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New Jersey Community Development Grants

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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
Radon Awareness Grant Program
$2,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This funding provides support to New Jersey municipalities, schools, and nonprofits for conducting radon testing and raising awareness about the health risks of radon exposure in their communities.

Health
City or township governments
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
Fulton Forward Foundation’s Impact Grant
Contact for amount
Fulton Forward Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on economic empowerment initiatives, such as affordable housing, job training, and financial literacy, within underserved communities across several states.

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
Green Communities Grant
$20,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey municipalities and counties for developing and enhancing community forest management plans to promote sustainable urban forestry.

Environment
City or township governments
Technical Assistance Grants
$10,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit community groups in New Jersey to hire independent experts who help residents understand and engage in the cleanup of contaminated sites in their neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
State Land Urban Acquisition Partnership Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey municipalities and counties for acquiring land to create and improve parks and public open spaces, particularly in underserved urban areas.

Environment
City or township governments
NJHOMES Launchpad Predevelopment Fund
$150,000
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit housing developers partnering with New Jersey municipalities to support the early stages of affordable housing projects for low and moderate-income households.

Housing
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
Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund
$5,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public and private entities in New Jersey for the investigation and cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites, promoting redevelopment and environmental restoration.

Environment
City or township governments
eMobility Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This program provides funding to support electric transportation solutions in New Jersey, focusing on improving mobility and reducing emissions in underserved communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
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
Union County Local Arts Grant
$15,000
Union County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts organizations and eligible entities in Union County to enhance community engagement through diverse and high-quality arts programming.

Arts
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