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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
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
Community Disaster Relief Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that are working on recovery projects following the recent wildfires.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Santander's Cultivate Small Business program
Contact for amount
Santander Bank
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofits focused on community development initiatives in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, particularly in the Northeast, Florida, and Texas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Basic Needs Grant
$40,000
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area that help meet the essential needs of disadvantaged children and older adults by supplying food, clothing, and shelter.

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
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
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
Open Space Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Morris County
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and qualified charitable conservancies in Morris County, New Jersey, for the acquisition and preservation of open space and recreational areas.

Environment
City or township governments
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
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
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