Costco Foundation Grants for New Jersey Services
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding through Costco Foundation. Focused on community impact, the foundation looks for documented needs, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified financial support. Civil rights organizations serving children or providing related human services may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations developing innovative human and social service solutions, including those addressing civil rights issues in New Jersey, may be eligible for this opportunity. Grants from Creag Foundation help smaller or evolving programs test new approaches to social problems; funding is by invitation only, but qualified groups can submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
New Jersey Youth Welfare Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through health, education, development, or welfare programs in New Jersey and beyond can seek up to US $15,000 for direct services and enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation supports child advocacy, homelessness and poverty relief, refugee enrichment, environmental responsibility, and related youth-focused initiatives worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Civil Rights
With a mission to support early-stage social impact ventures, nonprofits and impact-first for-profits in New Jersey and other priority regions can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions benefiting underserved communities. Organizations working on civil rights, social justice, or related systemic issues may be especially competitive.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in New Jersey
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts, science, or arts education programs can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support, including work in New Jersey. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large, well-established organizations engaging youth, developing artistic talent, or providing STEAM-focused education, which may include civil rights-focused cultural programming.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including those in New Jersey, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support health and welfare, education, or community initiatives. Funding may benefit civil rights-focused groups that provide healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, support food pantries and meal programs, or offer STEM and healthy-lifestyle programming in their communities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Community Development Grants for Charities from Roche
New Jersey accredited charities running humanitarian, social development, education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can access funding through Roche, supporting high-quality, sustainable initiatives. Programs must operate in the same country as the local Roche affiliate and allow active collaboration with Roche’s expertise, logistics, local authorities, and employees.
La Roche, Inc.
New Jersey Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on civil rights or related charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law, with funds used domestically to benefit broad target populations and general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce readiness, arts, environment, or inclusion can access funding through Bank of America Foundation’s sponsorship program. Grants support economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities, which may benefit organizations advancing civil rights and equity-focused initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Civil Rights
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, including those in New Jersey working on civil rights and social justice, may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s size and mission criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Montclair State University Civic Science Grants in New Jersey
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Montclair State University provides New Jersey civil rights and civic engagement nonprofits with funding to pilot civic science media collaborations that connect scientists, media, and local communities. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations or those with a fiscal sponsor can receive up to US $15,000 to co-create journalism and storytelling projects on issues like climate, public health, AI, or neuroscience.
Montclair State University
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for New Jersey Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million can access funding for children, education, animals, environment, humanitarian aid, and arts and culture programs. Hansen Family Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $10,000 to U.S.-based organizations, including those advancing civil rights through basic human needs, youth services, and poverty alleviation work locally or abroad.
Hansen Family Foundation
Arts Access Funding from Morris Arts Council
Applications due Sep 18, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and government units in Morris County that provide public arts programs can apply for grants supporting general operations, special projects, or mini grants over US $1,000 in New Jersey. Grants from Arts Council of the Morris Area may benefit groups advancing civil rights through inclusive, accessible arts experiences for diverse communities.
Arts Council of the Morris Area
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in the U.S., including New Jersey, can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their preservation, education, or wellness work. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation awards more than US $50,000 to help capture and communicate real-world change through powerful storytelling projects, which may benefit civil rights–related initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
New Jersey Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Insperity provides New Jersey community organizations with philanthropic grants and event sponsorships to support important service and fundraising goals. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits connected to Insperity clients, employees, or communities where employees live and work. Civil rights and related advocacy nonprofits in New Jersey may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
Insperity
Delaware Valley Legacy Fund Grants for New Jersey LGBTQ+ Civil Rights
Applications due Oct 24, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups serving majority-LGBTQ+ communities with civil rights, legal, health, or related services in New Jersey can apply for grants up to US $5,000. The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund supports emerging needs, with priority for Black or Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, people of color, trans and gender-nonconforming, and low-income communities.
The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for New Jersey Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in New Jersey can seek support for their charitable programs. With a mission to foster positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides funding that may benefit civil rights-focused initiatives within these broader areas of work.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and eligible local government entities supporting education, community enrichment, environment, or entrepreneurship in New Jersey communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities may be eligible for this funding. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports community-based programs that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability in areas it serves, which can include civil rights-related initiatives within these focus areas.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries can request US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted funding for environmental and human services programs, including in New Jersey. Focused on community and environmental initiatives, the Lawrence Foundation invites eligible organizations to apply for general operating or project support that fits its stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in New Jersey working on community, educational, cultural, environmental, or social service programs can seek funding to strengthen their impact. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. civil rights and community-focused groups with projects where US $1,000 - US $20,000 can make a significant difference.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on basic needs and community vitality, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for support for hunger relief, shelters, housing, workforce readiness, and financial literacy programs. New Jersey organizations working on civil rights alongside these services may be competitive, especially where Ameriprise employees or advisors are actively engaged as volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
New Jersey Department Support for Violence Prevention
Applications due Jan 20, 2027
Organizations running hospital-based violence intervention programs in New Jersey that already received SFY25 NJHVIP Continuation Funding and remained in full compliance can seek continued support to connect crime victims with services from hospital or medical settings into the community. The New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety funds efforts to improve outcomes, enhance support, and reduce future victimization.
New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety
New Jersey Department Wellness Grants in New Jersey
Applications due Feb 6, 2027
New Jersey law enforcement agencies in New Jersey can apply for the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety’s Wellness and Resiliency Grant, awarding up to US $50,000 for officer wellness initiatives. Funding supports counseling, wellness training, fitness enhancements, peer support, and spaces or tools that strengthen staff health and resilience, which may benefit civil-rights-related policing efforts.
New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety
New Jersey Public Safety Funding via Department
Applications due Feb 6, 2027
Law enforcement agencies and public safety partners in New Jersey can seek funding to support underage drinking prevention and enforcement activities through the Cops in Shops Summer Shore Initiative. Focused on alcohol-related community safety, the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety invites collaborations between police and licensed alcohol retailers that may also reinforce youth rights and protections.
New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in New Jersey
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
With a mission to improve quality of life, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits with project, operating, and capital support for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. Community-based organizations serving underserved or underrepresented people, including those facing discrimination, may be eligible if they operate where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Partnership Excellence Grants for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in New Jersey with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide recognition may benefit civil rights groups that collaborate with public, private, or social sector partners to improve lives and model innovative, scalable approaches.
Mutual Of America Foundation