New Jersey Grants

Last updated October 10, 2026

There are currently 31 active grants available to New Jersey applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

31 grants in New Jersey

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
General Operating Support (GOS) Arts Council Grants · State Nov 19, 2026 · Varies Annual funding over a three-year period for eligible operating expenses of nonprofit organizations with missions exclusively devoted to the arts. Provides multiyear, flexible support to help organizations pay for basic operations.	Nov 19, 2026	Varies
General Program Support (GPS) Arts Council Grants · State Nov 19, 2026 · Varies Annual funding over a three-year period for the direct arts-related costs of full-time, ongoing, New Jersey-based public arts programs. Supports the operating costs of full-time, public arts programs.	Nov 19, 2026	Varies
AADC Scholarships Associate Alumnae of Douglass College · Foundation ~November · Varies The Associate Alumnae of Douglass College (AADC) offers scholarship support to incoming and returning Douglass College students; Fall 2026 scholarship applications are open as of May 27, 2026 and close on November 29, 2026 at midnight…	~November	Varies
David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation Grants David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies The David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation invites grant requests from non-profit institutions in the southern New Jersey geographic area.	~February	Varies
Office of Revenue and Economic Analysis — Grant Opportunities Office of Revenue and Economic Analysis · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from Office of Revenue and Economic Analysis. Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
Casino Control Commission (CCC) — Grant Opportunities Casino Control Commission (CCC) · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from Casino Control Commission (CCC). Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
Quality of Life Grants Program Christopher Reeve Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reeve Foundation's Quality of Life (QoL) Grants Program, created by the late Dana Reeve, awards grants to organizations (not individuals) that improve the quality of life for people living with paralysis (from spinal cord injury…	Not published	Varies
Board of Public Utilities (BPU) — Grant Opportunities Board of Public Utilities (BPU) · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
NJ Economic Development Authority — Grant Opportunities NJ Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from NJ Economic Development Authority. Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
Quinn's Corner Fund (Community Foundation of New Jersey) Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · $5K These grants help organizations that support survivors fleeing domestic violence with their pets in New Jersey. Emergency funds can be used to cover a pet deposit for a new apartment, temporary pet boarding, or other bills and supplies.	Rolling	$5K
Harold Wetterberg Foundation Scholarship (AVMF) American Veterinary Medical Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies AVMF, in partnership with the Harold Wetterberg Foundation, awards scholarships to current or former residents of New Jersey pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. FLAG for amount/deadline.	Not published	Varies
General Field Trip NJ Fund (Community Foundation of New Jersey) Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K 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…	Rolling	Up to $1K
Schumann Fund for New Jersey Field Trip Grant (Community Foundation of New Jersey) Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Thanks to a grant from the Schumann Fund for New Jersey, Field Trip New Jersey funding is available to all Essex County schools and other nonprofit organizations serving Essex County that are current grantees of the Schumann Fund.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Divisions/Agencies — Grant Opportunities Divisions/Agencies · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from Divisions/Agencies. Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
Office of Management and Budget — Grant Opportunities Office of Management and Budget · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from Office of Management and Budget. Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
Departments/Agencies — Grant Opportunities Departments/Agencies · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from Departments/Agencies. Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority — Grant Opportunities New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority. Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
Office of Diversity and Inclusion — Grant Opportunities Office of Diversity and Inclusion · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
Grants Management Office — Grant Opportunities Grants Management Office · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from Grants Management Office. Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
Pi Chubb Field Trip NJ Grant (Community Foundation of New Jersey) Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K This opportunity funds trips to arts and cultural organizations, historical landmarks, nature preserves, science institutions, and college tours.	Rolling	Up to $2K
The Bolger Foundation Grants Bolger Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $227K Active grantmaker with an open online application; Spring and Fall cycles; Spring 2026 already awarded ($623k outright to 37 orgs + $1.83M challenge to 49 orgs); outright grants range ~$10k-$226,500 with larger challenge/matching grants…	Not published	$10K – $227K
Office of Administrative Law (OAL) — Grant Opportunities Office of Administrative Law (OAL) · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from Office of Administrative Law (OAL). Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
Office of the Public Defender (OPD) — Grant Opportunities Office of the Public Defender (OPD) · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from Office of the Public Defender (OPD). Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
Divisions / Agencies — Grant Opportunities Divisions / Agencies · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from Divisions / Agencies. Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies

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About grants in New Jersey

New Jersey has a dense funding environment shaped by its proximity to New York and Philadelphia and a deep base of in-state foundations. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority, State Council on the Arts, and Department of Community Affairs are major state funders, while the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation—headquartered in New Brunswick—anchors one of the nation's largest philanthropic ecosystems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants does New Jersey offer?

Key New Jersey agencies include the Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), the State Council on the Arts, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the Department of Education, and the Department of Environmental Protection. The New Jersey Historic Trust funds preservation, and NJEDA administers a wide range of business and community grant programs.

What foundations serve New Jersey?

Major New Jersey foundations include the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the Victoria Foundation, the Fund for New Jersey, the Princeton Area Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of New Jersey, and the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey. The Turrell Fund and Schumann Fund for New Jersey are also active statewide.

Are there grants for New Jersey small businesses?

Yes. NJEDA runs numerous small business grant and incentive programs, including Main Street and Small Business Lease and Improvement initiatives. The Department of Community Affairs supports neighborhood and main-street revitalization, and many counties and cities offer local business assistance programs.

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