HFNJ’s most common application type is a 12-month grant to support a specific project; every proposal must adhere to HFNJ’s Grant Guidelines and be submitted through the Foundation’s online application portal.

Must be a private nonprofit with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) | Not a private foundation | Organizations serving Newark/greater Newark or the Jewish community of Greater MetroWest NJ (Essex, Morris, Somerset, Union, parts of Sussex) are eligible

Standard Grants

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

NIH SIREN Neurologic Clinical Trials (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Required)

General grantmaking to nonprofit organizations; cycles alternate between people-focused funding (poverty alleviation, youth education, improved health outcomes) and an animal-focused cycle (animal welfare/protection). Eligibility and application windows are listed on the foundation's application page.

Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization | Must be described in IRS section 509(a)(2) (or in certain cases 509(a)(3)) | Fund recipient organizations based in the United States (foundation funds efforts in United States, Sri Lanka, and India) — see page for scope | Final report must be submitted no more than 60 days after the end of the grant period and is required before a new application is reviewed | The foundation does not fund scholarships or direct financial awards to individuals | The foundation does not fund sectarian activities for religious organizations | The foundation does not fund political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns | The foundation does not fund sponsorship of events, conferences, or meetings | The foundation does not fund disease-specific initiatives and/or medical research | The foundation will not fund organizations that discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, cultural beliefs, disability, or sex

Chandramohan Family Foundation Grants

&#8203;HIV Technical Assistance for Indian Country

BlackRock Future Builders is a $100 million philanthropic initiative funded by The BlackRock Foundation to expand economic opportunity and power the next generation of America’s skilled trades workers; includes a $25M RFP to support nonprofits expanding access to skilled trades training and career pathways.

Nonprofit and workforce development training providers (organizations) are the intended recipients | Proposals must expand access to skilled trades training and career pathways

Future Builders

Grants to honor AJ Blain's legacy, reflecting a family foundation focus on leadership growth and development, aviation, and education; requests are reviewed bi‑annually.

AJ Blain Foundation Grants

Partners for Health accepts applications through an online grants management system for its General Operating and Project grants; applicants complete a pre-application and invited applicants are directed to the full application.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity (or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3)) | Local government entities are eligible | Must serve one or more of the following communities: Bloomfield; Caldwell; Cedar Grove; Clifton; Essex Fells; Fairfield; Glen Ridge; Little Falls; Montclair; North Caldwell; Nutley; Roseland; Verona; West Caldwell; West Orange (statewide organizations that support local coalitions or advocate for statewide policy change may also be eligible) | Applicants must complete a pre-application form through the website

Standard Grants

About this program

Eligibility

Geographic eligibility

Contact & website

[email protected]

(973) 921-1210

hfnj.org

Past recipients

2023

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Inc

$1,000,000

Overlook Hospital Foundation

$500,000

Foundation For Morristown Medical Center

$500,000

Newark Community Street Team Inc

$204,378

Newark Community Street Team Inc

$204,378

Jewish Community Center Of Metrowest

$174,225

Trust For Public Land

$150,000

Northwest Essex Community Healthcare Network Inc

$150,000

Planned Parenthood Of Northern Central And Southern New Jersey Inc

$129,950

Closes Aug 13, 2026

~$37K (530 grants)

New Jersey

Similar Grants

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

~$820K

NIH SIREN Neurologic Clinical Trials (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Required)

~$820K

Chandramohan Family Foundation Grants

~$20K

HIV Technical Assistance for Indian Country

~$820K

Future Builders

~$250K

AJ Blain Foundation Grants

~$6K