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Achelis and Bodman Foundation Grant
US $3,500 - US $20,000
NJ Clean Vessel – Pump Out Facilities Grant Program
US $5,000 - US $20,000
NJ Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Green Communities
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Clean Fleet EV Incentive Program
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) is a regulatory authority with a statutory mandate to ensure safe, adequate, and proper utility services at reasonable rates for customers in New Jersey. Accordingly, the NJBPU regulates critical services such as natural gas, electricity, water, and telecommunications and cable television. The Board addresses issues of consumer protection, energy reform, deregulation of energy and telecommunications services, and the restructuring of utility rates to encourage energy conservation and competitive pricing in the industry. The Board also has responsibility for monitoring utility service and responding to consumer complaints.
Clean Fleet EV Incentive Program
About the Program
The Clean Fleet Electric Vehicle Incentive Program supports local and state governments as they transition their fleets to EVs. The Program allows local and state government entities in New Jersey to apply for grants toward the purchase of light-duty battery electric vehicles, Class 2b-6 battery electric vehicles, and Level 2 charging equipment.
US $6,000 - US $40,000
Dance Advancement Fund
Up to US $3,000
Jazz Touring Network
Unspecified amount
CRDA Government Grants
US $500
Baltimore Life Community Grants Program
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Presser Foundation- Special Projects Grant
More than US $1,000
Morris Local Arts Grants
Unspecified amount
NJ Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP): Agricultural Land Easement (ALE)
US $3,000 - US $5,000
The NRA Foundation: New Jersey Grants
Up to US $15,000
Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program Grant
Up to US $100,000
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
Up to US $40,000
New Jersey Office of Faith Based Initiatives: Special Projects
US $15,000 - US $50,000
Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Grant
Up to US $150,000
Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) - Challenge Grant (NJ)
Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP)
In 2019, DLGS established the Local Assistance Bureau (LAB) to provide direct support to local government entities in a variety of ways. This includes a key collaboration with the Czars and local governments to identify and implement shared services opportunities across the state.
The Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) is a natural extension of this mission.
The LEAP affords an unprecedented opportunity to incentivize shared services implementation across New Jersey’s local government entities, advancing the mission of the Shared Services Program. The LEAP facilitates exploring and establishing shared services. The LEAP provides counties, municipalities, school districts, commissions, authorities, and fire districts assistance for the study or implementation of promising shared services projects undertaken pursuant to the Uniform Shared Service and Consolidation Act. The program is available to all New Jersey local government entities.
Challenge Grant (NJ)
Allocates funds to the most compelling projects in potentially each of New Jersey’s twenty-one counties, affording municipalities, authorities, and counties the opportunity to compete for grant funding to support efficiency-generating shared services. This grant program is designed to promote innovation among peer communities and counties across New Jersey, and challenge municipalities and counties to collaborate on more extensive partnerships that produce shared services of greater significance than is customary.
Funding
Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available within each New Jersey County. Up to three (3) grants per county may be awarded.
Up to US $75,000
Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) - County Shared Services Coordinator Grant (NJ)
Up to US $400,000
Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) - Implementation Grant (NJ)
Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP)
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is dedicated to helping local governments improve the quality of life in every one of the State’s 564 municipalities. Through a variety of programs, DCA’s Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) works with counties and municipalities to streamline government operations and reduce costs and property taxes. In 2019, DLGS established the Local Assistance Bureau (LAB) to provide direct support to local government entities in a variety of ways. This includes a key collaboration with the Czars and local governments to identify and implement shared services opportunities across the state.
The Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) is a natural extension of this mission.
The LEAP affords an unprecedented opportunity to incentivize shared services implementation across New Jersey’s local government entities, advancing the mission of the Shared Services Program. The LEAP facilitates exploring and establishing shared services. The LEAP provides counties, municipalities, school districts, commissions, authorities, and fire districts assistance for the study or implementation of promising shared services projects undertaken pursuant to the Uniform Shared Service and Consolidation Act. The program is available to all New Jersey local government entities.
Implementation Grant (NJ)
Allocates funds to help cover costs associated with new shared service implementation. These include one-time reimbursable costs for project completion or transition support which may include, but is not limited to, new technology costs incurred as part of equipping a new shared services program, rebranding costs, equipment and vehicle outlays, professional services, rent for facilities, payroll system conversion costs, and training. Funding is based on the total transition or implementation cost of a project. Transitional costs incurred by participant(s) are filtered through the application lead (applicant).
Funding
Local government entity implementation support shall not exceed $400,000 per project, which may account for up to a maximum of 75% of implementation expenses incurred. The amount awarded for any school consolidation feasibility study may account for up to 100% of study costs, depending upon application quality, project composition and participation, and value provided.
US $1,500 - US $5,000
Charles B. Mathis Memorial Trust Grant
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grant
Up to US $150,000
Frank H. Stewart Trust Grant
Up to US $2,450,103
TB Prevention and Control Regional TB Specialty Clinic Services NOFA
New Jersey Department of Health
The scope of work for the public health system is ever-expanding, and the Department is on the frontlines in leading the response to public health challenges. The Department has three primary branches – Public Health Services, Health Systems, and Integrated Health. All work collaboratively toward improving health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system.
Our Mission: Protect the public’s health, promote healthy communities, and continue to improve the quality of health care in New Jersey
TB Prevention and Control Regional TB Specialty Clinic Services
Purpose for Which the Grant Program Funds Shall be Used
To provide clinical care, treatment, nurse case management and/or outreach services to TB cases and suspects, their associated contacts and Class B1/B2 immigrants and refugees for a defined group of local health jurisdictions.
Approximately US $2,542,895
Immunization Program 2027 NOFA
Up to US $1,852,456
SSUS State STD Program
New Jersey Department of Health
The scope of work for the public health system is ever-expanding, and the Department is on the frontlines in leading the response to public health challenges. The Department has three primary branches – Public Health Services, Health Systems, and Integrated Health. All work collaboratively toward improving health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system.
Our Mission: Protect the public’s health, promote healthy communities, and continue to improve the quality of health care in New Jersey.
SSUS State STD Program
Purpose For Which the Grant Program Funds Shall be Used
Applicants are able to request 1) Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) staff to conduct disease investigation and intervention activities, also known as Partner Services; AND/OR 2) request funds to provide statewide safety net coverage of STD testing for men and women under 30 years of age that do not have insurance or other means to obtain STD testing; AND/OR 3) expand existing, local health STD clinical services to increase hours of operation and persons served for STD testing and treatment; AND/OR 4) provide integration of STD and HIV Services.
Qualifications Needed By Application To be Considered For a Grant
- The provision of syphilis (and other potential emerging STD needs) field investigation and follow-up. Funding is intended to cover DIS staff salary, fringe and related DIS expenses.
- Expansion of local health STD Clinic services by adding clinical staff that will allow for expanded hours and services.
Up to US $7,500
Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund - Mid-Atlantic States
US $2,500 - US $25,000
Sustainable Jersey Grants - PSE&G Partnership Program
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Top Searched Local Government Grants in New Jersey
Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in New Jersey
Average Grant Size
What's the typical amount funded for New Jersey?
Grants are most commonly $115,316.
Total Number of Grants
What's the total number of grants in Local Government Grants in New Jersey year over year?
In 2024, funders in New Jersey awarded a total of 25,926 grants.
2022 60,649
2023 62,135
2024 25,926
Top Grant Focus Areas
Among all the Local Government Grants 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 Local Government Grants in New Jersey changing over time?
Funding has increased by -85.16%.
2022 $19,051,065,944
2023
$19,997,386,963
4.97%
2024
$2,968,352,726
-85.16%
New Jersey Counties That Receive the Most Funding
How does grant funding vary by county?
Morris County, Essex County, and Ocean County receive the most funding.
| County | Total Grant Funding in 2024 |
|---|---|
| Morris County | $1,576,297,421 |
| Essex County | $272,858,703 |
| Ocean County | $245,826,153 |
| Mercer County | $231,669,996 |
| Middlesex County | $220,570,307 |
