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Connelly Foundation Grant

Inspired by our Catholic heritage, the mission of the Connelly Foundation is to create access for those in need and opportunity for those with vision.

Since its founding in 1955, the Connelly Foundation has been a responsive and proactive grantmaking organization awarding grants to nonprofits in the Philadelphia area that demonstrate outstanding performance in meeting community needs.

Focus Areas

To achieve its mission to create access for those in need and opportunity for those with vision, the Connelly Foundation provides grants toward costs associated with programs, direct services, general operations, and capital projects to nonprofit organizations and institutions working in the following fields:

Education: Promoting Access to and Excellence in PreK-12 Catholic Education 

The Connelly Foundation is committed to helping Philadelphia-area Catholic schools thrive. The Foundation’s grantmaking and signature education initiatives prioritize: 

• Programs that support or improve the academic quality of local Catholic schools 
• Investments in talent that attract, develop, and retain high-quality teachers and leaders in schools and systems 
• Efforts for strategic improvement around enrollment growth and financial sustainability 
• Strategies to increase access to a high-quality Catholic education.

Human Services: Essential Needs and a Path to Stability

The Connelly Foundation’s Human Services grantmaking reflects the compassion of our Founders, John and Josephine Connelly, and their respect for human dignity. Inspired by our Catholic heritage, we seek to alleviate urgent, basic needs through access to food, emergency shelter, clothing, and critical home repair. We strive to create pathways to stability and independence through investments in youth and workforce development.

• Our Human Services Funding Priorities:
  • Basic Needs: Alleviating urgent needs through access to food, emergency shelter, clothing, and critical home repair
  • Investing in Youth: Supporting evidence-based or outcome-focused youth out-of-school time programs
  • Workforce development: Creating pathways to sustainable employment and stability through foundational skill building, entrepreneurship, and workforce development programs

Culture & Civic Life: Rewarding Destinations that Inspire 

In a region where civic and cultural opportunities abound, the primary focus of our "investment" in the arts is to support access and the development and delivery of educational programs.

Grants are awarded to organizations that strive to engage a broad audience and bridge cultural boundaries.  

The Foundation seeks to identify and support sites and projects that provide a deep appreciation of Philadelphia's rich heritage. 

Criteria 

• The degree to which the proposal directly addresses and furthers the Connelly Foundation’s objectives and goals .
• The significance of the problem or need addressed by the proposed program .
• The overall quality of the proposal and whether the organization has made a convincing case that funding to the organization will facilitate more effective and efficient service delivery to constituents
• The history and stability of the organization with regard to board, management, and financial support
• The organization’s track record, prior accomplishments and unique role in providing service to its specific constituencies
• The reasonableness of the prepared budget

FirstEnergy Foundation Grant

The FirstEnergy Foundation's contributions to local nonprofit organizations help strengthen the social and economic fabric of our communities. Funded solely by FirstEnergy, the Foundation extends the corporate philosophy of providing community support.

The FirstEnergy Foundation priorities: 

• Improving the quality of life in our communities and supporting key safety initiatives
• Empowering our communities’ workforce development and educational initiatives
• Promoting local and regional economic development
• Supporting employee leadership and volunteer interests that align with our business interests

Grant Philosophy

The Korean American Community Foundation® (KACF) was founded in 2002 by a group of Korean American leaders in New York with a simple idea: philanthropy by and for the community. The goal was to address the chronic underinvestment in the Korean immigrant community by raising funds for programs serving under-resourced Korean American individuals and families, while also mobilizing community members to give and be part of a philanthropic movement.

Over the past 21 years, we have distributed $14 million in grants and supported nearly 400 projects helping low-income Korean and Asian American immigrants in the greater New York area. While we are continuing to fund in the greater New York area, we have recognized and heeded the call for funding support in other regions with large Korean American populations. To that end, we established a National Grants program to support projects that are aligned with our grantmaking goals: increasing the economic security of low-income Korean and Asian Americans. 

Community Grants (NY/NJ)

Community Grants are available to only organizations from New York and New Jersey. 

We are interested in projects that are looking to:

• provide services to address short- and long-term needs to achieve economic security (i.e. education, workforce development, public benefits counseling, affordable housing, healthcare, etc.)
• engage in community organizing and advocacy to address root causes of economic instability and poverty and/or advocate for systems change to ensure more resources are accessible to our community

We define economic security as having the resources to realize the full economic potential of individuals and families through educational attainment, meaningful employment, financial literacy, public benefits, access to affordable housing and home- ownership, and other pathways to immediate and long-term economic stability.

Funding

The maximum grant amount is $100,000. We provide general operating and program-specific support. An organization with a budget of $3 million or less may request general operating or program-specific support.

Community Grants are for a one-year period. Grantee partner organizations must re-apply each year up to a maximum of 3 consecutive years and then take a one-year mandatory “break”. Grantee partners are eligible to apply the following year. No organization will receive more than one Community Grant in any one grantmaking year. Community Grants are awarded once a year.

About the Presser Foundation

The Presser Foundation was formally established in 1939 under various deeds of trust of the late Theodore Presser. In the charter of incorporation, The Foundation’s purposes are set forth to promote primarily the cause of musical education and musical philanthropy as follows: to provide scholarships for promising students; to increase the value of music education by erecting suitable buildings; and to administer aid to worthy teachers of music in distress.

While The Foundation’s priorities have evolved over time, it has provided much needed funding to further the cause of music for over 75 years. It has been said that Theodore Presser wanted to give back to music what he had made from it. When he died in 1925, he left no children. He had been widowed twice, and the bulk of his fortune was left to The Foundation.

The small staff and Board of Trustees continue to oversee the work of The Foundation. The Foundation is fortunate to have had a founder who clearly stated the purpose which he desired to achieve. The Board of Trustees includes prominent local and national leaders in music. All Trustees share a passion for music and all are committed to carrying out the intentions of the benefactor.

Special Projects Grants

Introduction & Purpose

The Trustees of The Presser Foundation created the Special Projects Committee to consider grant requests that fall outside the Foundation’s core grantmaking programs. Grant amounts typically range from $5,000 to $25,000 annually for music organizations operating in a broad range of music traditions, genres, and styles. In 2024-25, 9% of The Presser Foundation’s distributed funds ($320,230/$3.73 million) went to Special Project grants. This fiscal year (2025-26), the Special Projects Committee will consider applications for:

• General Operating Support for newly established music organizations (up to 5 years in existence).
• Resilience Grants for small music organizations impacted by government funding or policy changes. These grant requests of up to $7,500 are for organizations with operating budgets under $150,000. Organizations seeking support for the following are encouraged to apply:
  • Artistic and/or organizational development (e.g. workforce programming) projects that have been impacted by government funding cuts;
  • Organizations seeking legal, financial, fundraising, or communications guidance to navigate government funding or policy changes;
  • Efforts to share costs and collaborate* with another nonprofit organization to maintain financial stability for the organization; and
  • Other efforts to maintain your organization’s core mission and/or financial viability in response to the changing arts funding landscape will be considered.
  • *Not intended for one-time creative collaborations.

Champions in Action

Citizens’ Champions in Action program is designed to support nonprofit organizations that address social challenges facing our communities. Since 2002, the program has awarded over $11 million in unrestricted funds to more than 380 Champions. In partnership with media outlets, we also provide support through promotion, publicity and volunteerism to help our Champions in Action better serve our communities.

Champions receive:

• $50,000 in Unrestricted Funding
• Local Media Coverage
• Volunteer Support
• Promotional Opportunities

Current Focus: Champions for Building Employment Pathways for Diverse AbilitiesIndividuals in the neurodivergent community bring valuable skills to the workplace but face significant employment barriers. Data shows they are more likely to be unemployed than those with other disabilities, with unemployment rates for adults with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia at 30-40%. At Citizens, we are committed to building an inclusive workforce to address economic needs and strengthen communities.

The 2025 Champions in Action award will support organizations providing career training, job placement, mentorship, and workplace accommodations for individuals with diverse abilities. It will recognize those creating inclusive employment pathways and partnerships with employers for inclusive hiring practices. Citizens will provide funding, volunteer, and promotional support to advance employment pathways and remove barriers to career opportunities for the populations they serve.

Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge

The Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge is a competitive funding opportunity that will award grants to implement workforce development training programs that bolster the green economy talent pipeline in the state with a particular focus on NJ’s Overburdened Communities. A total of $7 million is available for programs under this Grant Challenge, including $2.65 million from the Wind Institute for Innovation and Training and $4.35 million through the Governor’s Council on the Green Economy. The minimum and maximum amounts for individual awards are set at $250,000 and $1.5 million respectively. NJEDA anticipates making multiple awards in this grant challenge.

Applicants must submit proposals that outline compelling plans to:

• Implement an existing program or new program that will allow New Jerseyans to access workforce opportunities in green economy industries by providing tangible skills sought by employers in those industries. Components of programs must include direct workforce training/skill development, and, where relevant, support services such as career development, mentorship, and wraparound assistance including for transportation fare, childcare, eldercare, and counseling. Proposed initiatives must focus on one or two (but no more than two) of the following industries:
  • Offshore Wind
  • Other Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Green Design & Construction
  • Environmental and Green Infrastructure
  • Grid Resilience
  • Clean Transportation
  • Energy Efficiency
• Connect with industry and other stakeholders to design and/or implement a program that prepares and connects participants with job opportunities in the green economy in high-growth and in-demand occupations. Applicants are expected to demonstrate that their proposed program will provide meaningful career opportunities through labor market research, employer and industry engagements, and other relevant analyses.
• Develop and/or utilize outreach, recruitment best practices, and program design approaches that target and support a diverse and inclusive pool of training participants to successfully complete the program.
• Define program evaluation and success metrics such as: recruitment, enrollment, completion, job placement, and learning acquisition goals.
• Reach and target New Jersey’s Overburdened Communities and provide opportunities for economic mobility for these communities in green economy careers.
• Collect, track, and report programmatic data, including trainee demographics, trainee surveys, instructor evaluations, training enrollments and completions, and job placement and retention information.
• If applicable, include strategies to connect current and aspiring workforce with skills-based training targeted to transitioning legacy energy workers.
• Execute the project efficiently and on schedule, achieving well-defined milestones to complete the proposed initiative. 

About Us

Whether you are a business operator, worker, job seeker, student, or person seeking or receiving benefits, the staff of the Department is here to assist you.

We want to help you succeed and we want to help New Jersey’s economy thrive. We're committed to providing quality service and helping New Jersey’s skilled and productive workforce enable employers statewide to compete successfully in the world marketplace.

Purpose for Which Funds will be Used:

The Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program seeks to eliminate economic barriers commonly associated with an individual’s inability to invest in skills training and work readiness and connect National Guard, Reserve, retired and transitioning active-duty military members to quality career and training opportunities in the building and construction industry. This grant program provides women and minority veterans with training to prepare them for employment and/or placement in registered apprenticeship programs within the building and construction trades occupations or other industry occupations and provide quality support services to ensure success for placement into employment.

SNAP STEPS

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Department of Human Services seek to create strategic partnerships with qualifying agencies to deliver training opportunities, career services, and employment to individuals currently receiving SNAP benefits. The SNAP E&T program includes participant reimbursement/supportive services (transportation, childcare, clothing, books, and supplies) provided by the County Welfare Agencies or the grantee as part of participant allowances/reimbursements while engaging in SNAP employment and training programs. The focus of the grant is to ensure the SNAP recipients are provided case management, skills-based training, and education programs with an employment-driven approach, and participant reimbursement/supportive services to prepare for and assist with SNAP recipients entering the workforce.

Mission of SNAP STEPS

NJDOL is proposing partnerships and workforce development activities statewide to assist SNAP recipients with building the skills, training, and work experience necessary to obtain and retain unsubsidized regular employment that leads them to self-sufficiency. SNAP STEPS will provide SNAP populations with the opportunity to learn and gain the skills necessary to successfully enter and gain promotional opportunities in the labor workforce. These efforts will assist communities across New Jersey to strengthen services and promote awareness through employment and retention of SNAP recipients. This NGO is being issued to expand services to participants statewide.

Goals of SNAP STEPS

This competitive NGO is being made available to accomplish the following goals:

• Facilitate community partnerships that are central to overcoming employment barriers of recipients receiving SNAP.
• Ensure participants are assessed and Individual Employment Plans (IEP) are developed for the timely delivery of appropriate and necessary career training, and support activities to individuals receiving SNAP.
• Design and provide employment and training activities for the targeted population to increase unsubsidized employment opportunities and retention.
• Design career pathways to in-demand professions, as well as develop ties to employers, that directly impact or help SNAP recipients.

About Us

Whether you are a business operator, worker, job seeker, student, or person seeking or receiving benefits, the staff of the Department is here to assist you.

We want to help you succeed and we want to help New Jersey’s economy thrive. We're committed to providing quality service and helping New Jersey’s skilled and productive workforce enable employers statewide to compete successfully in the world marketplace.

UPSKILL: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program

The purpose of the UPSKILL: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant program is to provide New Jersey-based employers up to 50% cost reimbursement assistance to train incumbent frontline employees to meet current and future occupational skill requirements. Although all businesses are welcomed to apply, the grant program’s primary focus will be on the nine strategic sectors as identified by the Governor’s Economic Development Plan (Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Film & Digital Media, Finance & Professional Services, Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, Offshore Wind, Technology, Transportation & Logistics).

About Us

Whether you are a business operator, worker, job seeker, student, or person seeking or receiving benefits, the staff of the Department is here to assist you.

We want to help you succeed and we want to help New Jersey’s economy thrive. We're committed to providing quality service and helping New Jersey’s skilled and productive workforce enable employers statewide to compete successfully in the world marketplace.

NJ Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant

The purpose of the GAINS program is to promote the expansion and development of United States Department of Labor (USDOL) approved Registered Apprenticeship programs that drive economic development through skills and educational attainment and create pathways to better-paying careers and advanced credentials. While this NGO describes twelve (12) sectoral/occupational areas of focus, all occupations that are recognized by US DOL as “apprenticeable” are encouraged to apply.

Funding

Funding Amount: $5,000,000 

About Us

Whether you are a business operator, worker, job seeker, student, or person seeking or receiving benefits, the staff of the Department is here to assist you.

We want to help you succeed and we want to help New Jersey’s economy thrive. We're committed to providing quality service and helping New Jersey’s skilled and productive workforce enable employers statewide to compete successfully in the world marketplace.

NJ Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education Grant

Grant funds will be awarded to successful applicants responding to this competitive NGO. The purpose of the PACE Program is to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in Registered Apprenticeship programs. These pre-apprenticeship programs have a documented partnership with at least one Registered Apprenticeship program sponsor that is committed to hiring from the pre-apprenticeship program within 18 months from the start of the contract period of performance, and together, they expand the participant's career pathway opportunities with industry-based training coupled with classroom instruction. The program will drive economic development through skills and educational attainment and create pathways to better-paying careers and advanced credentials.

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Office of Apprenticeship seeks to encourage the growth of career pathway opportunities for people disconnected from employment, training, and education. Within the workforce development system, pre-apprenticeships serve a critical role for people to acquire career-specific skills, advance work-readiness, and connect them to longer-term career opportunities.

Truist Foundation

The Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, the foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. The Truist Foundation's grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses.

Inspire Awards

We’re collaborating with MIT Solve to kick off our third year of the Inspire Awards. Nonprofits from across the country are invited to pitch their solution to advance workers through career navigation and workforce development.

This year’s Inspire Awards challenge aims to improve resources and wraparound services for workers seeking reskilling, upskilling, and career transitions to uplift themselves—and their families. For workers looking to develop skills to help them adapt to industry changes, career navigation and workforce development solutions can make an impact. These tools can aid smoother career transitions, foster economic mobility, and empower workers to pursue personal growth.

2025 Truist Foundation Inspire Awards Challenge Question

How are nonprofits providing innovative solutions for the reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation needs of adults who are in the middle or late stages of their careers?

Challenge Dimensions

We are seeking innovative nonprofit solutions that improve resources and wraparound services for adults who are in the middle or late stages of their careers seeking reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation support, including:

• Wraparound Services – Supporting unemployed and underemployed individuals on their journey to economic mobility through innovative and comprehensive resources including transportation support, childcare, mentorship, mental health services, and more.
• Coalition Building – Generating greater buy-in and support for workforce navigation efforts through coalitions, promoting communication and collaboration across diverse sectors and stakeholders including businesses, nonprofits, and government entities.
• Career Navigation – Enabling workers to navigate their career choices more easily, helping to facilitate informed decisions about which high-quality jobs and career trajectories best suit them.
• Upskilling and Reskilling – Providing accessible, high-quality, skill-building and training opportunities for those transitioning between careers or facing unemployment.

Here are the grants for this challenge

• First place: $250,000
• Second place: $150,000
• Runners-up: $25,000
• Audience favorite: $75,000

Purpose

The Real Estate Gap Financing Grant Program pilot program is established with funding of $10,000,000 to provide grants for real estate development projects located in distressed municipalities as defined below that require gap financing and that address the negative economic impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.

Consistent with other Authority programs, the Real Estate Gap Financing Grant Program is established to mitigate the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide grant funding to support real estate new construction or substantial rehabilitation projects located within distressed municipalities.

Projects

The following types of real estate projects (new construction and/or substantial rehabilitation as defined below) which are located in distressed municipalities as defined below are eligible and will be considered for Real Estate Gap Financing grants:

• Commercial (including office and/or supermarkets/grocery stores)
• Mixed-use developments (any residential portion must comply with the 20% reservation for low- and moderate-income households required by N.J.S.A. 52:27D-329.9(b).
• Non-profit/community use projects (not government owned)
• Cultural, Arts, Performing Arts
• Manufacturing/Industrial

Funding

In order to provide Grants and support projects by different entities and in several different municipalities, no applicant (and/or applicant-related entity) may receive more than one grant award and only one application will be funded in any one municipality.

• Minimum grant funding request would be $500,000 per project.
• Maximum grant funding request would be $5,000,000 per project.

Program grant funding may not exceed 50% of the total of all project development costs within the approved application. Property acquisition costs/equity are not to be considered as part of total project development costs.

Program grant funding can only be used for the real estate project costs specifically approved based on the application, Authority review, and funding grant agreement. Project costs may include hard construction costs with a maximum 10% contingency, soft costs not exceeding 20% of total project costs and developer fee not exceeding 10% of total project costs or as otherwise allowed by another State agency providing funding to a project.

All project costs and Grant funding are subject to federal Duplication of Benefits requirements and a cost reasonableness analysis will be undertaken prior to project approval.

About Women United in Philanthropy

Women United in Philanthropy (WUIP) is New Jersey’s first women’s giving circle. Since 2004, we have awarded $1,220,000 in grant funds to programs that address chronic problems impacting women and families in Bergen County, NJ. In 2021, Women United in Philanthropy joined forces with The Foundation of Northern New Jersey, to expand our mission to provide needed funding to essential programs that empower women and their families.

Grants awarded by WUIP are unique because they consist of funds exclusively contributed by our members. By pooling our philanthropy, we are able to collectively make a larger impact on the lives of women. Our members vote annually to award funds to an innovative project in Bergen County, NJ, that helps women become economically strong and independent.

Funding Availability

For the current grants cycle,  Women United in Philanthropy will vote to award one grant of between $35,000 to $45,000 to fund the creation or expansion of an innovative program serving the needs of women in Bergen County, NJ. We encourage innovative projects aimed at preventing women and their children from slipping into poverty, with a focus on health & wellness, career advancement, safe & affordable housing, food security, and child care.

WUIP Areas of Funding Focus

Women United in Philanthropy grants help to address the chronic problems impacting women (including girls ages 15 and over) and their children in Bergen County, NJ. The following describes the Circle’s current funding interests.

The following descriptions explain the Circle’s current year funding interests. In each area, the examples given are not exclusive:

• Health & Wellness – Addressing the health and wellness needs of women, including physical and mental illness, improving support systems, providing access to affordable care, and addressing threats to safety such as domestic violence. .

• Career Advancement, Job Training & Placement–Advancing women’s education and careers to help them earn a living wage and improve their financial situation. Strategies include job training and placement, expanding educational opportunities, helping women to seek and retain employment, and creating career pathways and support systems.

• Safe & Affordable Housing – Securing permanent affordable housing and sheltering displaced women and their children. This includes services that address the unique housing needs of women who are elderly, survivors of trafficking, refugees, leaving prison, or in other situations that negatively impact their housing stability.

• Food Security – Fighting hunger and food insecurity by providing women and their children with reliable access to nutritious and affordable food. This also includes solutions that promote self-sufficiency and address the factors that limit access to adequate food resources.

• Child Care – Providing reliable and affordable childcare options to enable women’s workforce participation. This also includes programs that assist mothers in balancing the demands of caring for children and pursuing their career and reduce the burden of rising childcare costs.

• Emerging Needs - Addressing budding women’s issues and areas of emergency need for women in Bergen County. This includes programs that tackle threats to women’s advancement, financial security, rights, and ability to thrive.

CHPRD Mission and Goals

The mission of the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development is to improve the quality of life and empower the state's Hispanic community using CHPRD’s new model of community development.

Its goals are:

• Increase public and private resources invested wisely in the growth, development, and long term stability of high-quality Hispanic Community-Based Organizations.
• Develop public/private partnerships that enrich and promote the office’s programs and initiatives in support of Hispanics across the state.
• Provide the necessary tools and assistance in creating training and employment opportunities for Hispanics.
• Facilitate the professional and leadership development of Hispanics.

Funding Categories

• Hispanic Entrepreneurship
• Citizenship and Integration
• Workforce Development
• Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program
• Community Service
• Health and Wellness

Applicants may seek funding from up to three (3) programs.

New agencies applying for CHPRD funding are limited to one (1) funding program, and are defined as organizations that have neither applied for nor received funding from the CHPRD within the past 5 years.

Community Service Programs

This category advocates for and supports culturally competent community service programs. These effective services focus on addressing the following target areas:

• Children at Risk
  • Program Goals
  • Provide academic enrichment activities to help youth meet state and local achievement standards.
  • Offer a diverse array of additional services, programs, and activities, such as youth development activities, designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program, positively impacting student outcomes like school attendance and engagement while reducing behavioral risk factors.
  • Provide literacy and educational development services to the families of children served in the program.
• Preventing Health Risks and Disease
  • Program Goals
    • Assist and educate individuals in enrolling for health care coverage and practicing self-care.
    • Provide access to quality health care.
    • Develop relationships with health care clinics and other health professionals.
    • Engage and empower individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors.
    • Implement changes that reduce the risk of chronic diseases and other morbidities prevalent in the Hispanic community, such as heart disease and stroke, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, obesity, and respiratory diseases.
• Senior Citizen Assistance
  • Program Goals
    • To enrich the lives of older adults by preventing, improving, and maintaining their physical, mental health, and social well-being through the provision of tailored senior services.

CHPRD Mission and Goals

The mission of the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development is to improve the quality of life and empower the state's Hispanic community using CHPRD’s new model of community development.

Its goals are:

• Increase public and private resources invested wisely in the growth, development, and long term stability of high-quality Hispanic Community-Based Organizations.
• Develop public/private partnerships that enrich and promote the office’s programs and initiatives in support of Hispanics across the state.
• Provide the necessary tools and assistance in creating training and employment opportunities for Hispanics.
• Facilitate the professional and leadership development of Hispanics.

Funding Categories

• Hispanic Entrepreneurship
• Citizenship and Integration
• Workforce Development
• Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program
• Community Service
• Health and Wellness

Applicants may seek funding from up to three (3) programs.

New agencies applying for CHPRD funding are limited to one (1) funding program, and are defined as organizations that have neither applied for nor received funding from the CHPRD within the past 5 years.

Hispanic Entrepreneurship Assistance Program

The Hispanic Entrepreneurship Assistance Program (HEAP) is specifically crafted to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate business education and mentorship services. It aims to support Hispanic residents who have recently initiated a business and offer comprehensive assistance to individuals aspiring to establish a new business.

CHPRD Mission and Goals

The mission of the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development is to improve the quality of life and empower the state's Hispanic community using CHPRD’s new model of community development.

Its goals are:

• Increase public and private resources invested wisely in the growth, development, and long term stability of high-quality Hispanic Community-Based Organizations.
• Develop public/private partnerships that enrich and promote the office’s programs and initiatives in support of Hispanics across the state.
• Provide the necessary tools and assistance in creating training and employment opportunities for Hispanics.
• Facilitate the professional and leadership development of Hispanics.

Funding Categories

• Hispanic Entrepreneurship
• Citizenship and Integration
• Workforce Development
• Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program
• Community Service
• Health and Wellness

Applicants may seek funding from up to three (3) programs.

New agencies applying for CHPRD funding are limited to one (1) funding program, and are defined as organizations that have neither applied for nor received funding from the CHPRD within the past 5 years.

Workforce Development Supportive Services for Adults and Dislocated Workers Program

This initiative aims to deliver high-quality employment-focused activities and services to tackle specific challenges encountered by New Jersey's Latino adult population.

• Job Search and Job Placement
• Job Readiness Program
• Supported Work Program

The primary purpose is to guide participants toward economic self-sufficiency and long-term employment by facilitating the acquisition of the following:

• Attainment of work readiness skills, competencies, and attitudes necessary for placement into employment.
• Assistance in developing a career path for increased employability and preparation for seeking and attaining employment.
• Introduction to current Labor Demand Occupations in the state and regional economy.
• Knowledge of community services and programs available for utilization if necessary.

The CHPRD strongly encourages innovative service delivery proposals aligned with the objectives of this RFP, characterized by integration, accountability, continuous improvement, and tangible results.

CHPRD Mission and Goals

The mission of the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development is to improve the quality of life and empower the state's Hispanic community using CHPRD’s new model of community development.

Its goals are:

• Increase public and private resources invested wisely in the growth, development, and long term stability of high-quality Hispanic Community-Based Organizations.
• Develop public/private partnerships that enrich and promote the office’s programs and initiatives in support of Hispanics across the state.
• Provide the necessary tools and assistance in creating training and employment opportunities for Hispanics.
• Facilitate the professional and leadership development of Hispanics.

Funding Categories

• Hispanic Entrepreneurship
• Citizenship and Integration
• Workforce Development
• Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program
• Community Service
• Health and Wellness

Applicants may seek funding from up to three (3) programs.

New agencies applying for CHPRD funding are limited to one (1) funding program, and are defined as organizations that have neither applied for nor received funding from the CHPRD within the past 5 years.

Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program

The Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program is tailored to offer workforce experience services to at-risk youth.

CHPRD is particularly interested in program proposals targeting specific groups, including pregnant and parenting teens, youth on probation and parole, those in foster care or aftercare, homeless youth, English Language Learners (ELL), dropouts or those without post-secondary education, and individuals with basic skills deficiencies requiring additional assistance for educational program entry or completion or securing/holding employment.

Program Goals

• Help youths understand proper workplace behavior and the necessary steps to attain and retain employment.
• Assist youth in acquiring the personal attributes, knowledge, and skills needed to secure employment and advance in their careers

CHPRD Mission and Goals

The mission of the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development is to improve the quality of life and empower the state's Hispanic community using CHPRD’s new model of community development.

Its goals are:

• Increase public and private resources invested wisely in the growth, development, and long term stability of high-quality Hispanic Community-Based Organizations.
• Develop public/private partnerships that enrich and promote the office’s programs and initiatives in support of Hispanics across the state.
• Provide the necessary tools and assistance in creating training and employment opportunities for Hispanics.
• Facilitate the professional and leadership development of Hispanics.

Funding Categories

• Hispanic Entrepreneurship
• Citizenship and Integration
• Workforce Development
• Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program
• Community Service
• Health and Wellness

Applicants may seek funding from up to three (3) programs.

New agencies applying for CHPRD funding are limited to one (1) funding program, and are defined as organizations that have neither applied for nor received funding from the CHPRD within the past 5 years.

Health and Wellness Programs

This category is formulated to aid families in crisis, enhancing social and psychological functioning to maximize family well-being.

• Mental Health Services
• Family Violence Prevention and Services Program Grant

Goals

• Strengthen and address the health and resilience of individuals or families grappling with domestic violence, trauma, and mental health challenges.
• Stabilize crises, impart new problem-solving skills to families, and disrupt the cycle of family dysfunction.
• Provide tangible support for parents, including basic needs assistance and access to services such as physical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and domestic violence services.
• Teach parental resilience, encompassing stress coping and problem-solving strategies.
• Connect families with community outreach services to facilitate access to additional resources.

Community Grant Fund

Grant decisions will be made by our employee Community Grant Councils (CGC) based in each of the regions in which MGM Resorts International operates domestically. Each CGC meets and evaluates grant proposals from nonprofit agencies in its respective region to determine how the community grant funds will be allocated.

Funding Areas

The Program will give priority to funding for agencies/projects/programs that provide services in the following focus areas:

• Affordable Housing
• Economic Opportunity/ Workforce Development
• Education K-12
• Family Services
• Food Insecurity
• Health and Wellness
• Homelessness
• Services for Seniors
• Services for Veterans and Military Families

MGM Resorts Foundation grants are for a one-year period and do not automatically renew.

Mission of Pathways to Recovery

NJDOL is proposing partnerships and workforce development activities statewide due to increases in overdose deaths, demand for treatment, opioid admissions, and naloxone administrations.

Pathways to Recovery will provide opioid-impacted populations with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills necessary to successfully enter the labor workforce. These efforts will assist communities across New Jersey to strengthen services and promote recovery through employment and retention of opioid-impacted individuals.

Purpose

Grant funds will be awarded to successful applicants responding to this competitive Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO). The purpose of Pathways to Recovery is to provide training opportunities, career services, supportive services (for example, transportation, childcare, work clothing, driver’s license restoration) and employment to individuals impacted by the opioid epidemic.

This grant seeks to deepen the network of employment support for those affected by the opioid epidemic. It seeks to improve opportunities and incentives for opioid-impacted individuals by providing basic skills instruction, workforce readiness (employability skills) instruction and work experience. The program will seek to facilitate effective transitions by the targeted population into employment and retention.

For purposes of this grant, impacted by the opioid epidemic is defined as an individual who has a friend, family member, or personal history of opioid use.

Funding

The amount of funding available for this program in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Round 2 is estimated to be $5 million and is contingent upon the availability of the Governor’s Discretionary Opioid funding. Each grantee is estimated to receive up to $1,000,000. The 24-month grant period is estimated to begin June 1, 2025, and end May 31, 2027.

Our Mission

The Provident Bank Foundation invests in marginalized communities within Provident Bank's branch network by collaborating with nonprofit organizations that align with the values we care about. Together, we empower individuals on their paths to economic self-sufficiency by addressing the multifaceted issues that perpetuate the cycle of poverty.

Empowerment Grant

The Empowerment Grant program provides two years of flexible funding support for programs, projects, or initiatives that are based within our geographic footprint and that align with at least one of PBF’s newly revised funding priorities and the corresponding areas of interest. Funding requests must demonstrate community enhancement and meaningful impact over the grant term.

Funding Priorities and Areas of Interest

Our vision is to build strong and healthy communities where everyone can live a fulfilling and prosperous life. Organizations applying for an Empowerment Grant must measure their program’s impact in a manner that aligns with at least one of our newly revised funding priorities and one of the specific areas of interest.

• Education
  • Quality education and vocational training to build the skills needed to participate fully in the economy.
  • Areas of Interest:
    • Community colleges
    • Vocational programs
    • Special education services
• Human Services
  • Social safety nets to support vulnerable populations in times of greatest need.
  • Areas of Interest
    • Housing assistance
    • Food security
    • Healthcare access for un-/underinsured individuals
    • Youth mental health services
• Workforce Development
  • Career opportunities and skills development to support pathways to economic self-sufficiency.
  • Areas of Interest:
    • Job training
    • Employment supports
    • Reentry programs

Funding

Empowerment Grants will be awarded in the range of $5,000-$10,000 per year for two years for organizations with operating budgets between $50,000-$1 million per year, and in the range of $10,000-$25,000 per year for two years for organizations with operating budgets between $1 million-$15 million per year.

The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) was founded in 1979. More than thirty-five years and 1,100 funds later, we have made enormous progress in solving problems in communities across our state.

From creative projects that tackle critical societal or policy issues to scholarship funds, corporate philanthropy, legacy funds and donor advised funds, the Community Foundation manages nearly every kind of giving vehicle and tailors solutions to meet critical needs. The Community Foundation’s team of specialists understand the unique contours of communities and manage the scope of the Community Foundation’s investment and grantmaking capabilities with precision.

With more than $900 million in assets, the Community Foundation grants tens of millions of dollars each year through its more than 1,160 funds. In 2024, the Community Foundation granted more than $100 million to non-profits in New Jersey and beyond.

Empower New Jersey Grant

The CFNJ Empower New Jersey Grant provides support to New Jersey organizations that are dedicated to promoting economic empowerment through proven projects and programs that foster economic stability, entrepreneurship, workforce development, financial literacy, and access to opportunities. CFNJ will award one to two Empower New Jersey Grants.

Our Vision

Powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever.

Our Mission

• Be a positive force in a changing world by providing an infrastructure to access safe, affordable, reliable and cleaner energy;
• Work toward a carbon-free economy;
• Empower the lives of our customers, our communities, our workforce and other stakeholders;
• Embrace diversity and inclusion,  and promote equitable and ethical behavior.

Neighborhood Partners Program

The PSEG Foundation is committed to creating more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable communities for all. As part of the commitment to social value, the PSEG Foundation’s strategic pillars are environmental sustainability, social justice, equity, and economic empowerment. Through the NPP, the PSEG Foundation aims to partner with organizations that are transformative, leading change on issues impacting our communities and working towards collaborative solutions.

It is highly encouraged that prospective applicants review the Program Rules section to determine eligibility before applying.

Foundation Pillars

Funding consideration will be provided for programs in alignment with one or more of the PSEG Foundation pillars:

• Environmental Sustainability (ES)
  • promote environmental sustainability and stewardship; programs that encourage environmental education; facilitate clean energy innovation; preserve ecosystems and encourage conservation and foster environmental justice
• Social Justice (SJ) 
  • empower diverse and inclusive communities, focus on addressing inequities and elevate prosperity in communities through strategic initiatives aimed at closing the wealth inequality gap
• Equity & Economic Empowerment (EEE)
  • consideration will be given to programs that provide comprehensive support services that address pressing economic needs: affordability, food security and workforce development initiatives; additional areas that are part of the EEE pillar and may receive consideration include: ;increase awareness of STEM education and workforce readiness; expand educational opportunities; support neighborhood revitalization through economic development and build healthy, safe and resilient communities.

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development 

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is dedicated to protecting our workforce, strengthening our businesses, and promoting the dignity of work.

New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

The mission of the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) is to enable eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve an employment outcome consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities, and capabilities.

Innovative Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Purpose for Which Funds will be Used

In response to the dynamic landscape of today's job market, there is an imperative need to acknowledge the communication gaps and lack of awareness that exists in Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). To address these concerns, we are seeking robust Pre-ETS programs that are tailored to equip Students with Disabilities (SWD) with the skills and experiences essential for success. DVRS is seeking providers who will implement innovative and unique methodologies in delivering Pre-ETS. These methodologies may include new, creative, interdisciplinary, scalability, sustainability, technology integration, and person-centered approaches. Providers should also focus on serving SWD, specifically those affected by substance use disorders, justice-involved, mental health diagnoses, or underrepresented youth (youth who may face systemic barriers due to factors like race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender identity, geographic location, or immigration status). In addition, services should improve awareness of Pre-ETS, increase outreach, and foster communication between DVRS, schools, students, families, community resources, and other stakeholders.

Available Funding

DVRS will be awarding a total of five (5) contracts for this initiative. The total amount of funding available for this program in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026 will be up to $2,750,000 with no more than $550,000 per contract per year

Background

Since our founding, Greenspring has aspired to give back by making meaningful financial and relational investments in our local communities. To further our stewardship efforts and commitment to charitable giving, we created the concept of the Greenspring Grant Program in 2012 to support the mission of local non-profits.

Now in its tenth year, this effort is completely employee-run and, each year allows a new team of individuals the rewarding (but very difficult!) task of selecting and awarding monies to worthy organizations. This year we are awarding a total of $100,000 in grant monies to organizations dedicated to economic and workforce development. At its sole discretion, Greenspring awards grants ranging from $10,000 to $15,000 based on the funding requested and the needs addressed.

Grant Focus

Organizations must be focused on or have programs that address Workforce and Economic Development. Examples include (but are not limited to):

• job/skills education and training
• job creation
• entrepreneurship
• developing and maintaining career pathways
• growing internships and career opportunities
• increasing financial literacy

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

Community Health Worker CHW Hub NOFA

Purpose For Which The Grant Program Funds Shall Be Used

The CHW Hub will be responsible for ensuring NJ has a strong CHW workforce by working with organizations across the state in continuing the ongoing certification efforts for CHWs and sustainability initiatives for the CHW workforce. In partnership with NJDOH, the CHW Hub will also actively support and advocate for the integration of CHWs into standard healthcare practice. 

Award Period: From 9/1/25 Through 7/31/26