Grant News & Information

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (Department) announced a funding opportunity, the New World Screwworm (NWS) Grand Challenge, an opportunity geared to support preparedness efforts against screwworms. Read on...

The EPA’s Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program is now open. Funding supports planning, equipment, and facility upgrades to reduce indoor smoke exposure during wildfire events. Read on...

The Watershed Institute is hosting the 9th Annual New Jersey Watershed Conference on February 26 and 27 at The College of New Jersey. Annual New Jersey Watershed Conference Set

A new federal funding opportunity is available through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Education Grant Program. Environmental Education Grant Opportunity

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for the Youth Inclusion Initiative Grant Applications Now Open for Youth Inclusion In

AARP invites eligible local governments and nonprofits to apply for the 2026 Community Challenge quick-action grant program. 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grants

Municipalities are encouraged to participate in the League of Municipalities’ 32nd Annual Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition for high school juniors and seniors. 32nd Annual Louis Bay Scholarship Contest

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee opened the internal Congressional portals to accept requests from Congressional members for Army Corps projects and/or water infrastructure projects. Congressional Portal Opens for Army Corp and Water

NJEDA is hosting a webinar on how the Garden State CPACE program financing can drive private investment and sustainability. Read on...

The New Jersey Historic Trust announced a new round of Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund Grants. Preserve New Jersey Grants Available

The Division of Local Government Services announce the FY2026 Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) Grants program. Reminder: FY2026 Local Efficiency Achievement Prog

The National Civic League is accepting applications for the 2026 All-America City Award. “America at 250: Strengthening Civic Health and Building Trust,” celebrating communities bringing our founding ideals to life. Applications are due February 26. National Civic League’s 2026 All-America City Awar

Many grant programs have been impacted by the federal government shutdown, which may result in delays, assistance, and the release of funding opportunities. Municipal Grant Recipients Notice on Impact on Gov

Grant funding is available for the Green Acres Program to enhance local parks and open space. Grant Funding for Green Acres Program

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) announced $833 million in film industry spending in 2024, with more than 556 productions filmed in New Jersey. NJEDA Announces Film Industry Spending for 2024 Br

The Division of Local Government Services recently issued Local Finance Notice 2025-15 providing guidance on the 2026 fire district budget process, including the budget submission process and other key updates. Read on...

The National Academy of Public Administration is seeking nominations to honor exceptional individuals working in government who exemplify “democracy at the doorstep.” Read on...

The State has launched the New Jersey Funding One Stop Shop, a new online tool designed to help municipalities identify funding for climate mitigation. Read on...

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering a second round of Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) grants to help government entities implement on-the-ground projects that sequester carbon and enhance climate resilience. Read on...

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is offering a grant opportunity for fiscal year 2025: Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use. Read on...

The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB) has announced funding for the SFY2026 Clean Water programs. SFY2026 Clean Water Funding Available to Municipa

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced the 2026 Recreation Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities (ROID) Grants program. 2026 Recreation Opportunities for Individuals with

Next September, federal transportation funding will need to be reauthorized. We encourage you to share local government priorities with your Member of Congress. Share Transportation Priorities with Your Congress

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has announced $30 million in Natural Climate Solutions grants available to local governments and nonprofits. Natural Climate Solutions Grant Opportunity

The HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program provides municipalities with an opportunity to apply for funding to address lead poisoning issues. Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program

The NJ Board of Public Utilities is now accepting municipal applications for its $5 million Urban Heat Island Mitigation Program. Urban Heat Grant Applications Accepted

Visit The Town Crier blog today and make sure your municipality is prepared to take full advantage of this year’s funding cycle. FY26 State Budget Grant Roadmap

The New Jersey Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Program will reopen this Fall. Volunteer Fire Capacity Grants (Formerly “Voluntee

The NJ Board of Public Utilities is now accepting municipal applications for its $5 million Urban Heat Island Mitigation Program. Urban Heat Grant Applications Accepted

The HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program provides municipalities with an opportunity to apply for funding to address lead poisoning issues. Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program