How much funding does The Jefferson Economic Development Fund Grant provide?

The Jefferson Economic Development Fund Grant provides Up to US $12,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for The Jefferson Economic Development Fund Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for The Jefferson Economic Development Fund Grant?

Geography: In Jefferson County. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

The Jefferson Economic Development Fund Grant

Northern New Jersey Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Economic Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $12,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

In Jefferson County

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Jefferson Economic Development Fund, managed by The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations that enhance economic development in Jefferson County. Grants are awarded to initiatives that creatively link their programs to community growth. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations, ensuring a focus on impactful projects that improve the quality of life in the region. This funding aims to foster innovation and sustainability within local communities.

The Community Foundation stewards several charitable funds that annually award grants to support nonprofit organization programs, projects, and initiatives that positively impact the quality of life across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.
Communities served: Jefferson County
Purpose: Support for nonprofit organizations with programs, projects and initiatives that enhance and promote economic development in Jefferson County. Nonprofits are encouraged to think creatively and broadly when examining programs and services and identify a correlation between their work and economic development in the community.

Eligibility

Funding opportunities are open to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations

What Northern New Jersey Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Northern New Jersey Community Foundation reported $32K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023: 2
Total given: $34K
Median grant: $17K
Range: $10K–$24K