Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Theater
Theater and arts nonprofits in New Jersey with 501(c)(3) status and innovative approaches to social issues can seek funding to advance human services and related programs. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations using creative, new methods to address existing or previously unaddressed social problems, including work connected to theater and broader community needs.
Creag Foundation
New Jersey Youth Programs Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare in New Jersey can seek funding for programs such as child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, refugee enrichment, and environmental education. The Dan Paul Foundation offers grants up to US $15,000 for projects that directly benefit children and young people, including theater-related enrichment activities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Theater
With a mission to support early-stage social impact organizations, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides New Jersey theater and arts-focused ventures with up to US $300,000 in capacity, capital, and community support. Eligible independent nonprofits or impact-first for-profits must serve underserved communities, show measurable impact, and operate scalable models within the U.S. or other priority regions.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
New Jersey Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in New Jersey and beyond can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Programs must primarily serve economically underserved communities and focus on innovative, early-stage solutions rather than ongoing operations.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives from State Farm Companies Foundation, including work in New Jersey. Focus areas include auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K-16 education and career pathways.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Theater Grants in New Jersey
Theater and other cultural nonprofits in New Jersey offering arts, science, or arts education programming can seek funding for program, capital, or limited general support; awards are typically more than US $100,000 and serve U.S. audiences. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large, well-established institutions engaging youth and nurturing artistic talent.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants supporting food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programs, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. New Jersey theater nonprofits may be eligible if their programs advance education or community well-being within these priority areas.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
New Jersey organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for urban low‑income youth can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible entities include nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, and public agencies in the U.S., with requests of more than US $50,000 considered.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services can seek support for marginalized communities worldwide, including New Jersey. Semnani Family Foundation provides flexible funding for programs such as healthcare access, child and women’s health, literacy, food and shelter, and humanitarian aid, which may benefit theater groups with aligned community service initiatives.
Semnani Family Foundation
New Jersey Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
New Jersey nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, provided funds are used in the U.S. Theater groups structured as eligible nonprofits may benefit if their work advances broad community welfare and serves substantial populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Arts
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek sponsorship support for community programs that advance economic mobility, basic needs, and vibrant cultural life. Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships for arts and culture, community development, workforce education, housing, hunger, environment, and diversity initiatives, which may benefit theater organizations with qualifying programming.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for Theater
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
New Jersey theater and arts nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can access funding for arts and culture projects, including theater programming and education. While Hansen Family Foundation considers requests worldwide, it prioritizes U.S.-based organizations and offers US $1,000 - US $10,000 for work that supports children, education, humanitarian needs, animals, the environment, and cultural initiatives.
Hansen Family Foundation
Arts and Health Grants for New Jersey Theaters via Horizon Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
New Jersey 501(c)(3) arts organizations, including theater groups, can seek up to US $25,000 to run arts-based programs that advance community health education and prevention. With a mission to connect arts and health, Horizon Charitable Foundation provides funding for projects that encourage healthy behaviors, address obesity or behavioral health, and raise awareness of available health services.
Horizon Charitable Foundation Inc
Storytelling and Conservation Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Theater and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in New Jersey focused on wildlife conservation or related environmental work can seek storytelling support to showcase their impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant funds communications projects for organizations advancing preservation, education, or wellness, with current unsolicited applications limited to wildlife conservation nonprofits; awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Southern U.S. communities can seek Robinson Foundation support for programs in education, poverty relief, children and families, disaster relief, health, animal welfare, conservation, veterans, and religious or spiritual work. Grants from Robinson Foundation help groups, including those with theater-related outreach in New Jersey’s southern region, create tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
New Jersey Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can access funding through Insperity, which offers philanthropic grants and event sponsorships. Eligible organizations must either be Insperity clients, engage Insperity employees, or serve communities where employees live and work; theater organizations meeting these criteria may benefit.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in New Jersey and beyond can seek project or program support through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. With a mission to foster positive change, this private foundation offers flexible funding that may benefit theater groups whose work advances these broader goals.
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 qualified government entities in New Jersey communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, environment, and community enrichment initiatives. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports projects that align with its mission and positively impact the long-term well-being and sustainability of local communities, which may include theater-related programming.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Family Services Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX location can apply for The TJX Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. New Jersey theater nonprofits may be eligible if their programs serve vulnerable children, teens, or families in these focus areas.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Theater
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Theater and performing arts nonprofits in New Jersey can use this funding for productions, education, and other cultural programming. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. museums, cultural institutions, schools, hospitals, and community-based organizations with projects where US $1,000 - US $20,000 can make a significant difference.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Music Organization Funding from Presser Foundation
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) music performance, presenting, and education organizations in New Jersey can receive US $2,500 - US $50,000 for general operating support through the Advancement of Music Grants. The Presser Foundation focuses on music-focused organizations, so theater groups with strong music programs in eligible New Jersey counties may be competitive.
Presser Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. can seek funding for basic needs, community development, and cultural enrichment projects from Ameriprise Financial. Focused on strengthening community vitality, Ameriprise Financial invites New Jersey arts and cultural nonprofits, including theater organizations, to apply if they align with these priorities and can demonstrate strong volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes.
Ameriprise Financial
Presser Foundation Music Capital Grants in New Jersey
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit music performance, presenting, and education organizations in New Jersey can seek Presser Foundation capital grants of US $5,000 - US $100,000 for facilities construction, renovation, and equipment. Focused on music, the foundation invites eligible groups, including pre-collegiate programs, whose work may intersect with theater education or performance spaces to apply.
Presser Foundation
Summer Camp Funding for Nonprofits from OceanFirst Foundation
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) camp providers in New Jersey offering youth summer programs can apply for OceanFirst Foundation’s Summer Camp Grants to fund camp scholarships. With a mission to strengthen community health, housing, quality of life, and youth development, OceanFirst Foundation provides support to organizations serving counties in its New Jersey footprint, including theater-focused camps.
OceanFirst Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Services Grants
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing community services like economic stability, workforce development, health, or disaster relief may be eligible for funding in New Jersey and other areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates. With a mission to improve quality of life, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides 501(c)(3) charities with project, general operating, and capital support that benefit local, underserved residents.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey working on youth education, housing, hunger, or environmental programs can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Theater organizations serving underserved youth or offering educational and community programs may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding 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 competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners; New Jersey theater groups engaged in exemplary cross-sector partnerships may be eligible.
Mutual Of America Foundation