152 New Jersey Community Economic Development Grants

152 Community and Economic Development Grants for New Jersey

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Improve Access to Local Food Products

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and agricultural businesses and associations for projects to improve access to local food products and benefit producers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 171588
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Develop and Promote Local Agriculture

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit corporations, agricultural businesses and cooperatives, local government agencies, Tribal governments, and food councils to develop local agricultural industries and food systems. Applicants are advised that required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180493
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Opportunity for USA and Canada Health-Related Startup Companies to Participate in a Business D...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada health-related startup companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198973
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Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Poverty

Deadline: 06/07/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904
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Grants to USA State Governments to Expand Markets for Specialty Crops

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA state and territory governments to expand market opportunities for agricultural products such as dried fruit, fruits and vegetables, nursery crops, horticulture, and tree nuts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 181650
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Grants to USA Local, State, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Increase Transportation Saf...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and Tribal governments for projects to increase transportation safety. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for planning and infrastructure projects f...

GrantWatch ID#: 204452
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Grants to USA Land-Grant Colleges and Universities for Courses Tailored to Tribal Communities

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA Land-grant colleges and universities for courses tailored to Tribal communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to ensure Tribe members have access to education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228767

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Underserved Residents

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for underserved populations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs within the focus areas of workforce development and economic opportunity. Eligible applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 208869

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Private Developers for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and private developers in eligible locations to provide affordable housing to local residents. Funding is intended to support projects that increase the amount of affordable housing available through rental rehabilitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 203042

Grants to New Jersey Organizations for Projects to Enhance Awareness of the State as a Tourist...

Deadline: 06/12/26 LOI Date: 06/08/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Jersey organizations for projects to enhance awareness of the state as a tourist destination. Applicants must submit a declaration of intent to apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is available to market and promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181024

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, Corporations, and Individuals to Improve the Alfalfa...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, research institutions, organizations, national laboratories, private corporations and foundations, groups, and individuals for projects that improve the alfalfa industry. Applicants must complete required registrations and con...

GrantWatch ID#: 202964

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Business Development in Non-Urban Areas

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and rural cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that provide technical assistance, training, and other activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167073

Grants to USA Entities for Research to Benefit the Aquaculture Industry

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, research institutions, IHEs, private corporations and organizations, state agricultural experiment stations, and individuals for research to expand the aquaculture industry. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202963

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs for Community Garden Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647
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Grants to USA Agencies and Urban Planning Groups to Improve and Protect Bridges

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 212437

Grants to USA Cities to Implement Programs with a Strong Resident Engagement Aspect

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA cities to implement programs with a strong resident engagement aspect. Funding is intended to manage neighborhood projects and improvements that address local needs and that are initiated by local residents. Grantees will also receive training and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228444

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Train and Assist Small Manufacturing Firms

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, businesses, educational institutions, and professional associations for training and technical assistance that advance the development of small manufacturing firms. Required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 229431

Grants to USA Entities to Educate New Farmers and Ranchers

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative programs to provide assistance to new ranchers and farmers. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete required registrations before ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151418

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Rail Transportation Systems

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA states, public agencies, for-profits, tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 198480

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Rural Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribes to support the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 185115

Grants to USA and Canada Home Service Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 06/24/26 LOI Date: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...

GrantWatch ID#: 208880

Opportunity for USA Women Entrepreneurs to Pitch Innovative Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221045

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, and Agencies to Address Climate Change

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to address the impact of climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the community's capacity to reduce and respond to the impacts of clima...

GrantWatch ID#: 229778

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 06/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States and Markets for Programs to Benefit the Local Comm...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219645

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Expand the Use of Telecommunications

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157088

Grants to New Jersey Organizations and Agencies for Projects to Advance the Wine Industry

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New Jersey organizations, government agencies, universities, school boards, corporations, partnerships, cooperatives, and institutions for projects that advance the wine industry. Funding is intended to support research, development, marketing, and prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 180780

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofit Developers to Create Affordable Housing Units for Low-Income Ho...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit developers for the creation of affordable housing units for low-income households. Funding may be used for project-related capital costs. Eligible project expenses include professional fees, financing fees, construction costs, develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 190228

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389
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Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Nonprofits for Economic and Workforce Develop...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for economic and workforce development. Funding is intended to support specific initiatives and programs as well as general operations. Eligible programs include, but are not...

GrantWatch ID#: 197798
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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Improve Public Transportation in Rural...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes to improve public transportation in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 200982

Grants to New Jersey Community Housing Groups, Nonprofits, and Businesses to Develop Affordabl...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New Jersey community housing organizations, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to develop affordable housing for people facing homelessness. Funding is intended to support maintenance, management, construction, rehabilitation, and facilitating the o...

GrantWatch ID#: 213674

Grants to USA Municipalities, Schools, Recreation Centers, Nonprofits, and Private Residents f...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 214003

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to New Jersey For-Profit and Nonprofit Housing Developers to Create Homes for Low-Incom...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New Jersey for-profit and nonprofit affordable housing developers to create homes for low-income populations. Funding is intended for rehabilitating, constructing, and acquiring rental housing, including single-family or multifamily housing, group homes,...

GrantWatch ID#: 219404

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects that align with the funder's focus on community well-being, economic empowerment, and environmental sustai...

GrantWatch ID#: 221160

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant org...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Improve the Quality of Life for Local R...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding may be used for specific programs and projects related to the arts, education, cultural activities, community development, historical resou...

GrantWatch ID#: 179149

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181473

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grant to a New Jersey Nonprofit to Improve Lives of Women and Children

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grant of $5,000 to a New Jersey nonprofit organization to benefit local women and children in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to provide opportunities that will improve the political, health, legal, professional, and educational status of women and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 214156

Opportunity for USA Business Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/03/26

Opportunity for USA startup businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program to develop innovative clean technologies. The program is intended for technologies that address zero-emissions transportation, clean energy, and circular ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203494

Grants to USA Native-Led Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and territories Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations working to affect social change that will improve Native communities in a range of focus areas, including leadership develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203702

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Assist Low-Income and ESL Taxpayers

Deadline: 07/06/26 Conference Date: 06/16/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist low-income and English as a second language (ESL) taxpayers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to ensure the fairness ...

GrantWatch ID#: 128585
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Grants to USA Local, Tribal, and State Agencies for Capital Improvements to Railway Systems

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA local, tribal, and state governments for capital projects to improve railway transportation. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to modernize the railway system by replacin...

GrantWatch ID#: 211454

Grants to New Jersey Municipalities to Integrate Regional Climate Change Resilience

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to New Jersey municipalities and counties to integrate regional climate change resilience into development planning. Localities are expected to develop regional teams to work together by enhancing the region's comprehension of how climate change impacts mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 223446

Grants to New Jersey Municipalities in Eligible Regions for Land Development Projects

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to New Jersey municipalities in eligible locations for land development projects. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve public park areas, preserve historic resources, and provide access to local r...

GrantWatch ID#: 146436
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Opportunity for Texas Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for Texas entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. In addition to start-up funding, participants will receive a deeper understanding of their customers, growth marketing strategies, and networking opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 201090