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“Every year, the Department of State provides dozens of grants to nurture and strengthen New Jersey's rich cultural and arts heritage.  Historians, educators, artists, performers, and many others use our grant funding to further their research, share their creativity, or host performances throughout the state. 

This site provides you with access to general information on each of our grant offerings.  Use these guidelines to apply for grants and learn more about the projects we support. 

Overview of all Grants offered through the Department of State
Martin Luther King Commission
Office of Youth and Community Initiatives

New Jersey Cultural Trust
New Jersey Historical Commission

New Jersey State Council on the Arts

New Jersey Travel and Tourism

Division of Community Service

Division of Archives and Records Management
Scholarships
Martin Luther King Commission


Amistad Commission

Grants Management- Questions and Answers
  1. What are my responsibilities? 
  2. What are my time lines for spending grant funds?  
  3. What do I keep in a grant file?  
  4. Will my program be monitored on-site?  
  5. What occurs during contract monitoring?  
  6. What if I am not monitored on-site?  
  7. What does Department of State do with the reports?  
  8. How much flexibility do I have within my approved grant budget?  
  9. How Do I closeout my grant contract?  
  10. Can costs be disallowed by the Department of State?  
  11. When do I get final payment?  
  12. How long do I keep grant records?  
  13. Will I be audited?  
  14. Do I need to know it all?  
  15. Can I copyright my material?