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NJ Council for the Humanities

Grant for Youth-Serving Organizations and Public Libraries

$5,000–$6,500

Amount

Cash

Oct 29, 2026

Deadline

Past due

New Jersey

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Arts, Culture & Humanities
Education
Youth & Family Services

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About this grant

Supports public libraries and youth-serving organizations in New Jersey to host a six-week family literacy program for children ages 6-10 and their families. Host sites recruit 15-20 families for weekly sessions featuring shared meals, storytelling, and guided discussions around children's literature and humanities themes. Funding covers books, meals, giveaways, program team stipends, and other program costs.

What you get

$5,000–$6,500 award to support program planning and implementation
Training from NJCH
Assistance with program development
Funding for books, meals, giveaways, and program team stipends

How to apply

Account in NJCH grants administration system (GrantInterface portal)
Online application form

Eligibility

Must be a public library or youth-serving organization in New Jersey
Must have an account in NJCH's grants administration system
Must recruit 15-20 families to participate
Must dedicate existing staff to program administration
Must run weekly in-person sessions over six consecutive weeks

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