Arts & Culture Grants in New Jersey

263 foundations fund arts & culture programs in New Jersey. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Ibis Charities Foundation Grant Program

From Ibis Charities Foundation

EducationFamily and social servicesArt and culture+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) charities serving Palm Beach County residents, in good standing with the IRS, current with the Florida Secretary of State, and have filed a solicitation statement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Audited financial statements are required. Charities located outside Palm Beach County, individuals, private foundations, religious or politically affiliated organizations, debt reduction or operating deficits, capital projects, and bridge funding are not eligible. National organizations must apply through a local chapter with a local board of directors and a project or program benefiting Palm Beach County residents.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $10 – $10K

U.S. Grants

From H Hovnanian Family Foundation

Arts and cultureEntrepreneurship and innovationLeadership, youth and community development+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be registered U.S. charitable nonprofits, including IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and churches. Organizations must have at least one year of program outcomes, and activities must fall within a primary focus area. Calendar-year and multi-year requests are eligible. Prior recipients must wait 12 months after grant closure before submitting a new request. Requests over $10,000 may not be used for existing operational expenses. The Foundation does not fund operational overhead, unregistered entities, political action groups, proposals without a sustainability plan, or projects producing something for commercial sale.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Competitive Community Grants

From Summit Foundation

EducationChildren and adults with disabilitiesCommunity and civic projects+6 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be tax exempt and either based in the Summit area while providing a major portion of services to area residents, or based outside the Summit area with a significant portion of the requested project serving area residents. Applications involving a governmental entity or school district must include an endorsement letter from the relevant department head or superintendent. Grants are generally for specific programs, projects, initiatives, civic improvements, or charitable uses; the Foundation does not generally fund endowments, individuals, solely general operating support, religious programs, private or parochial schools from unrestricted funds, or an organization more than once in a 12-month period or for more than three consecutive years.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Georgia-Pacific Community Grants

From Georgia-Pacific Foundation

EducationSTEMLiteracy+12 more

Who can apply: Organizations working in the funder’s stated pillars may apply; the site references nonprofits, public schools, fire departments, and other community partners. Additional eligibility details are not visible in the provided content.

Open nowCloses Oct 31, 2026Award: $10K+

Large Grants Program (Requests greater than $10,000)

From James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation

Arts and CultureCivic and Public AffairsEducation+7 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving youth, young adults, or the aging population. The Foundation grants throughout the United States and seeks to allocate at least one-third of grant resources to organizations helping people in West Texas. Organizations may apply for specific programs or projects, capital projects, and in some circumstances general operations. Organizations may submit only one application in a 12-month period and may not apply in two consecutive grant cycles. Organizations receiving grants in two consecutive years must skip an entire year before reapplying. Individuals, for-profit organizations, church or seminary construction, annual fundraising drives, galas, single artistic events, and endowment requests are generally ineligible.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $5K – $25K

Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust

From Mabel Y Hughes Charitable Trust Wells Fargo Bank Na

Arts, culture and humanitiesEducationEnvironment and animals+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must operate in Colorado and may apply once per calendar year.

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Largest Arts & Culture in New Jersey Foundations

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$816.5M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$179K

A300National
THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$116.5M

Total Assets

$3.4B

Median Grant

$45K

A40-A99Regional
THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$112.5M

Total Assets

$332.7M

Median Grant

$10K

A40National
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Annual Giving

$37.3M

Total Assets

$78.2M

Median Grant

$85K

A99National
FRACTURED ATLAS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$35.4M

Median Grant

$17K

A65National
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$22.2M

Total Assets

$562.9M

Median Grant

$40K

A800National
THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.8M

Total Assets

$391.3M

Median Grant

$50K

A40National
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.4M

Total Assets

$217M

Median Grant

$76K

A030National
Glenstone Foundation

Potomac, MD

Annual Giving

$15.3M

Total Assets

$3B

Median Grant

$25K

A40National
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$158.6M

Median Grant

$70K

A50ZNational
Creative Visions Foundation

Malibu, CA

Annual Giving

$11.5M

Total Assets

$7.8M

Median Grant

$39K

A40Regional
JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$11M

Total Assets

$383.6M

Median Grant

$35K

A40 - A99National
UTAH FILM CENTER

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Annual Giving

$9.8M

Total Assets

$8.2M

Median Grant

$71K

A31National
THEATER LEAGUE INC

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$8.7M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$10K

A650National
THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$8.6M

Total Assets

$5.7M

Median Grant

$200K

A33ZNational
THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION

SANTA MONICA, CA

Annual Giving

$7.5M

Total Assets

$45.7M

Median Grant

$25K

A40Local
THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$7.1M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$750K

A80National
INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILADELPHIA INC

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$6.2M

Total Assets

$120.8M

Median Grant

$25K

A320Regional
ARMENIAN GENERAL BENEVOLENT UNION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$6.1M

Total Assets

$327.5M

Median Grant

$57K

A23National
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$5.9M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$40K

A310National
THE KEITH HARING FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5.8M

Total Assets

$77.8M

Median Grant

$25K

A40Local
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$5.4M

Total Assets

$40.3M

Median Grant

$11K

A120Regional
NATIONAL WRITING PROJECT CORPORATION

BERKELEY, CA

Annual Giving

$5.3M

Total Assets

$84K

Median Grant

$35K

A76ZNational
Arts Midwest Incorporated

Minneapolis, MN

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$12M

Median Grant

$20K

A120National
The Hyams Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

Annual Giving

$4.9M

Total Assets

$144.3M

Median Grant

$42K

A99ZLocal

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