Achelis and Bodman Support for New Jersey Arts
Nonprofit arts and culture organizations in northern New Jersey can seek funding to support programs and operations that advance traditional artistic excellence. Grants from the Achelis and Bodman Foundation help New Jersey cultural institutions, especially in Essex and Monmouth counties, as part of broader support for education, employment, health, public policy, and youth and family services.
The Achelis and Bodman Foundation
Fidelity Foundation Arts Capacity Grants in New Jersey
Arts and culture nonprofits in New Jersey planning major capacity-building projects can seek funding for capital improvements, strategic planning, or high-impact technology initiatives. Fidelity Foundation supports established 501(c)(3) public charities with $1M+ budgets and project budgets of $100,000+; New Jersey organizations of national importance or strong local impact may be considered.
Fidelity Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from Gadomski Foundation
Arts and culture nonprofits serving parts of New Jersey, especially Atlantic City and Warren County, may be eligible for program support, alongside organizations in education, child wellbeing, health, and faith communities. Grants from Gadomski Foundation are administered through the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation and typically go to established 501(c)(3) organizations with strong track records and reputable funding partners.
Gadomski Foundation
H Hovnanian Family Foundation Arts Grants in New Jersey
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with at least one year of outcomes can seek funding for arts and culture projects in New Jersey, especially in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. With a mission to support the Armenian community and key local initiatives, H Hovnanian Family Foundation provides up to US $10,000 for eligible programs, including multi-year requests.
H Hovnanian Family Foundation Inc
Karma Foundation Arts Grants in New Jersey
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in arts and culture in New Jersey can access funding through Karma Foundation; awards range from US $500 - US $25,000. Grants support capacity building, capital needs, equipment, operating expenses, start-ups, disaster relief, and special projects, with New Jersey giving focused on Middlesex, Union, and Mercer Counties and regional or statewide groups.
Karma Foundation
Pincus Family Foundation Grants for New Jersey Youth Arts
New Jersey 501(c)(3) organizations using arts, education, health, or recreation programs to serve marginalized youth can seek project, program, or general operating support. Focused on youth development, Pincus Family Foundation invites nonprofits to apply year-round, beginning with a brief eligibility quiz and letter of inquiry before possible full proposal invitation.
Pincus Family Foundation
Youth and Community Programs Funding from Cummings Memorial
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
New York City and Northeastern New Jersey 501(c)(3) organizations piloting or expanding youth, social welfare, education, or health programs can access funding through Frances & Edwin Cummings Memorial for program development, staffing, and capacity building. New Jersey nonprofits outside the cultural arts, especially those serving disadvantaged young people, may be eligible if they operate in the specified counties.
Frances & Edwin Cummings Memorial
Arts and Culture Funding from Post Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
New Jersey 501(c)(3) arts and culture nonprofits can receive US $5,000 - US $50,000 for capital needs or specific programs, primarily in the northwest region. The John and Margaret Post Foundation also supports education, health, environment, and human services, so multidisciplinary organizations with arts programming may be eligible.
The John and Margaret Post Foundation
Joseph Robert Foundation Arts Grants in New Jersey
Letter of inquiry due Oct 30, 2026
Nonprofit arts organizations in New Jersey, especially smaller groups, can apply for Joseph Robert Foundation’s grants of up to US $10,000 to support visual arts-focused programs, projects, or general operations. Eligible 501(c)(3)s may also propose interdisciplinary work that includes a visual arts component, with an initial letter of interest required.
Joseph Robert Foundation
Investors Foundation Arts Grants in New Jersey
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey offering arts and culture programming can receive support for civic-minded initiatives that benefit local communities. Investors Foundation provides New Jersey arts groups with funding for projects that also advance education, health and human services, youth programs, affordable housing, and related community development priorities in former Investors Bank service areas.
Investors Foundation
Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation Grant Program
Full proposal due Jan 11, 2027
The Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance the well-being of individuals and families in Central New Jersey. With a focus on supporting 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, the foundation prioritizes funding for educational programs in the arts, history, and health. It also champions community involvement through grants for local museums and community centers. The foundation does not support multi-year grant requests or student scholarships, ensuring that funds are directed to immediate community needs.
The Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation
Leo Niessen Charitable Trust Arts Grants in New Jersey
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in arts and culture in New Jersey can access funding through the Leo Niessen Charitable Trust for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational programs. Although there are no geographic restrictions, arts organizations in Southern New Jersey may be especially competitive given the trust’s historic regional giving patterns.
Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust
Arts Education Funding from John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
New Jersey 501(c)(3) organizations offering arts education, cultural programming, or youth arts initiatives can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $20,000 to support new or enhanced programs. Focused on education, the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust also considers related community, youth, and cultural projects within its broader U.S. funding regions.
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
Early Childhood and Arts Grants from Turrell Fund
Applications due Feb 2, 2027
New Jersey 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and families through early childhood, K–12, or arts and music education can access funding through Turrell Fund. Programs in Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union Counties that provide high-quality services, direct social supports, or systems-change and policy advocacy for young children may be competitive.
Turrell Fund
Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust Grants for New Jersey Arts
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust provides New Jersey arts and culture 501(c)(3) organizations with US $2,500 - US $10,000 to support charitable, educational, religious, scientific, literary, and cultural activities. Eligible nonprofits must be in southern New Jersey, with preference for Atlantic County, and may also work in health, human services, environment, or public benefit.
Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust
Democracy and Civic Power Grants from Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 28, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored groups advancing BIPOC-led democracy, civic engagement, or cultural change in New Jersey and other priority states can apply for Scherman Foundation’s Democracy Program, with awards of US $40,000 - US $200,000. Arts and culture groups using storytelling or art for voter engagement and narrative change may be especially competitive.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
New Jersey Education and Justice Funding via Montclair Fund for Women
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running direct-service education or social justice programs for women and girls, especially women and girls of color, in northern New Jersey can seek $2,500 - $15,000 in support. Focused on community-based change, Montclair Fund for Women invites projects that may include arts and culture components within broader youth development and enrichment work.
Montclair Fund for Women
New Jersey Climate Justice Funding via Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 17, 2027
New Jersey 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups advancing environmental and climate justice can access funding for grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and movement-building. Grants from Scherman Foundation help New Jersey arts and culture groups that use storytelling, artistic activism, or narrative change within climate and racial justice work, as well as broader BIPOC-led climate justice coalitions.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Robert A. Mills Foundation Grant
Applications due May 31, 2027
The Robert A. Mills Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey, focusing on charitable, religious, scientific, literary, humanitarian, scholarship, and educational initiatives. Established by Robert A. Mills, the foundation encourages specificity in proposals to enhance their effectiveness. Program areas include arts, education, health, and public benefit, among others. Preference is given to local organizations, fostering community support and development in the region.
Robert A. Mills Foundation
Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofits from Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Grants from the Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust help New Jersey arts and culture nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations fund charitable, literary, scientific, and educational programs, typically awarding US $15,000 - US $25,000. Eligible organizations must be fiscally stable and address critical community needs; arts-focused groups in New Jersey may be especially competitive.
The Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust
Conscious Kids Grants for New Jersey Youth
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
New Jersey 501(c)(3) organizations providing educational or human services programs for at-risk children and families can apply for the Conscious Kids Grant, with awards of US $10,000 - US $20,000 for program support. Grants from Conscious Kids help youth programs, including arts-focused summer camps and cultural education initiatives, serving underserved communities in select New Jersey counties.
Conscious Kids Inc
Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofits from Philadelphia Foundation
Applications due Jun 28, 2027
Arts and cultural nonprofits with $250,000–$5 million budgets and a track record serving BIPOC and other underserved communities in Greater Philadelphia may be eligible for unrestricted funding ranging from US $75,000 - US $150,000. Grants from Philadelphia Foundation support New Jersey–area organizations and artists working in partnership with local communities on visual and performing arts projects.
The Philadelphia Foundation
Frank and Lydia Bergen Music Grants in New Jersey
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation provides New Jersey arts and culture nonprofits with US $10,000 - US $50,000 for classical music education and orchestral performances. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those serving under-resourced communities or expanding access to classical music, may apply; the foundation primarily supports the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area.
Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation
New Jersey Arts Funding via Hirsch Charitable Trust
Applications due Jul 7, 2027
Arts and culture nonprofits in New Jersey can access funding through the Gertrude L Hirsch Charitable Trust, with awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000 for charitable and educational programs. 501(c)(3) organizations working in areas like arts, humanities, education, health, environment, and human services may be prioritized, especially those in the New Jersey area, provided funds are used within the U.S.
Gertrude L Hirsch Charitable Trust
Altra Foundation Support for Community Arts
Letter of inquiry due Aug 16, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on arts, culture, or community programs in Mercer County, New Jersey can apply for Altra Foundation’s Best Life Community Awards, with grants from US $2,500 - US $10,000. Eligible organizations must be nominated by an Altra Federal Credit Union member who has personally supported them in the past year.
ALTRA FOUNDATION INC
Corrine and Henry Bower Memorial Foundation Grant
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2027
The Corrine and Henry Bower Memorial Foundation Grant offers approximately $35,000 annually to support wellness, education, and visual arts programs in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The foundation prioritizes year-round programming, measurable outcomes, and collaboration with other organizations. However, it does not fund general operating costs, new programs, or for-profit entities. Eligible applicants must have a proven track record of service and demonstrate financial accountability.
Corinne R & Henry Bower Memorial