New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has announced the FY 2022 COVID-19 Grant Program.
Donor Name: New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC)
State: New Jersey
Counties: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/14/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
The goal of the COVID-19 Grant Program is to address this new reality and the challenges it presents. This includes assisting organizations in sustaining essential full and part-time personnel, promoting virtual programming with an emphasis on reaching underserved audiences, and enhancing necessary health and safety protocols in response to the pandemic.
Grant Amount
$5,000 single awards. The NJHC will not require an in-kind or cash match for this program.
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must be a documented 501(c)(3) nonprofit history organization based in New Jersey. Organizations must also have had at least one (1) year-round, part-time employee working a minimum of 20 hours per week in an administrative capacity prior to March 2020 or annual income of at least $30,000 in the last completed fiscal year prior to the pandemic. Prospective applicants must also be up-to-date and compliant with State of New Jersey commercial recording and charities registration requirements.
Eligible Expenses
All grant funds will be distributed for the following uses only:
- Maintaining staffing and other critical services – e.g., collections care, security costs, etc. – during the pandemic.
- Purchasing essential equipment such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and plexiglass barriers to ensure the safety of staff and visitors.
- Expanding virtual history programs and services to students, parents, teachers, and the public.
For more information, visit COVID-19 Grant Program.