking impact more equitably across the community. Applicants are advised to review the access code restrictions and eligibility notes carefully, as the use of access codes is integral to locating and applying for the opportunity within the CFNJ grant portal. Funding amounts for this grant range from $15,000 to $55,000, with a total of two to five awards expected to be made in the current cycle. The total program funding is not disclosed. There are no stated match requirements, which may enhance accessibility for smaller or grassroots organizations without ready access to matching funds. The grant does not detail restrictions on allowable costs, but emphasis is clearly placed on programming that connects to Christian values and local community benefit. Applicants must submit their materials by April 17. Submissions are processed through the CFNJ grant portal, and applicants must create an account and input the access code “Radburn_26” in the portal search bar to locate the application. No pre-application materials such as Letters of Intent are mentioned, and there are no further required pre-submission steps noted. Organizations with questions or requiring clarification are directed to contact the CFNJ grants team via email at [email protected]. Award timing and performance periods are not specified in the opportunity notice. Given that this grant is noted with an asterisk and includes language about recurring eligibility limitations (i.e., every two years), it is reasonable to infer a biennial pattern. If that pattern holds, the next anticipated round would occur in Spring 2028. This information may be useful for organizations planning their long-term funding strategies.