Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social services or related programs may be eligible for funding that can also advance wildlife or environmental efforts in New Jersey. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that are piloting new approaches to social problems or taking existing work in a new direction grow their impact.
Creag Foundation
New Jersey Youth Welfare Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can seek up to US $15,000 for direct-service programs, including in New Jersey. The Dan Paul Foundation funds initiatives such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, clean air and water projects, and refugee or scholarship programs that benefit children and young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
New Jersey Tech-Enabled Community Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience 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 programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, including those whose tech-enabled work may intersect with conservation or environmental resilience.
Cisco Systems Foundation
New Jersey DEP Grants for Land Conservation
With a mission to protect natural resources, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection provides New Jersey landowners and organizations with funding to sell or donate property for open space, recreation, and conservation. Eligible private owners, businesses, governments, and nonprofits may have land acquired for state parks, forests, wildlife management areas, or natural areas that support wildlife habitat.
State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in New Jersey
Nonprofit cultural institutions in New Jersey offering arts or science programs can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support through the Hearst Foundation. Eligible U.S. 501(c)(3)s with audited expenses over $2 million, strong impact, and broad reach may benefit, especially those focused on arts education, artist training, or STEAM initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Estuary Community Engagement Funding from Hudson River Foundation
New York and New Jersey NGOs and community-based organizations can receive US $2,000 - US $4,000 to host in-person community engagement sessions on estuary health, access, and habitat. Focused on estuarine conservation, Hudson River Foundation invites partners, especially those serving disadvantaged communities, to gather local input that will shape the next 10-year Action Agenda for the NY/NJ Harbor & Estuary Program.
Hudson River Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
New Jersey organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for urban low-income youth can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible applicants include a wide range of nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities in the U.S., with requests over US $50,000.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Wildlife Fencing Funding for NJ Farms via State Agriculture Department
Owners, operators, or lessees of eligible commercial farms in New Jersey can receive up to US $50,000 in cost-share funding to construct, maintain, or restore deer, bear, or other wildlife fencing. With a mission to support agriculture, the State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture helps protect unpreserved farmland from wildlife damage through this fencing program.
State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Land Conservation Funding for Nonprofits from Open Space Institute
New Jersey land and wildlife conservation nonprofits can access funding through Open Space Institute to acquire climate-resilient land or permanent conservation easements. Eligible projects must be in designated resilient focus areas, meet strict habitat and resilience criteria, and may also qualify for short-term low-interest bridge loans for qualifying acquisitions.
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc.
PNC Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering early childhood education or community economic development programs in New Jersey can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides funding for initiatives like preschool education, affordable housing, small business support, cultural enrichment, and services for low- and moderate-income families, including programs that may benefit local wildlife areas indirectly.
PNC Foundation
Community and Environment Funding for Charities from Roche
New Jersey accredited charities with community, environmental, humanitarian, education, or contemporary arts projects can access funding through Roche, supporting work in its local affiliate countries. Eligible initiatives include environmental education, habitat and ecosystem restoration, disaster relief, youth services, and primary health care, especially where Roche’s expertise, logistics, and employee engagement can be actively involved.
La Roche, Inc.
Bank of America Support for Community Development
New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, housing, hunger, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can access funding through Bank of America Foundation’s sponsorship program. Grants are awarded at the foundation’s discretion to support economic mobility, basic needs, and vibrant cultural and recreational life in low- and moderate-income communities, which may benefit wildlife-related initiatives with community impact.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants; awards US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. New Jersey wildlife or conservation groups that also deliver human or social services may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s size, mission, and non-sectarian criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for Wildlife
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
New Jersey wildlife and conservation nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can access funding for animal welfare, environmental protection, and related education through the Hansen Family Foundation, with awards ranging from US $1,000 - US $10,000. U.S.-based organizations under $1 million budget and with overhead below 25% may be considered, including those working internationally.
Hansen Family Foundation
Wildlife Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wildlife conservation 501(c)(3) nonprofits in New Jersey seeking to share the impact of their work can use this storytelling grant to develop compelling media about their programs. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds organizations in preservation, education, or wellness across the U.S., with awards of More than US $50,000 for impact-focused storytelling projects.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Wildlife and Conservation Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on wildlife health, nature and wildlife conservation, or animal welfare in the Southern U.S. may be eligible for this grant. Grants from Robinson Foundation help support established charities (3+ years) with single-year projects that create tangible, meaningful impact, which could benefit New Jersey partners collaborating in southern regions.
Robinson Foundation
New Jersey Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
New Jersey community service nonprofits can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support their programs and fundraising efforts. Insperity provides 501(c)(3) organizations with financial, volunteer, or in-kind support when they are clients, actively supported by employees, or serve communities where employees live and work, which may benefit groups with wildlife-related outreach or events.
Insperity
Joseph Robert Foundation Wildlife Grants in New Jersey
Letter of inquiry due Oct 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey working on animal welfare or environmental conservation can apply for Joseph Robert Foundation grants, with awards up to US $10,000 for programs, projects, or general operating support. Smaller organizations and community-based efforts, including wildlife rehabilitation and habitat protection, may be especially competitive.
Joseph Robert Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Wildlife
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
With a mission to support forward-looking change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects. Wildlife and habitat organizations working on conservation or environmental initiatives may be eligible to apply under this broad charitable focus.
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 qualified local government entities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects, including work that benefits wildlife and local ecosystems in New Jersey. Georgia-Pacific Foundation prioritizes communities within 30 miles of its manufacturing locations.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants supporting basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. New Jersey wildlife and conservation groups may be eligible if their programs also serve vulnerable families and children.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Wildlife Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries can seek $5,000 - $10,000 in unrestricted operating or program support for environmental and human services work, including wildlife-related efforts, in New Jersey and beyond. Focused on environmental and community initiatives, the Lawrence Foundation accepts proposals from U.S.-headquartered organizations without geographic restrictions.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Wildlife
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in New Jersey working on wildlife and environmental conservation can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs and facilities. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. museums, environmental and wildlife protection activities, and related educational or cultural initiatives where modest funding can have a big impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Hudson River Foundation Support for New Jersey Habitat
Letter of inquiry due Dec 15, 2026
New Jersey wildlife and conservation organizations restoring habitat for estuary species can access funding through the Hudson River Foundation, with awards of US $50,000 - US $100,000. Projects must advance habitat restoration in Hudson-Raritan Estuary Comprehensive Restoration Plan sites or similar community-supported plans and include clear benefits for local communities in eligible New York and New Jersey counties.
Hudson River Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on basic needs and community vitality, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for program support, including in New Jersey. Eligible organizations address hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, community development, or cultural enrichment, and may be especially competitive if they engage Ameriprise employees or advisors as active volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
The Nature Conservancy Grants for Appalachian Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Federally Recognized Tribal Nations, and agencies in New Jersey and other Appalachian states can apply for The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians funding; awards up to US $100,000 for fee and easement land acquisition, related project costs, and community-benefit conservation work that supports resilient, connected wildlife habitat.
The Nature Conservancy