The New Jersey Historic Trust is seeking applications for its 2026 Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund.
Donor Name: New Jersey Historic Trust
State: New Jersey
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/16/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The New Jersey Historic Trust is a nonprofit historic preservation organization created to preserve and protect New Jersey’s historic resources. A 15-member board of trustees governs the Trust. Twelve members are private citizens appointedby the Governor. Three members serve ex-officio, representing the State Treasurer, Department of Environmental Protection /State Historic Preservation Office and the Department of Community Affairs.
The New Jersey Legislature gave the New Jersey Historic Trust broad powers to initiate and promote preservation programs and encourage joint preservation efforts by the public and private sectors. These powers include raising and disbursing funds; acquiring, holding, and disposing of personal property; accepting gifts, legacies, and endowments; and holding real property of historic, aesthetic, or cultural significance.
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations or groups are eligible to apply for grants through this program:
- Agencies or entities of county government
- Agencies or entities of municipal government
- Agencies or entities of state government
- Nonprofit organizations organized under the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act that qualify for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c). Nonprofit applicants must include documentation of their Federal tax-exempt status and registration with the State.
For more information, visit New Jersey Historic Trust.
