When is the deadline for General Field Trip NJ Fund (Community Foundation of New Jersey)?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

General Field Trip NJ Fund (Community Foundation of New Jersey)

Q: Who is eligible for General Field Trip NJ Fund (Community Foundation of New Jersey)?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits; Schools. Geography: New Jersey.

Community Foundation of New Jersey

Foundation Rolling Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Education Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Up to $700 per trip; $1,400 maximum per school

Deadline

Rolling

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: September 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are reviewed and approved on a rolling basis; as of the scrape Field Trip NJ is only accepting applications for Fall 2026 field trips.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofits
Schools

Geography

New Jersey

Overview

This fund supports trips to arts and cultural organizations, historical landmarks, nature preserves, science institutions, and college tours, helping students in underserved communities connect classroom learning with real-life experiences. 'Total funding per trip is capped at $700 for transportation expenses only.' A school may submit an application for multiple trips as long as the request does not exceed $1,400 and the trips serve different teachers and students. 'Field Trip NJ is currently only accepting applications for Fall 2026 field trips.'

How to Apply

Apply through the Field Trip New Jersey / CFNJ online portal. Applications are reviewed and approved on a rolling basis; as of the scrape Field Trip NJ is only accepting applications for Fall 2026 field trips.

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What Community Foundation of New Jersey actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 1,321
Total given: $93.84M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,040–$14.25M

32% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: New Jersey 32%, New York 18%, South Carolina 16%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Newark, NJ; Washington, DC.
8% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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