SJCA Partner Opportunities Vol. 75
New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund | Phase 10 and Phase 11 Grant Applications Open! | The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund is pleased to announce that Phase 10 and Phase 11 Grant applications will open on Tuesday August 12. The deadline to apply is September 15 at 11:59pm. For more information and to view detailed grant guidelines please visit https://hubs.li/Q03Cst8m0. | Date & Time: September 15, 2025 at 11:59pm | More information and application.
New Jersey Threatre Alliance | Job Board | This job board offers a compilation of the most recent listings for available positions at New Jersey Theatre Alliance, their Member Theatres, and in the field at large. | Job Listings.
Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs | Free Virtual Grant Workshop Available for 2026 Local Arts and History Funding Proposals | To help organizations develop and enhance their funding proposals, a free grant workshop will be offered virtually on August 28, 2025, to assist with certain components of the grant proposal. The workshop is mandatory for all potential applicants. Although 2025 regrantees are not required to attend due to some changes within the new application, attendance is recommended. Registration is required. | Date & Time: August 28, 2025 at 6 PM | More information and registration.
New Jersey Theatre Alliance | ArtsPayNJ Surverys are OPEN! | 1. The Individual Arts Worker Survey is completed by all people who identify as arts administrators or artists in NJ, including full-time, part-time, and contract/freelance workers. The survey includes self-reported compensation data as well as free text responses related to their perceptions and opinions about arts compensation. All arts workers that complete this this survey can choose to enter in a drawing to win a $250 Visa Gift Card. 2. The Organizational Survey is completed by filled out by a designated person on behalf of an arts organization. They give compensation information for all job titles at the organization. All non-profit organizations in NJ for which the arts are the primary focus of their mission should complete this survey. All data is collected by a third-party data analytics firm and is completely anonymized. | Deadline: August 28, 2025 | Surveys and more information.
New Jersey Economic Development Authority | New Jersey Loan Expansion and Network Development (NJ LEND) | New Jersey Loan Expansion and Network Development (NJ LEND) is a 3-year pilot program designed to expand NJEDA’s lending capacity to further support the growth and stability of New Jersey-based businesses. Eligible businesses can access up to $5 million in financing to purchase or refinance owner-occupied commercial real estate, acquire equipment, or secure working capital. | More information and application.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Hootsuite | WEBINAR: The Unfiltered Truth: Tackling Social Media Burnout Together | This webinar isn’t about vague self-care tips; it’s about building boundaries that actually stick, whether you’re a team of one or leading a whole department. We’re creating a space to acknowledge the real struggles and equip you with the tools to make your social media work more sustainable. Who’s this for? If you’re working in social media, regardless of your title or experience, this webinar is for you! Whether you’re a solo social media manager or leading a large team, you’ll walk away with immediate, actionable ideas you can put into practice. Ready to reclaim your time and energy? | Date & Time: August 26 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | More information and registration.
Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs | Special Funding Initiative Grant | The Atlantic County Office of 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.
Burlington County Parks- Arts, Culture, & Heritage | Burlington County Local Arts Grant NOW OPEN! | The Burlington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the 2026 Local Arts Grant. The Local Arts Program (LAP) provides funding to local arts organizations through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA), a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. General Operating Support and Special Projects grants are available to qualified organizations. | Deadline: September 12, 2025 | 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.
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.
NJ Center for Nonprofits & Council of New Jersey Grantmakers | Policy World Wednesdays | The New Jersey Center for Nonprofits and the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers are excited to launch Policy World Wednesdays, FREE monthly Zoom sessions focused on key policy issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic communities. Join every month to discuss all things policy, including the latest developments at the federal, state and local levels; legislative insights and advocacy opportunities; and to share any other policy or advocacy issues currently on your organization’s radar. Network with, and learn from, other changemakers to help stay abreast of current trends, build partnerships and strengthen advocacy skills for increased influence in public policy matters. Meetings are every second Wednesday of each month from 12:30pm-1:30pm via Zoom. | More information and registration.
