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New Jersey Community Development Grants

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The Bunbury Fund - One-Year Capacity Building Grants
$50,000
Princeton Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This grant provided funding to nonprofit organizations in Mercer County and central New Jersey to strengthen their capacity and effectiveness in delivering services to the community.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
ARPA Small Business Micro Grant Program
$15,000
City of Atlantic City (Department of Planning & Development)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to small, for-profit businesses in Atlantic City that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them cover essential operational costs and promote economic recovery.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Bunbury Fund - Multi-Year Capacity Building Grants
$150,000
Princeton Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in central New Jersey, particularly Mercer County, to strengthen their internal systems and enhance their long-term effectiveness through capacity-building initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Just Transition Fund’s Local Economy Lab Initiative
$500,000
JU.S.t Transition Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

Community Development
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
Capital Support Grant
$100,000
The Presser Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to music organizations for capital projects that improve their facilities, technology, and equipment, excluding general operating expenses and non-music-related activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Special Project Grant Program
$25,000
The Presser Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small, nonprofit music organizations in the Philadelphia area that are either newly established or facing challenges due to reduced public funding, helping them build capacity and ensure sustainability.

Arts
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
Trees for Schools Grant Program
$250,000
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to New Jersey public schools and colleges for tree planting projects that address climate change, improve local environments, and create educational opportunities.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ArtStart Grant
$5,000
Newark Arts
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local artists, schools, nonprofits, and community groups in Newark to create innovative arts projects that engage underserved populations and address social issues.

Arts
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
Community Development Block Grant Program
$1,053,789
City of Hoboken Department of Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This program provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in Hoboken to improve housing, infrastructure, and services for low- and moderate-income residents.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

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Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Opioid Settlement Grant
$50,000
Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services (HealthierJC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Jersey City that create STEAM and STEM programs focused on mental health awareness for youth aged 8 to 24, aiming to combat the effects of opioid misuse.

Health
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
Mid Atlantic Tours Program
Contact for amount
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Mid-Atlantic region to host live performances and community engagement activities featuring artists, with a focus on accessibility and geographic diversity.

Arts
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
Urban Heat Island Mitigation Grant Program
$1,000,000
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and community groups in New Jersey for projects that reduce urban heat effects and improve resilience in vulnerable urban areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Morris County, New Jersey area that focus on improving community wellbeing through education, human services, arts and culture, the environment, and animal welfare.

Education
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