Community Development Grants in New Jersey

New Jersey Council on the Arts

General operating support grants for arts organizations in New Jersey. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and state appropriations.

New Jersey Council on the Arts

Project-based grants for arts programming, performances, exhibitions, and community engagement in New Jersey.

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA)

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) provides grants and financing for affordable housing development, community development, homelessness prevention, and housing rehabilitation in NJ.

New Jersey Department of Human Services

NJDHS funds nonprofits and community organizations providing social services including mental health, substance use treatment, disability services, food assistance, and support for vulnerable populations across New Jersey.

New Jersey State Council on the Arts

The NJ State Council on the Arts funds arts organizations, artists, and cultural programs to support excellence in the arts, arts education, and ensure all New Jerseyans have access to diverse arts and cultural experiences.

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency

NJHMFA provides financing and grants to developers, nonprofits, and municipalities for the construction and preservation of affordable housing throughout New Jersey, including HOME and LIHTC programs.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

NJDEP awards grants to municipalities, nonprofits, and organizations for environmental restoration, open space preservation, stormwater management, recycling programs, and clean energy projects across New Jersey.

New Jersey Community Development Corporation

NJCDC provides grants and technical assistance to community development organizations in New Jersey for affordable housing, economic opportunity, community organizing, and neighborhood revitalization in underserved communities.

New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness

NJOHSP distributes federal Homeland Security grant funds to local law enforcement, emergency management agencies, and nonprofits for preparedness planning, training, equipment, and exercises to protect New Jersey communities.

City of Newark

The City of Newark provides grants to nonprofit organizations and community groups for programs and projects that improve quality of life for Newark residents, including youth services, senior programs, arts, and neighborhood development.

New Jersey Humanities Council

Grants for humanities programming including lectures, exhibitions, oral history, documentary, and public humanities projects in New Jersey. Funded by NEH.

New Jersey Department of Agriculture

The NJDA provides grants to farmers, agricultural organizations, and rural communities for farmland preservation, agricultural development, food access programs, and rural economic development across New Jersey.

New Jersey Department of Health

NJDOH awards grants to local health departments, hospitals, and community organizations for public health programs targeting chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, opioid response, and health equity.

Diabetes Training Camp Foundation

Diabetes Training Camp Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Margate, NJ. Focus: community development. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.