Funding for Organizations | Vol. 97

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.

New Jersey Economic Development Authority | Small Business Fund | Creditworthy small, minority-owned or women-owned business in New Jersey in operation for at least one full year who may not have the ability to get bank financing, or not-for-profit corporation in operation for at least three full years may be eligible for assistance under the Small Business Fund. Financing can be used for fixed assets or working capital. | Deadline: Ongoing | More information and application.

Institute of Museum and Library Services | Grants to Support Native American Tribal Libraries Nationwide | The Institute of Museum and Library Services' Native American Basic Grants program assists federally recognized Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations. Tribal libraries serve as knowledge and resource centers to support the information needs and community wellness of their users. Eligible applicants are federally recognized Tribal governments. | Deadline: November 13, 2026 | Application information. 

Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation | Funding for Hunger Relief, Food Access, and Culinary Arts Training | The Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation invests in organizations focused on hunger relief and careers in the culinary arts across three areas. Nutrition education grants support schools and community groups helping people make healthy food choices. Food access grants support food banks, community kitchens, and hunger relief organizations. Culinary arts grants support high schools, colleges, professional education programs, and scholarships for the next generation of culinary professionals. | Deadline: November 1, 2026 | More information and application. 

Big Joy Foundation | Support for Underserved Communities, Spiritual Enrichment, and the Arts | The Big Joy Foundation funds U.S.-based organizations working both domestically and globally across three areas: human services for vulnerable populations, including orphans, people with disabilities, and those facing extreme hardship; spiritual enrichment; and arts and media that promote faith, hope, and love. Priority is given to stand-alone projects that directly serve children or youth and provide tangible, lasting impact. | Deadline: November 1, 2026 | Application information.

Hearts Foundations | Grants for Education, Health, Culture, and Social Services | The Hearst Foundations fund nonprofits working across four areas: education including higher education, STEM programs, and college access; health including access to care for low-income populations, behavioral health, and medical research; social services including affordable housing, job training, and youth development; and culture including arts education, artist development, and science education. The Foundations prioritize organizations that help people of all backgrounds build healthy and productive lives. | Deadline: Ongoing | Application information.

The Smart Family Fund | Seed Grants and Mentorship for Early-Stage Nonprofits | The Smart Family Fund supports and mentors emerging nonprofit organizations and their leaders throughout the U.S. Funding targets early-stage nonprofits with significant impact potential that have not yet demonstrated the efficacy needed to attract large-scale funding. Previous areas of support include social services, arts and culture, economic opportunity, parks and recreation, and education. | Deadline: Ongoing | Application information. 

Arts Organizations

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation | Community Grants Span Arts, Education, Health, and Environment | The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports community-based nonprofit organizations throughout the United States for whom a small grant can make a meaningful difference. Funding spans a wide range of areas including museums, cultural and performing arts, schools, hospitals, educational and skills training, programs for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities, and environmental and wildlife protection. Project and general operating support are both available. | Deadline: November 10, 2026 | More information and application.

Wyeth Foundation for American Art | Investing in Art Scholarship, Conservation, and Exhibitions | The Wyeth Foundation for American Art supports institutions and nonprofits working to advance the study, appreciation, and recognition of historic American art. Funding supports innovative exhibitions exploring new research, museum catalogs and publications, and the conservation and restoration of American masterpieces. | Deadline: December 15, 2026 | Application information.

Big Joy Foundation | Support for Underserved Communities, Spiritual Enrichment, and the Arts | The Big Joy Foundation funds U.S.-based organizations working both domestically and globally across three areas: human services for vulnerable populations, including orphans, people with disabilities, and those facing extreme hardship; spiritual enrichment; and arts and media that promote faith, hope, and love. Priority is given to stand-alone projects that directly serve children or youth and provide tangible, lasting impact. | Deadline: November 1, 2026 | Application information.

History & Humanities Organizations

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 | 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.