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New Jersey grants for Special district governments

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Hunterdon County Fire and EMS Grant Program
$35,000
Hunterdon County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial support to fire departments and emergency medical service organizations in Hunterdon County to enhance their operational readiness and safety capabilities through the purchase of essential equipment.

Safety
City or township governments
Historic Preservation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Local Efficiency Achievement Program - Challenge Grant
$150,000
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey municipalities, counties, and school districts for developing innovative shared service initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce costs through collaboration.

Community Development
County governments
Animal Waste Management Plan Outreach, Development Assistance, and Implementation Grant Program
$100,000
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This grant provides financial and technical support to Soil Conservation Districts in New Jersey to help livestock farms develop and implement plans that reduce water pollution from animal waste.

Agriculture
Special district governments
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
Local Efficiency Achievement Program - Implementation Grant
$300,000
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports New Jersey local governments in collaborating on shared services projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs through intergovernmental cooperation.

Community Development
City or township governments
Municipal Park Improvement Program Grants
$6,800,000
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
New Jersey Historic Trust’s Historic Site Management Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Historic Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support for historic preservation projects in New Jersey, targeting organizations and municipalities engaged in restoring and managing historic sites.

Community Development
City or township governments
Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund
$7,500
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region for innovative projects that promote historic preservation and environmental stewardship through planning and educational activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
State and Community Highway Safety Grant
$25,000,000
New Jersey Office of Highway Traffic Safety
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Museums for America Program
$300,000
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.

Education
Nonprofits
Resilient NJ Regional Resilience Planning Grant
$350,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative regional teams of municipalities and community organizations in New Jersey to create comprehensive plans that enhance resilience against climate-related hazards.

Environment
City or township governments