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NJ State Council on the Arts Local Arts Program (LAP) Grants
Block grants from the NJ State Council on the Arts distributed by County Arts Agencies in all 21 NJ counties. Re-grants typically support General Operating Support (GOS) and Special Project (SP) for local arts organizations and nonprofits.
About this program
Multiple counties (e.g., Hunterdon) accepting on rolling basis through September 30, 2026. Max grant typically $7,000 per organization.
Eligibility
NJ-based nonprofit organizations, libraries, institutions of higher education with 2+ years of arts programming. For FY26-28, units of local government, K-12 schools, and school districts can also apply directly.
Funding Categories
Arts