Weekly Grant Round-Up
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently approved a second round of the Activation, Revitalization and Transformation (A.R.T) program. This program funds local arts and cultural organizations to support projects that increase foot traffic and help small businesses grow in New Jersey's municipalities. There is an estimated $15,000,000 in total funding for the program, and the NJEDA plans to award grants from $100,000 to $500,000. This program is open to nonprofit cultural and art organizations. If interested, ask your program manager about this opportunity. Click for more information and get in touch with us at hello@theaubreygroup.org for assistance.
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT)'s Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant program is accepting applications until July 12, 2024. This grant program funds demonstration projects focused on advanced community technologies that improve transportation efficiency and safety. This program has the following funding priorities:
Safety and Reliability: to improve the safety of traffic systems for pedestrians and bicyclists, and improve emergency services' responses.
Resiliency: to increase the resiliency of a community's transportation system, including cybersecurity enhancements, and adaptation to the effects of climate change.
Equity and Access: to improve underserved and disadvantaged populations' access to jobs, education, and essential services.
Partnerships: to contribute to economic competitiveness and incentivize private sector investments.
Integration: to improve the connectivity of transportation infrastructure, connected vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and the broader public.
The USDOT plans to make 50 awards, each up to $200,000. Click for more information and get in touch with us at hello@theaubreygroup.org for assistance.
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles program funds municipalities to incentivize and accelerate the replacement of existing non-Zero Emission (ZE) vehicles. Specifically, this program helps cover the costs associated with replacing an applicant's class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles, such as street sweepers, garbage trucks, school buses, and transit buses, with zero-emission equivalents. Through this program, the EPA will cover 33% to 80% of costs, depending on the type of vehicle. This amounts to a maximum of $160,000 to $780,000 depending on vehicle type. Applications for this program are due July 25, 2024. Click for more information and get in touch with us at hello@theaubreygroup.org for assistance.
The New Jersey Cultural Trust is offering Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants for nonprofit arts organizations in the state. This program provides up to $40,000 in financial support to assist "qualified" arts organizations. Awards support a variety of expenses, including the following:
Establishing, replenishing, or growing a working capital fund.
Debt and deficit reduction.
Strategic planning and assessment.
Technology upgrade.
Capital equipment purchase.
Professional development for staff and the board.
Covering a new staff position.
This program is open to arts organizations that have been designated "qualified" by the New Jersey Cultural Trust. Organizations that are not currently designated "qualified" must apply before June 24, 2024. For organizations who have been designated qualified, this program is open until August 15, 2024. Click for more information and get in touch with us at hello@theaubreygroup.org for assistance.