Community Development Grants in New Jersey

202 foundations fund community development programs in New Jersey. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding community development work in New Jersey, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding community development in New Jersey that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 2 days (Nov 14, 2026)Award: $6K – $20K

Grant Program — Grants for Good & Grants for Change

From Invest in Others Charitable Foundation

community developmentnonprofit capacitysocial services+3 more

Who can apply: Open to organizations with a project that advances meaningful community change. Specific eligibility details were not provided in the scraped content.

Open nowRolling / open intake

UCSB Charitable Foundation Grant Program

From Ucsb Charitable Foundation

Education & Youth DevelopmentHousing & Neighborhood RevitalizationHealth & Community Initiatives+19 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) status serving low- to moderate-income communities in Union and Essex counties, New Jersey. Organizations must meet all guidelines and application requirements, align with the Foundation's mission and funding priorities, and demonstrate significant community impact.

Open nowCloses Dec 30, 2026

Armenian General Grants (Armenia Grants)

From H Hovnanian Family Foundation

Arts & CultureEntrepreneurship / InnovationEducation+3 more

Who can apply: Registered charitable organizations (state-registered nonprofits in Armenia); organizations with at least three years of program outcomes (in addition to general site eligibility requirements); projects must fall under the announced quarterly focus area. Past recipients may reapply after a 12-month period from grant approval.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: $2K – $50K

UFG Foundation Grants

From United Fire Group Foundation

ArtsEducationEnvironmental+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be established and incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities with their own IRS tax-exempt status; fiscal sponsorships are not accepted. Funding is prioritized for nonprofits located in or near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and may also consider nonprofits in or near UFG branch communities (Phoenix, Rocklin, Westminster, Ewing, Webster) as funds allow. The Foundation does not fund religious organizations, political efforts, or school-system clubs/entities such as boosters or PTAs. Organizations that have applied must wait 12 months before reapplying. Organizations cannot receive both a UFG Foundation grant and UFG sponsorship dollars in the same year.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: $25 – $5K

Matching Gift Program

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

Community developmentEmployee-directed charitable giving

Who can apply: Pella Corporation team members and retirees may request matching gifts. Recipient organizations generally must qualify as IRS Section 501(c)(3) charities. Various organizations and gifts are excluded under the guidelines. Retirees' maximum is $1,000 the year after retirement.

Open nowCloses Jan 8, 2027Award: Up to $20K

Dreamstarter®

From American Indian Youth Running Strong

Higher education access and readinessScholarship and financial aid navigationTribal college initiatives+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be enrolled in a state- or federally recognized tribal nation, be 18–30 years old at the time of application, propose a project that gives back to or uplifts their community, and apply jointly with a registered 501(c)(3) or 7871 nonprofit Mentor Organization such as a school, nonprofit, or tribal organization working in Indian Country. The applicant and Mentor must attend Dreamstarter Academy April 19–23, 2027; failure to attend can result in grant revocation.

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Largest Community Development in New Jersey Foundations

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$15.1B

Total Assets

$86.3B

Median Grant

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S500National
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$102.8M

Total Assets

$1.6B

Median Grant

$41K

S200National
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$101.2M

Total Assets

$67.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S50National
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$99.2M

Total Assets

$67.9M

Median Grant

$346K

S20National
DAIRY PROMOTION INC

KANSAS CITY, KS

Annual Giving

$75.9M

Total Assets

$476K

Median Grant

$894K

S41National
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC

COLUMBIA, MD

Annual Giving

$61.8M

Total Assets

$941.1M

Median Grant

$45K

S200National
COMMUNITY PARTNERS

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$57.5M

Total Assets

$85.9M

Median Grant

$30K

S20Local
Brown University

Providence, RI

Annual Giving

$47M

Total Assets

$11.3B

Median Grant

$90K

S412National
THE TOY FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$35.6M

Total Assets

$4M

Median Grant

$25K

S41ZNational
Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute Inc

Manchester, NH

Annual Giving

$29.7M

Total Assets

$37.9M

Median Grant

$138K

S41National
HISPANIC FEDERATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$28.2M

Total Assets

$122.8M

Median Grant

$20K

S50ZNational
STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$27.3M

Total Assets

$1.8B

Median Grant

$100K

S80National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES INC

GALESBURG, IL

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$127M

Median Grant

$11K

S030National
WARREN ALPERT FOUNDATION

PROVIDENCE, RI

Annual Giving

$24.3M

Total Assets

$397.3M

Median Grant

$35K

S41Regional
National Association of Realtors

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$23.2M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$12K

S47National
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION

ST PAUL, MN

Annual Giving

$21.9M

Total Assets

$547.6M

Median Grant

$100K

S20National
QUADRIVIUM

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$20.8M

Total Assets

$19.9M

Median Grant

$750K

S99National
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS

ROSEMONT, IL

Annual Giving

$20.6M

Total Assets

$21.4M

Median Grant

$10K

S41National
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$19M

Total Assets

$21.3M

Median Grant

$250K

S31National
CEDAR STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$17.7M

Total Assets

$70.2M

Median Grant

$20K

S12National
POLICYLINK

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$13.4M

Total Assets

$115.9M

Median Grant

$26K

S21National
TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP

NASHVILLE, TN

Annual Giving

$13M

Total Assets

$37.8M

Median Grant

$100K

S30Local
THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$12.5M

Total Assets

$116.1M

Median Grant

$46K

S50National
American Hospital Association

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$11.7M

Total Assets

$435.3M

Median Grant

$26K

S41National
MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$11.1M

Total Assets

$36.4M

Median Grant

$44K

S02National

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