Apply for Grants 2027

2027 SCHEDULE:

·    Requests for Proposals for 2027 will be available late Spring, 2026

·    All proposals will be reviewed and grantees will be notified

Funding priorities and allocation ranges for the 2026–2027 grant cycle are currently under review.

2026 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.  

 

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 2026 Community Chest Priorities