The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Union County HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant program are now available for Union County non-profit organizations, individual artists and scholars.
Donor Name: Union County
State: New Jersey
County: Union County (NJ)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/23/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The HEART program serves as a catalyst for Union County’s non-profit organizations, artists and scholars, enhancing their ability to connect residents with programs and activities. Along with civic groups and cultural organizations, past HEART Grant recipients have included individual poets, writers, historians, painters, photographers, musicians, dancers and more.
All projects funded under the HEART Grant Program must directly benefit Union County residents and increase appreciation for Union County history, the arts and humanities, demonstrating that cultural assets are a vital part of community life, education and well-being, economic development and cultural heritage tourism.
Funding Information
Organizations can request a grant of up to $2,500, with a 25% cash match required for any amount over $1,000. Individuals can request up to $1,000, with no cash match required.
Grant Period
Activities must take place between January 1 and December 31, 2026 to be considered for funding.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Union County residents or Union County based non-profit organizations with programs taking place in Union County.
For more information, visit Union County.
