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New Jersey grants for Special district governments

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Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Land Acquisition Grant Program
Contact for amount
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to Bergen County municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations for acquiring land to preserve open spaces, protect floodplains, conserve farmland, and maintain historic sites.

Natural Resources
County governments
New Jersey Innovative Healthy Food Retail Initiative
$200,000
Reinvestment Fund and The Food Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

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.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Historic Preservation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for the preservation and restoration of historic properties in Bergen County, New Jersey, aimed at ensuring their longevity and community relevance.

Arts
Special district governments
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Municipal Park Improvement Program Grants
$6,800,000
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to municipal governments in Bergen County, New Jersey, to improve and maintain public parks and recreational facilities for their communities.

Recreation
Special district governments
State and Community Highway Safety Grant
$25,000,000
New Jersey Office of Highway Traffic Safety
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This program provides funding to state agencies, local governments, and eligible nonprofits in New Jersey to implement traffic safety initiatives aimed at reducing motor vehicle crashes and improving road safety.

Transportation
County governments
Community Firewise Grants
$5,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey communities at risk of wildfires to enhance their resilience through proactive planning, risk mitigation, and public awareness initiatives.

Safety
City or township governments
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Grants (CWPPs)
$5,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to New Jersey municipalities and communities for implementing wildfire hazard mitigation practices outlined in their approved Community Wildfire Protection Plans.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Senior Wellness Pilot Program Grant
$250,000
New Jersey Department of Human Services (Division of Aging Services)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in New Jersey to develop programs that reduce social isolation among older adults and people with disabilities, promoting their health and community engagement.

Health
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2025 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
$33,898,500
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible public transit agencies in designated urban areas to improve security and resilience against terrorism and other threats through various protective measures and enhancements.

Transportation
Special district governments
Leaf Composting Grant Program
$1,350,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities in New Jersey for compliance with stormwater management requirements at wood waste recycling and leaf composting facilities.

Environment
City or township governments
FY25 HISTORY REGRANT PROGRAM- Special Projects (SP) Grants
$100,000
Mercer County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

Special Projects grants are available for Mercer County-based nonprofits and government units that present special New Jersey/Mercer County (including local) history programs or events. These grants support specific history-related activities such as exhibitions, educational projects, and preservation efforts. A 1:1 match is required, but 50% of this match can be in-kind. The application deadline is July 1, 2024.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2025 NOAA Delaware Bay B-WET Funding Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for K-12 schools, nonprofits, and local governments in the Delaware Bay watershed to implement hands-on environmental education programs that promote student engagement and community involvement.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$250,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.

Housing
Nonprofits
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program
$15,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help women and minority residents of New Jersey enter and succeed in construction trades, with a focus on equitable access and job placement.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits