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GrantWatch ID#
215619
Funding Source
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
RSI Foundation
Geographic Focus
USA: New Jersey: Rahway and/or the surrounding communities in Union and Middlesex Counties
Important Dates
Deadline: 07/20/26
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Grant Description
Grants of up to $25,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious institutions to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support work in the focus areas of addressing the needs of marginalized populations and improving local neighborhoods. Projects must impact residents in Rahway and/or the surrounding communities in Union and Middlesex Counties.

The philanthropic work is based in two areas of focus:

  1. Partnering with marginalized populations. The Foundation partners with groups helping those who may be unable to meet their basic needs due to physical, mental, economic, or social circumstances or constraints.
  2. Improving neighborhood quality of life. The Foundation supports organizations, projects and initiatives that contribute to the health, happiness and well-being of people who live within the community.
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Categories
BIPOCCommunity ServicesFaith BasedMunicipalitiesQuality of Life
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
Organizations and programs or projects must meet all of the criteria below:
• Is a tax-exempt charitable organization
• Is in good standing with the IRS
• Has been in operation for at least two years (must have a 501(c)(3) for two years and be actively running programs related to its mission during that period)
• Establishes a need for private financial support
• Demonstrates impact in the Foundation’s geographic area of focus (Rahway and/or the surrounding communities in Union and Northern Middlesex counties)
• Has direct relevance to the Foundation’s focus areas
Ineligible
Not supported:
• Political organizations or candidates running for office
• Individuals
• Fraternal organizations
• Labor organizations
• Endowment funds
• Benefit fundraisers (such as event sponsorships, dinner tickets, tricky tray events)
• Sports booster clubs
• General operations funding requests (indirect costs that support the operations of the applicant organization)
• Event sponsorships and conferences
Pre-Application Information
The 2026 grant cycle opens on May 26 and closes at 5 p.m. on July 20.

Estimated Size of Grant
Grant awards typically range between $2,500 – $25,000.
Contact Information
Apply online: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfnjgrants

The access code is RSI26.

Please direct all inquiries to Lydia Gracey at info@cfnj.org.

Community Foundation of New Jersey
Post Office Box 338
Morristown, NJ 07963-0338.
Phone: 973.267.5533 Toll-Free: 800.659.5533
RFP & Supporting Documents
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