Funding for Organizations | Vol. 86

Funding

New Jersey Economic Development Authority | RETROFIT NJ Grant Program | The Reducing Emissions through Retrofits, Optimization, Fuel-switching, and Innovative Technologies (RETROFIT NJ) Grant Program is a $75 million pilot program launched by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to provide financial assistance to multi-pronged, large-scale retrofit projects that enable holistic energy improvements at buildings, campuses, and multi-building facilities. | Deadline: Ongoing | More information and application.

Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation | Innovative Programs for Vulnerable Populations in New Jersey | The Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation supports small nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in New Jersey. Funding prioritizes innovative programs that benefit children and individuals who are physically, mentally, or economically disadvantaged. The Foundation emphasizes projects that prevent or address problems rather than general operating support. Preference is given to organizations demonstrating creative, solution-oriented approaches. | Deadline: May 26, 2026 | More information and application.

It Gets Better: Changemakers | It Gets Better Changemakers Program | The It Gets Better Changemakers program funds projects led by LGBTQ+ young people to make their communities and schools safer, bolder, and more inclusive. The program partners with public and charter schools and nonprofits serving students aged 13 to 18 across the United States, with a particular interest in projects that support LGBTQ+ youth of color, trans and nonbinary youth, and LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities. Grants are available at two funding levels based on projected reach and impact. | Deadline: May 3, 2026 | More information and application. 

Kubota | Kubota Hometown Proud Grant Program | The annual Kubota Hometown Proud® grant program is now open! Enter to win 1 of 10 grants ($25,000 cash + $25,000 equipment voucher) for your nonprofit. | Deadline: May 7, 2026 | More information and application. 

AARP | AARP Purpose Prize | Purpose is a powerful force for good.  The Purpose Prize from AARP honors extraordinary older Americans who put their purpose into action to support AARP’s mission of empowering people to choose how they live as they age. Winners receive $75,000 and a year of organizational support from AARP to grow the impact of their nonprofits. Examples of organizational support include data and evaluation, governance and succession planning, fundraising strategy, and prospectus development. | Deadline: May 1, 2026 | More information and application. 

Community Foundation of South Jersey | South Jersey Resiliency Fund | The South Jersey Resiliency Fund supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies as they adapt internally and programmatically to assist neighbors and continue to deliver on their missions during this turbulent time. | Deadline: May 5, 2026 by 11:59pm | More information and application.

Ray Solem Foundation | Grants for Organizations Serving Immigrant Communities | The Ray Solem Foundation supports nonprofit organizations helping immigrants build stable and productive lives in the United States. Current funding priorities include programs serving immigrants who are survivors of human trafficking or domestic violence, and unaccompanied immigrant youth. Grants support the continuation of ongoing services, with priority given to organizations with annual incomes under $1 million. | Deadline: April 26, 2026 | More information and application. 

Hearst Foundations | Grants Expanding Opportunity Across Culture, Education, and Social Services | The Hearst Foundations support nonprofits in four key areas: culture, education, health, and social services. Their priorities include higher education, STEM programs, healthcare access for underserved populations, and artistic initiatives. With a focus on expanding opportunity and improving quality of life, the Foundations invest in organizations working to build a more equitable future for all. | Deadline: None | More information and application. 

Wish Local Empowerment Program | Small Business Grants for Black-Owned Retail Stores | The Wish Local Empowerment Program provides grants to support Black-owned brick-and-mortar retail businesses across the United States. The $2 million fund awards approximately 4,000 grants to help cover operating expenses such as workforce retention, rent, inventory, customer outreach, and community engagement. The program aims to promote equity and strengthen diversity in entrepreneurship. Eligible businesses must have 20 or fewer employees and annual revenue under $1 million. | Deadline: None | More information and application. 

Saint-Gobain North America Foundation | Funding for Community Well-Being, Sustainable Habitats, and More | The Saint-Gobain North America Foundation provides grants to nonprofits improving the quality of life in communities near Saint-Gobain facilities. Funding supports projects in sustainable habitat, STEM education, workforce development, and community well-being, with priority for initiatives that create long-term impact. Projects that engage Saint-Gobain employees through volunteering or expertise are especially encouraged. | Deadline: May 15, 2026 | More information and application. 

Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Foundation | Grants Support Assistance Animals and Wildlife Conservation | The Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Foundation provides grants to U.S. nonprofits supporting guide dogs and other assistance animals for people with physical disabilities. Additional funding is available for wildlife conservation. Priority is given to projects that directly aid individuals through trained animals or projects that protect vulnerable species and their habitats. Funded initiatives should focus on sustainable, long-term impact rather than ongoing program costs. | Deadline: None for Inquiries | More information and application.

Arts Organizations

Vilcek Foundation | Grants for Nonprofits | The Vilcek Foundation invites applications from eligible nonprofit organizations whose mission or programs focus on supporting immigrant contributions in the arts, sciences, culture, and society. We invest in organizations that take a creative approach to putting their mission into action and prioritize developing unique projects or operations that effectively achieve meaningful goals. The ideal grant recipient creates outputs, or serves their community in an innovative way that sets them apart from other organizations. The foundation also awards a limited number of institutional and discretionary grants each year, which are identified and initiated directly by the Vilcek Foundation. | Deadline: April 30, 2026 | More information and application.

Mid Atlantic Arts | Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives | The Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives (MAPI) program supports performing arts presentations with artist subsidies to presenters. The program is open now and accepting applications until April 30, 2026 for projects taking place between September 1, 2026- December 31, 2027. Watch a recording of the MAPI webinar here. 

Sign up for MAPI office hours to ask your questions: Wednesday, April 1, 11:00am-12:00pm. Register at this link. Reach out to Program Director, Performing Arts & Accessibility Coordinator Sarah Lewitus with any questions: slewitus@midatlanticarts.org. | Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026 | More information and application. 

Mid Atlantic Arts | Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants | Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects grants fund projects that support the vitality of traditional arts and cultures in the mid-Atlantic region. Non-profit organizations in DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, USVI, PR, or WV may apply. Eligible project activities may include performances, public art collaborations, workshops/ trainings, exhibitions, fieldwork/documentation, and creation of new traditional work. Mid Atlantic Arts encourages projects that support or engage underserved or underrepresented artists, practitioners, traditions, or constituents. | Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026 | More information and application. 

National Endowment for the Arts | FY27 Grants for Arts Projects Guidelines Now Available | Guidelines and application materials for the National Endowment for the Arts’ principal grants category, Grants for Arts Projects, are now available. These grants support projects taking place in any part of the nation’s 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. jurisdictions. | Deadline: July 21, 2026 | More information and application. 

History & Humanities Organizations

New Jersey Historic Trust | Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund Grant Guidelines | The New Jersey Historic Trust administers the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund, a historic preservation grant program to provide matching grants for preservation planning, municipal, county, and regional planning, heritage tourism, and capital preservation projects throughout New Jersey. The Trust advances historic preservation for the benefit of the state’s diverse population through stewardship, education, tourism, and financial investment programs. Applicants must submit an online application and a USB of supporting documents by the deadline. Eligible applicants include entities of county, municipal, or state government and 501(c) tax exempt organizations that comply with New Jersey charity registration laws. | Deadline: April 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm | Application information.

National Endowment for the Humanities | Media Grants for Radio, Podcasts, and Documentary Films | The National Endowment for the Humanities offers Media Projects grants to support the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films. The program aims to engage broad audiences with humanities ideas through compelling and accessible storytelling. Funding is available at two levels: Development and Production. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities. | Deadline: June 25, 2026 | More information and application. 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority | Historic Property Survey Grant Program | The Historic Property Survey Grant Program is a $400,000 pilot program that will provide grants up to $125,000 for the preparation of Historic Property Surveys throughout the state that include within the defined scope, properties located within a Government Restricted Municipality or that would be considered distress asset/s. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. | More information

Permanent Legacy Foundation | Permanent Legacy Byte4Byte Storage Grant Program | Digital archiving and long-term preservation shouldn’t be a luxury reserved for large, well-resourced institutions. The Permanent Legacy Foundation and their Byte4Byte storage grant program is designed to support grassroots historical, cultural, and collective memory archiving initiatives and organizations. Byte4Byte offers grants for organizations doing this work that can include free digital storage and internship stipends to help them reach their preservation goals. | Deadline: Rolling | Application information.

William G. Pomeroy Foundation | Hungry for History® Marker Grant Program | The Hungry for History® grant program celebrates America’s food history by telling the stories of local and regional food specialties across the United States. This program is designed to commemorate significant food dishes created prior to 1970 and the role they played in defining American culture and forging community identity. Hungry for History is intended to help communities nationwide put the spotlight on their renowned locally and regionally created food dishes with historic roadside markers. | Deadline to Submit Letter of Intent: October 2, 2026 | More information and application. 

William G. Pomeroy Foundation | Historic Transportation Marker Grant Program | Historic Transportation grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and local, state and federal government entities within the United States. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact an eligible local organization, such as a municipal historian or historical organization. They will often apply for the grant on behalf of the individual. Historic Transportation markers must recognize a historical fact that occurred by 1945. After World War II, the United States saw a significant change in transportation with the increase in automobile ownership and the construction of the interstate highway system. We seek to commemorate the way in which goods and people were transported prior to these transformative events. | Deadline: October 2, 2026 | More information and application. 

William G. Pomeroy Foundation | National Register Signage Grant Program | Grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and local, state and federal government entities within the United States. Please note that signage is not available for private residences or commercial properties; only sites owned by the entities previously listed are eligible for National Register signage. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact an eligible local organization, such as a municipal historian or historical organization. They will often apply for the grant on behalf of the individual. | Deadline: Rolling Basis | More information and application. 

National Endowment for the Humanities | Chairman’s Grants in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary | In honor of the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, the National Endowment for the Humanities is issuing a call for proposals for Celebrate America!, a new initiative to recognize the nation’s semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026. Through this program, NEH will award 250 challenge grants of up to $25,000 each for projects that focus on the founding of the American nation, key historical figures, and milestones that reflect the exceptional achievements of the United States. (View Request for Proposals (RFP)) | Deadline: Rolling basis | More information and application.