We hope you’ll explore a wealth of funding resources designed to address environmental, social, economic, and public health needs at the community level. Whether you’re seeking support for local initiatives or looking to make a meaningful impact, our comprehensive page is here to get you started.
If you have questions about any of these grants, contact us through email: unitingfinancialresources@dep.nj.gov.
Funding Opportunities
See NJDEP administered grant and loan programs.
Deadline Approaching
Water Quality Restoration Grants Application due June 2, 2025.
Rolling Deadline
- Blue Acres Program
- Child Care Facilities
- Clean Vessel – Pump Out Facilities
- Community Firewise Grants
- Community Wildfire Protection Plan Grants
- County Environmental Health Act Grants
- Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program
- Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant (EC-SDC)
- eMobility Rolling Grants
- Green Acres State Land Acquisition Program
- Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund
- It Pays to Plug In: NJ’s Electric Vehicle Workplace Charging Grant Program
- NJ Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Green Communities
- NJ Water Bank Program (Formerly “Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program (Clean Water Financing)”)
- NJ Water Bank Technical Assistance Planning and Design Grant
- NJ Water Bank The Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants
- Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation, Upgrade and Closure Fund
- Radon Awareness Program
- Shore Protection Program
- State Land Urban Acquisition Partnership
- Technical Assistance Grants
- Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Grant: Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program
- WorkClean: Diesel Modernization Program
- Addressing New Jersey’s Highest Priority Research and Monitoring Needs for Environment, Wildlife, and Fisheries Associated with Offshore Wind
- Blue Acres Program
- Child Care Facilities
- Clean Vessel – Pump Out Facilities
- Community-Based Art Grant Program
- Community-Based Deer Management Grant Program
- Community Firewise Grants
- Community Wildfire Protection Plan Grants
- County Environmental Health Act Grants
- Dam Restoration & Inland Water Projects Loan Program
- Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program
- Electric School Bus Grant Program
- Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant (EC-SDC)
- eMobility Planning Grants
- eMobility Rolling Grants
- Endangered Species – Conserve Wildlife Matching Grant
- Freshwater Wetland Mitigation Council RFP
- Green Acres Local Assistance Grants & Loans
- Green Acres Nonprofit Acquisition Grants
- Green Acres State Land Acquisition Program
- Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund
- Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Grants
- It Pays to Plug In: NJ’s Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program
- Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grants
- Municipal Stormwater Assistance Grants
- National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP)
- National Recreational Trails Program
- Natural Climate Solutions Grants
- NJ Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Leafing Out Grants-Education
- NJ Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Leafing Out Grants-Management
- NJ Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Green Communities
- NJ Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Stewardship Grants
- NJ Fish & Wildlife, Endangered Species-Eastern Copperhead Survey Technique Development
- NJ Water Bank Program (Formerly “Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program (Clean Water Financing)”)
- NJ Water Bank Technical Assistance Planning and Design Grant
- NJ Water Bank The Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants
- Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation, Upgrade and Closure Fund
- Radon Awareness Program
- Recycling Enhancement Act Tax Fund
- Shore Protection Program
- Solid Waste Recycling Enhancement Act (REA) Higher Education Research Grant Program
- State Land Urban Acquisition Partnership
- Sustainable Jersey Trees for Schools
- Technical Assistance Grants
- Volunteer Fire Capacity Grants (Formerly “Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant”)
- Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Grant: Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program
- Water Quality Restoration Grants
- WorkClean: Diesel Modernization Program
- Youth Inclusion Initiative
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Climate Resilience Funding Directory
The Climate Resilience Funding Directory is a resource developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) in support of New Jersey Executive Order (EO) 89 and the state’s Climate Change Resilience Strategy. This directory is designed to support Resilient NJ, an assistance program that supports local and regional climate resilience planning and efforts throughout the state and region. We aim to empower stakeholders to access, apply for, and secure funding to plan and implement resilience projects by offering an easy-to-navigate directory.
US Digital Response Federal Grant Finder
The New Jersey Department of Treasury’s Grant Management Office has adopted the US Digital Response Federal Grant Finder, a free tool that streamlines the discovery of federal grant opportunities. This software enhances efficiency with advanced search and collaboration features, reducing barriers and fostering partnerships among nonprofits, government agencies, and other stakeholders to maximize federal funding for the state. For access and guidance, refer to the GMO User Guide.
Bid Opportunities
See what kind of proposals the NJDEP is seeking from qualified consultants or firms: https://njdepwptest.net/bids/