FAQ
The Summer 2025 Youth Grant will pay for programming that provides enrichment for Jersey City youth, ages 8 - 18
Grant Award Amount
- Up to $10,000, based on duration and type of programming
- Note: this is a reimbursement grant. Funding will be distributed after program completion and submission of required reports.
Grant Report and Application Dates
- Applications open on April 1
- Applications must be in by Friday, April 25, 2025
- Late applications will not be accepted
- Grantees will be notified by May 27, 2025 (all grantees will be individually notified by email and publicly on the website
- Final reports are due at the end of August or mid September, depending upon the final date of your program
Grant Programming Dates
- Programming must take place between July 1, 2025 and August 31, 2025
- Programs must be no longer than 8 weeks in duration
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
- Non-profits in good standing that primarily serve Jersey City residents
- HealthierJC Partners; if you have not joined the Partnership for a HealthierJC, you can join HERE
Who is NOT Eligible to Apply?
- Organizations with budgets of $1m +
- Organizations that have received a Healthier JC grant or sponsorship in 2025
- Past grantees who failed to submit required reports
- Organizations that did not fulfill prior event sponsorship or grant agreements
- Organizations that are already funded through the Opioid Prevention program for year-round operations