CFNJ Grants FAQs

Who is eligible to apply?

Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in New Jersey is encouraged to apply. Each grant opportunity includes specific eligibility criteria, and applicants should carefully review these guidelines to determine their eligibility.

Yes. Eligible organizations may submit multiple applications; however, it is unlikely that your organization will be funded for more than one grant opportunity in a funding cycle.

Please note: Grant opportunities may include eligibility restrictions for previous grantees. Consult the guidelines for each specific funding opportunity to confirm any limitations.

The review process typically takes between 3-6 months after the application deadline, depending on the grant opportunity. The review timing is posted on the Find Grants page on our website.

Review committees vary based on the grant opportunity. Committees may include a combination of volunteers, subject-matter experts, and staff who evaluate applications according to the published criteria.

All competitive grant applications require your organization’s annual budget. Project grants require a project-specific budget and additional attachments vary by opportunity.

Budget requirements differ by the type of funding requested. Additional details are included within each specific grant application.

Yes, budgets may include reasonable overhead and administrative expenses.

Reporting requirements differ by the type of grant awarded. Requirements will be assigned via email with a link to our grant application and reporting portal, if required.

To update contact information or deactivate an account, send an email to info@cfnj.org. Organization accounts are automatically linked to our portal to allow viewing of past submissions.

Most grant opportunities are posted on the Find Grants page with an access code. Please refer to the grant description for the codes.

For technical issues or log-in problems, contact info@cfnj.org for support.