Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of religion, health, humanities, arts, social services, and education. The geographic areas of grant support are primarily the five boroughs of New York City, and Essex, Morris, and Union Counties in New Jersey.
The Foundation supports capital projects such as hard costs related to the construction or purchase of new facilities, building renovations and improvements, purchase of capital equipment and furnishings, and other one-time capital needs.
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)
Additional Eligibility Criteria
- The Foundation only gives grants to nonprofit organizations with a valid tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and which are classified as public charities and not “private foundations” under Sections 509(a)(1) or (2) of the code.
- Organizations must be in compliance with all mandatory Federal and State Tax and filing requirements.
- Grants are not made to individuals, or for projects outside the United States of America.
- In general, the Foundation does not accept applications for endowment, operating support, benefit fundraisers, annual fund appeals, or from fiscal agents.
- Grants will not be made for leases or rentals of equipment.
Pre-Application Information
- Spring grant applications are accepted November 15 – February 16.
- Fall grant applications are accepted June 15 – September 15.
- If the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the next business day.
- There is an ongoing review of proposals during the application period; because there is a finite amount of funds budgeted for each grants cycle, you are strongly encouraged to submit your proposal early in the application period.
Estimated Size of Grant
In recent years, most grant awards have ranged from $5,000 to $15,000.
