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Paterson Impact Grant
$5,000
Wellpoint New Jersey and the Andre Sayegh Civic Association
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This program provides financial support to grassroots organizations and community leaders in Paterson, New Jersey, for innovative projects that enhance neighborhood well-being and empower local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Wildlife Fence Cost-Share Program for Unpreserved Farms
$50,000
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2024

This program provides matching funds to eligible farmers in New Jersey for building wildlife fences to protect their crops from deer, bear, and other wildlife, with support available until the budget is exhausted.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Business Liquor License Grant
$100,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in New Jersey that have recently purchased an inactive liquor license, helping them expand their services and stimulate local economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program
$100,000
New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism (NJTT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This program provides financial support to New Jersey agritourism businesses that enhance visitor experiences through agricultural education and entertainment, helping to attract tourists and promote local agricultural products.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Lifting Up Small Businesses in Woodbridge Grant
$5,000
Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program provides $5,000 grants to small businesses in Woodbridge, New Jersey, to support their growth and development while fostering local economic vitality.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
The Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant
$75,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to early-stage cannabis businesses in New Jersey for operational costs, promoting equity and sustainability in the industry.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Business Improvement Grant
$50,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides financial reimbursement to small businesses and nonprofits in New Jersey for capital improvements and new equipment purchases to support their recovery and growth.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
$250,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i)
$300,000
Exelon Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding program provides financial support and resources to innovative startups focused on clean energy and environmental sustainability solutions that benefit communities within Exelon's service areas.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New Jersey State Navigator Grant
$5,000,000
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in New Jersey that provide free assistance to residents seeking health coverage through the state's marketplace, particularly targeting underserved communities and ensuring access to necessary resources and information.

Health
Nonprofits
Rahway Chamber of Commerce Business Improvement Grant
$5,000
Rahway Chamber of Commerce (RCC)
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to businesses and nonprofit members of the Rahway Chamber of Commerce for projects that improve their physical infrastructure, programming, and digital capabilities, fostering local economic growth and community engagement.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Innovation in Dairy Processing and Packaging Grant
$350,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to dairy processors, associations, packaging manufacturers, and educational institutions in the Northeast to support innovative projects that improve processing and packaging in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Tech Seed Grant
$75,000
New Jersey Commission on Science Innovation and Technology
State

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $75,000 to early-stage clean tech and clean energy companies in New Jersey to support research and development projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New Jersey Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge Phase 2
$800,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for workforce training programs in New Jersey's green economy, specifically targeting organizations that serve Overburdened Communities and prepare individuals for high-demand green jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Farmers’ Market Grant
$500
Farm Credit East
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

May 9, 2024

Farm Credit East recognizes the significance of farmers’ markets for both producers and consumers. In support of this vital marketing channel, we are offering Farmers' Market Grants of up to $500 to eligible applicants. These grants can be utilized to support participating farmers, enhance markets, improve marketing efforts, and implement programs aimed at aiding disadvantaged communities or enhancing access to fresh, local food. Please note that these grants are intended for public markets where multiple farms sell products, not for individual farm markets. Eligibility: Farmers' markets must be located within Farm Credit East’s eight-state territory: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Preference will be given to first-time applicants and markets serving underserved communities with limited access to fresh, local food. Awards will be granted at the sole discretion of Farm Credit East. How to Apply/Application Requirements: The 2024 application cycle is currently open. Please submit the Farmers' Market Grant Application by 4:00 PM on May 31. Recipients will be notified by late June.

Agriculture
Exclusive - see details
The Innovation and Research Fellowship Program
$2,300,000
New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Feb 7, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey companies for hiring Ph.D. candidates and graduates to conduct technological research and foster innovation in the state.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Grants to Improve Quality of Life of Hispanic Community in New Jersey
Contact for amount
New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that are dedicated to improving the social, economic, and educational outcomes of Hispanic communities through various initiatives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Bergen County History Grant Program 2025
$10,000
Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations and local entities in Bergen County, New Jersey, to promote and preserve local history through various programs and projects.

Arts
Small businesses
Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Program
$15,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small and medium-sized businesses in New Jersey that have suffered losses due to temporary closures along Route 80 caused by sinkholes.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses