Apply for Grants 2025

To increase the impact of the Community Chest grants, this year, the Board of Directors is only accepting applications for Impact Grants of $5,000 - $15,000 to be used for innovative programming, including capital projects. Small annual grants will not be considered in the 2025-26 grant cycle. 

Allocation amounts and number of grants will be determined by the Allocations Committee based on the proposal submitted and the amount of funds available.  

2025-26 Community Chest Priorities:

Educational Enhancement

Students of all ages, from low income families, who are academically motivated often need support for educational and enrichment expenses. This includes participating in college prep classes, attending enrichment programs, payment for tutorial services, or expenses such as books, meals, or clothing..

Food insecurity

The Community Chest provides financial support and programming for local residents who are experiencing food insecurity. We also support programs teaching people about healthy eating to address issues such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.

 Mental Health and Physical Health

The Chest supports health and mental health services for people of all ages with priority given to children and adolescents. 

Social Isolation

Priority will be given to program requests addressing the needs our neighbors suffering from social isolation and loneliness. 

Home Care

Services provided in the home for elderly or disabled people range from companionship to physical care, not requiring a nursing degree.  

 2025 SCHEDULE:

·    Requests for Proposals will be available online July 1, 2025

·    Proposals due August 15, 2025

·    All proposals will be reviewed

·    Grantees will be notified after November 1, 2025

Criteria for applying for funds are:

  • Must be a nonprofit organization based in N.J. 

  • Must have been in operation for more than two years

  • Must provide services to people residing, or working in, The Community Chest’s service area 

  • All Applications must satisfy one or more of the 2025-26 Community Chest Priorities