SJCA Partner Opportunities Vol. 71
New Jersey State Council on the Arts | July 2025 Annual Public Meeting | The New Jersey State Council on the Arts will convene its 2025 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, July 22nd at 10 AM. The agenda will be available at the meeting, as well as a large print option. The Council will host a reception immediately following the meeting, with light refreshments served. More details will be shared in the coming weeks. This event is free and open to the public. Discounted parking ($5) is available at Lafayette Garage, 1 West Lafayette Street. Council staff will be handing out coupons at the meeting. In the event that Lafayette Garage is full, the coupons will be honored at the 16 East Front Street Garage. | Date & Time: Tuesday, July 22nd at 10 AM | Location: Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ | More information.
NJ Historical Commission | 250th Initiative for the New Jersey State Historical Marker Program | In preparation for America’s 250th in 2026 the New Jersey Historical Commission will be reinstating the State Historical Marker Program. The NJHC invites counties, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and individuals to submit nominations for the creation and replacement of fifty historical markers across the state. The priority deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. The final deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, October 7th at 2:00p.m. The Commission will host an application webinar on Thursday, June 26 at 12:00 p.m. and a research webinar on Friday, July 11 at 12:00 p.m. to answer questions applicants may have about the nomination process. | Submission details and more information.
Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs | Special Funding Initiative Grant | TheAtlantic County Officeof Cultural and Heritage Affairs (ACOCHA) is offering a Special
Funding Initiative for the first time in FY 2025. Funding is available to non-profit organizations who are new/emerging organizations or organizations requiring a small amount of funding for history related projects/professional development. This funding has a simplified request process and short time-frame from request to award. | Deadline: Rolling basis while funding is available. | More information and application.
New Jersey Theatre Alliance | SAVE THE DATE: Creating Change 2025: Meeting the Moment and Building Beyond | The Creating Change Summit is an annual in-person gathering of the New Jersey arts and culture community focused on learning, inspiration, and action as we move together toward a more just, equitable, accessible, and anti-racist arts sector. Registration details to come. | Date & Time: October 29, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Location: Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, NJ | More information.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Bloomerang | FREE WEBINAR: Unlocking The Mystery of Donor Retention | Join Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, principal of Windmill Hill Consulting, for a dynamic session that will help you crack the code on donor retention. Whether you’re looking to stabilize your fundraising program or grow it, this session will give you the clarity and tools to turn more one-time donors into long-term champions. | Date & Time: June 26, 2025 from 2 PM to 3 PM | More information and registration.
New Jersey Council for the Humanities | NJCH Board Game Night | Join NJCH for Humanities Board Game Night! Get ready to play a variety of games, enjoy some snacks, and hear from an expert on how history, linguistics, storytelling, and other humanities disciplines inform and influence our favorite board games. Light snacks and soft beverages will be provided. The event is free and open to all but suggested for individuals and families with children age 8 and above. RSVP is required using the form below. Please use the “Attendee Registration” function of the form to complete a registration for each member of your party. Suggested Donation: A donation of $10 is suggested. Currently, all donations are being matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 total by The Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from the Mellon Foundation. Donations can be made online in advance of the event or at the event. | Date & Time: July 24, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM | More information and registration.
Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission | FY26 Grant Applications Information | Prospective 2026 County Arts & History Grantees: Applications may be submitted only after a Madatory Declaration of Intent has been filed on or before August 20, 2025. | Deadline to Apply: September 8, 2025 by 5pm EST | More information and application.
New Jersey Economic Development Authority | NJ Film Works Grant Program | The NJ Film Works Grant Program is a competitive funding opportunity that will award grants to support workforce development, training, and skills programs that strengthen and diversify the state’s film and digital media talent pipeline with a particular focus on NJ’s Overburdened Communities. A total of $3 million is available for awards under this Grant Program. The minimum and maximum amounts for individual awards are set at $250,000 and $750,000, respectively. NJEDA anticipates making multiple awards for this grant program. | Deadline: July 11, 2025 | More information and application.
ArtPride NJ | Advocacy Office Hours | Book time with the ArtPride New Jersey Advocacy Team: Vanessa Ramalho, Director of External Relations, and Vince Hall, Director of Advocacy Operations. Let's discuss anything related to advocating for the sustainability of the arts in New Jersey, whether it be discussing opportunities for partnership, meeting with your legislators, educational or support opportunities, or even just taking a moment to connect with us. | Book your session.
Hispanic Association of Atlantic County | Nuestro Pueblo Awards: Noche En Blanco | The Hispanic Association of Atlantic County cordially invites you to join us for our 2025 Nuestro Pueblo (Our Community) Awards Noche en Blanco celebration. All white attire is a must! Enjoy live entertainment as you overlook the beautiful ocean at the Big Cypress Terrace at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and dance the night away with the Latino Who's Who of Southern New Jersey. The Nuestro Pueblo Awards celebration is to promote community involvement, advancement, and growth of our Hispanic cultural heritage by recognizing individuals and/or organizations who are making a difference in "Nuestro Pueblo" (our community). | Date & Time: July 10, 2025 at 6pm | Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Big Cypress Terrace), Atlantic City | Tickets and information.
