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Best Foundation Grants for Nonprofits in New Jersey

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$2.77B

Total funding

$5K

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$2.77B total
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Foundation Grants for Nonprofits in New Jersey Highlights

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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

Grant Insights : Foundation Grants for Nonprofits in New Jersey

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

300+ Foundation grants for nonprofits in New Jersey grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

100+ Foundation grants for nonprofits in New Jersey over $25K in average grant size

100+ Foundation grants for nonprofits in New Jersey over $50K in average grant size

38 Foundation grants for nonprofits in New Jersey supporting general operating expenses

200+ Foundation grants for nonprofits in New Jersey supporting programs / projects

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Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Foundation grants for Nonprofits in New Jersey?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
31.7%
Q2
26.4%
Q3
20.0%
Q4
22.0%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Foundation Grants for Nonprofits in New Jersey?

Grants are most commonly $37,500.

$500 $500 Min.
$37,500 $37.5 K Median
$733,287 $733.3 K Average
$40,331,313 $40.3 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for New Jersey?

Grants are most commonly $342,775.

$342,775

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Foundation Grants for Nonprofits in New Jersey year over year?

In 2024, funders in New Jersey awarded a total of 59,159 grants.

2022 60,649

2023 62,135

2024 59,159

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Foundation Grants for Nonprofits in New Jersey given out in New Jersey, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Foundation Grants for Nonprofits in New Jersey changing over time?

Funding has increased by 0.93%.

2022 $19,051,065,944

2023 $19,997,386,963
4.97%

2024 $20,182,553,188
0.93%

New Jersey Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Morris County, Mercer County, and Union County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Morris County $13,732,182,623
Mercer County $3,611,012,734
Union County $2,078,561,372
Middlesex County $1,693,120,549
Ocean County $1,262,313,128

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