Costco Foundation Grants for New Jersey Youth
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek program funding that may complement playground or youth recreation initiatives. Focused on community impact, the Costco Foundation considers monetary requests only and reviews applications based on demonstrated need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Playgrounds
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations developing innovative human services or community programs, including playground and recreational initiatives in New Jersey, may be eligible for this opportunity. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations with creative approaches to social problems secure funding to launch, test, or expand new solutions that improve the human condition.
Creag Foundation
New Jersey Youth Programs Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting children’s health, education, development, or welfare in New Jersey can access funding through the Dan Paul Foundation, with awards up to US $15,000. Programs that enrich youth, address poverty or homelessness, support child advocacy, or provide environmental and refugee enrichment may be eligible, including projects that enhance play and recreation spaces.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Playgrounds
With a mission to support innovative social impact, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides New Jersey playground nonprofits and other early-stage organizations with up to US $300,000 to scale solutions for underserved communities. Eligible independent nonprofits or impact-first for-profits must be post-pilot, under 10 years old, and able to grow their model significantly beyond a single site.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
New Jersey Community Funding via Cisco Systems
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in New Jersey and beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving predominantly economically underserved communities, especially those creating innovative, tech-enabled solutions that build skills, jobs, and resilience.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in New Jersey can seek funding for safety, education, and community development projects that strengthen local neighborhoods. Focused on long-term impact, State Farm Companies Foundation supports initiatives like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, and K–12 or STEM education, which may include broader community and playground-related improvements.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Arts Education Grants in New Jersey
Nonprofit cultural institutions in New Jersey offering arts, science, or STEAM education programs for youth may be eligible for more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education that fills K–12 gaps, artist development, and impactful cultural programming serving broad U.S. audiences.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in health, education, or community services can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programs, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. New Jersey organizations improving community wellness or youth opportunities, including those with playground or recreation projects, may be eligible.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
New Jersey nonprofits and social enterprises improving education, health, or family economic stability for urban children and youth can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible organizations must request more than US $50,000 and serve communities in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
New Jersey accredited charities running humanitarian, education, community, environmental, or arts projects can access funding from Roche’s Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program. Local Roche affiliates support innovative, sustainable initiatives that engage employees and partners, with projects managed within the same country as the affiliate. Nonprofits improving youth services or community spaces may be eligible.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Grants from Semnani
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can seek funding to support marginalized communities worldwide, including New Jersey. Semnani Family Foundation provides grants for programs such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, domestic violence services, literacy, and related human and social services that improve wellbeing for vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Support for Community Development
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, housing, jobs, hunger, arts, or environmental initiatives can access funding through Bank Of America Charitable Foundation. This national sponsorship program may benefit organizations whose playground, recreation, or neighborhood projects advance economic mobility, preserve neighborhoods, or enhance the social and cultural life of local communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Disadvantaged
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in New Jersey, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants to support focused interventions and humanitarian relief. Eligible applicants are typically smaller 501(c)(3) organizations or qualifying foreign entities working efficiently and non-sectarianly with high impact on beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for New Jersey Playgrounds
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning playgrounds or child-focused spaces can access funding through the Hansen Family Foundation, with awards from US $1,000 - US $10,000. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% working in children’s services, education, or community environments may be considered, including international-impact projects.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can seek more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work, including in New Jersey. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports communications projects that highlight impact, which may benefit groups improving playground access, outdoor recreation, or youth wellbeing.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Penn National Gaming Community Grants in New Jersey
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community development, education, health, human services, cultural affairs, or veteran support in New Jersey counties where Penn National Gaming operates may be eligible for funding. Grants from Penn National Gaming help New Jersey nonprofits enhance local infrastructure, public safety, and services, which can include community playground and recreation projects.
Penn National Gaming
Community Hardship Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing services like poverty relief, education, family and youth support, or related community programs can use this funding for single-year projects. Grants from Robinson Foundation help groups in the Southern region, including those with playground or child-focused initiatives, address tangible hardships and demonstrate clear, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
New Jersey Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships through Insperity; organizations may apply once per year. Insperity provides New Jersey playground and youth-serving nonprofits with philanthropic grants and sponsorships when they engage Insperity employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where employees live and work.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for New Jersey Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects in New Jersey may be eligible for this funding. With a mission to support positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides charitable organizations with resources that could also help enhance community spaces, including playground-related initiatives.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities supporting education, community enrichment, entrepreneurship, or environmental programs may be eligible for funding in New Jersey communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports community-based projects that enhance long-term well-being; playground and recreation initiatives that fit these priorities may qualify.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Family Services Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in New Jersey can apply for TJX Foundation grants to support basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Programs that help vulnerable children and families and may include after-school or recreation components, such as playground-based activities, can begin with an eligibility questionnaire and Letter of Inquiry.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for New Jersey Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in New Jersey can seek funding for environmental and human services programs, including general operating support. Focused on broad community and environmental initiatives, the Lawrence Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 unrestricted grants that may benefit groups developing or enhancing playground-related projects within these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in New Jersey seeking US $1,000 - US $20,000 for community programs, education, cultural activities, health facilities, or environmental efforts may be eligible for this national grant. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. nonprofits, including those with playground or youth-focused projects, where modest funding can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs may be eligible for funding from Ameriprise Financial. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency, community development, and cultural enrichment, which could complement playground or community space projects that fit these priorities.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in New Jersey
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation; awards range from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Organizations planning playground or related community recreation projects may be eligible if they fit these broad program areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in New Jersey
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
With a mission to improve quality of life, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides New Jersey nonprofits with project, general operating, and capital support for community-focused programs. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations working on issues like poverty, workforce readiness, health services, and disaster relief may be eligible, including groups enhancing local play spaces.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Grants for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in New Jersey with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation's national Community Partnership Award, recognizing exemplary collaborations that address significant social issues. Programs that enhance community spaces, including playground-related initiatives built through cross-sector partnerships, may be competitive if they demonstrate measurable impact and potential for replication.
Mutual Of America Foundation