Funding Amount

$2,000 - $20,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: New Jersey

Focus Areas: Public humanities projects including:

  • Public programs
  • Exhibitions
  • Installations
  • Tours
  • Discussion groups
  • Documentary production
  • Oral history projects
  • Educational programming
  • Community engagement initiatives

Purpose: Support the implementation and expansion of humanities-based public programs that allow individuals to explore history, values, culture, and beliefs. Programs should reach diverse audiences and ensure equitable access to public humanities programming.

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, educational organizations, community groups

Contact Information:

  • Physical: 336 Friends Street, Camden, NJ 08102
  • Mailing: PO Box 3287, Camden, NJ 08101
  • Phone: 609.695.4838
  • Website: njhumanities.org

Additional Notes: Each dollar invested through the grant program is matched through partner organizations. Action grants support program implementation or expansion.

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures are not provided in the available website content. Organizations are directed to:

  1. Visit www.njch.org/grants for more information
  2. Contact NJCH directly at 609.695.4838 or through the website

Materials: The specific required materials and application format are not detailed in the provided content.

What New Jersey Council For The Humanities actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
16
Total given
$202K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$6,325–$15K
  • By dollars: New Jersey 100%. Top recipient cities: Newark, NJ; Lambertville, NJ; Willingboro, NJ.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 81% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Newark History Society · Newark, NJ

    General program

    $15K

  • RITUAL4RETURN Inc · Lambertville, NJ

    General program

    $15K

  • Willingboro Community Development Corporation (WCD · Willingboro, NJ

    General program

    $15K

  • 120 East State a NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Trenton, NJ

    General program

    $15K

  • Colab Arts Inc · New Brunswick, NJ

    General program

    $15K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Humanities
  • Nonprofits
  • Arts

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