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New Jersey Community Development Grants

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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
The Karma Foundation Grant
$25,000
The Karma Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in New Jersey and beyond for various projects, operational needs, and capacity building, with a focus on enhancing community services and leveraging additional funding.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

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
Seed Grant
$5,000
The Maplewood Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early-stage nonprofit organizations in Maplewood and South Orange, New Jersey, helping them launch and sustain community-focused initiatives that improve local quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
Program Grant
$100,000
The Maplewood Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports established nonprofit organizations in Maplewood and South Orange, New Jersey, to launch or expand impactful programs that address community needs and improve residents' quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Basic Needs Grant
$40,000
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area and Camden, NJ, to deliver essential services like food, clothing, and shelter to vulnerable children and seniors.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Karma Foundation’s Grant Program for New Jersey
$25,000
Karma Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Middlesex, Union, and Mercer Counties of New Jersey, as well as those with a regional or statewide focus, to enhance their capacity and address community needs through various projects and initiatives.

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

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
Charles B. Mathis Memorial Trust Fund
$5,000
Charles B. Mathis Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations that assist vulnerable populations in Ocean County, New Jersey, including the elderly, the poor, and individuals with disabilities, while also promoting education and community development.

Health
Nonprofits
The Charles Hayden Foundation Grant
$12,000
The Charles Hayden Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and schools in New York City, Boston, and Newark, New Jersey, that focus on youth development and education, helping young people achieve academic and career success.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Mini-Grant Program
$3,000
Salem Health and Wellness Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Salem County, NJ, to implement small-scale health and wellness programs focused on promoting healthy eating, active living, and preventing teen pregnancy and childhood obesity.

Health
Nonprofits
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
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
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
Real Estate Gap Financing Grant Program
$5,000,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to developers in distressed New Jersey municipalities for real estate projects that aim to revitalize communities and have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Housing
Nonprofits
Housing Grant Program
$25,000
Columbia Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that focus on improving housing, economic development, financial literacy, health services, food security, environmental sustainability, and the arts for low- and moderate-income communities.

Housing
Nonprofits
Kids Recreation Grant
$1,000,000
Union County
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities in Union County for developing and improving recreational facilities that benefit children, such as playgrounds and sports infrastructure.

Recreation
City or township governments
Columbia Bank Micro Grant Program
$7,500
Columbia Bank Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that focus on community investment, education, health, food security, the arts, and environmental sustainability, with funding ranging from $5,000 to $7,500.

Community Development
Nonprofits