Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council (SCAHC) is now accepting 2026 grant applications from all Sussex County arts and history organizations, as well as other non-profit organizations planning arts or history projects.
Donor Name: Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council
State: New Jersey
County: Sussex County (NJ)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/17/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Types of Grant
- Arts Grant
- The goal of the Arts Regrant Program is to support and develop the arts in Sussex County. The Council is pleased to administer the Regrant Program in an effort to pursue this goal. The program is funded in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA)/Department of State, a partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
- History Grant
- The goal of the History Regrant Program is to support historical societies and sites in Sussex County. The Council is pleased to administer the Regrant Program in an effort to pursue this goal. The program is funded by the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC).
Funding Categories
Eligible organizations may submit applications in ONE of the following categories:
- General Operating Support (GOS) – Organizations with a clearly stated mission relating to the arts should apply in this category. These arts organizations may request funding for the general operating expenses of the organization, which may include expenses directly relating to a specific program. Applicants may request up to 30% of their operating budget. Special care should be taken not to inflate budgets. The intent of the GOS grant is to support day-to-day operations of the organization.
- Special Project (SP) – Organizations or departments of other organizations that do not specifically deal with the arts but currently have or would like to develop arts projects should apply in this category. First-time applicants may request up to 50% of the project costs. Subsequent funding for the same SP may request up to 20% of the project cost. The intent of the SP grant is to get a project off the ground in hopes of the project becoming self-supporting in the future
Grant Period
January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Eligible Expenses
- Salaries and wages
- Contracted services/outside fees and services
- Printing, publicity, marketing
- Postage and telephone
- Fundraising and development
- Staff training
- Lease expenses
- Mortgage interest
- Equipment purchase, installation, and lease (e.g., computers, office furnishings, files)
- Utilities and HVAC (purchase, installation, and operational costs of heating, ventilation and air conditioning.)
- Maintenance of collections and the interiors of structures (Note: Interior construction is not considered maintenance and is not an eligible expense.)
- Basic grounds maintenance
- Travel and transportation (automobile travel at current IRS rate, train, or air coach travel)
- Insurance
- Licensing and registration fees (e.g., New Jersey charities registration)
- Planning for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Long-term and strategic planning.
Eligibility Criteria
To receive a grant under this program, applicants must:
- Currently be or be administered by a tax-exempt organization by determination of the IRS in accordance with 501(c) (3)
- Have a board of directors empowered to formulate policies and be responsible for the governance and administration of the organization, its programs and its finances.
- Comply with the Fair Labor Standards by paying professional performers, artists and supporting personnel at least the minimum wage prevailing for persons employed in similar positions
- Comply with the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act barring discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability
- Have a clear purpose or mission related to the arts.
- Demonstrate that the organization (in the case of GOS) or the project (in the case of SP) specifically benefits the citizens of Sussex County.
For more information, visit SCAHC.
