The Princeton Area Community Foundation is excited to announce the NextGen Giving Circle Grant.
Donor Name: Princeton Area Community Foundation
State: New Jersey, Pennsylvania
County: Bucks County (PA), Burlington County (NJ), Hunterdon County (NJ), Mercer County (NJ), Middlesex County (NJ), Somerset County (NJ)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The mission is to mobilize the collective influence of emerging leaders to invest in the future of the community through bold, collaborative giving, and equity-focused philanthropy.
The NextGen Giving Circle is more than a fund; it is a movement of emerging leaders (ages 20–40) dedicated to the long-term vitality of the region. Founded in 2017, they operate on the belief that when they pool the resources, the collective impact is exponentially greater than what they can achieve alone.
The Next Gen Giving Circle aligns with the Community Foundation’s commitment to improving the quality of life of the most vulnerable in its regional footprint. They also believe that thriving communities are built when resources are channeled equitably and when they collaborate with organizations that embrace inclusion as a core value.
Since the inception, they have invested $210,000 into local nonprofits, transforming individual monthly contributions into significant capital for community growth. Supported by the expertise of the Princeton Area Community Foundation, NextGen members do more than “give” – they act as strategic partners, identifying funding priorities and engaging with the organizations shaping the future.
Focus of Funding
- Children & Youth Services
- Examples include proposals that address poverty, pre-school and kindergarten enrollment, foster care, child abuse and neglect and youth incarceration.
- Workforce Development
- Examples include proposals that address school district enrollment, support for reading and math competencies, high school graduation, or employment related concerns.
Funding Information
One-year grants ranging between $5,000 and $10,000. Funding amounts will vary based on availability of funds.
Uses of Funds
Grant funds must be used exclusively for the purposes and activities specified in the grant application. Grantees may be required to return grant funds not used in the manner described in their grant proposal. Grantees should notify the Community Foundation as soon as possible if their needs or circumstances change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be tax-exempt and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a public charity as described in sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Applicants also should be registered with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs as a charity in good standing.
- Applications will be accepted from organizations that operate and provide services within the geographic region covered by the Princeton Area Community Foundation, defined as follows:
- Mercer County
- Eastern Bucks County, PA, including New Hope, Morrisville, Washington Crossing and Yardley
- Northern Burlington County, including Bordentown and Bordentown Township
- Southern Hunterdon County, including Lambertville, West Amwell, adjacent parts of East Amwell
- Southern Middlesex County, including Monroe, Cranbury, and Plainsboro
- Southern Somerset County, including Montgomery, Rocky Hill, and adjacent sections of Franklin Twp.
Ineligibility
- Services outside the above stated geographic region
- Statewide organizations unless the organization maintains a physical office within the CF’s geographic footprint and serves residents within same
- Scholarships for higher education
- Pre-college private or independent schools
- Organized sports teams or sports leagues
- Building renovations
- Fundraising appeals or event sponsorships
- Lobbying and other political activities
- Fraternal and religious activities
- Tax-supported and government-operated basic programs and services, such as core curricular school activities, and essential police and fire services.
For more information, visit PACF.
