Welcome to Middlesex County Grants!
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County (AIMC) and the Board of County Commissioners are pleased to offer grants to municipal and not-for-profit organizations based in Middlesex County. For more information on current grant programs, eligibility, deadlines, and workshops, please see below.
Middlesex County 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Grants
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County will award grants, through a competitive process, to programs that explore Middlesex County’s history during the American Revolution and the legacy of the American Revolution in the county.
Grant funding is available to municipal entities and nonprofit organizations based in Middlesex County, which are recognized by the State of New Jersey, with IRS tax exemption as a 501c3 or 501c4 organization. All programs must take place within Middlesex County and must be open to the public and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
All projects and events must be completed by December 31st, 2026
A final report is required.
Grants range from: $1,000 - $7,500
A workshop will be held via Zoom on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1pm.
Click here to register for the Zoom Workshop
Deadline to Apply: Monday, June 30, 2025 by 11:59pm
CLICK HERE to download the 2025 Middlesex County 250th Grant Guidelines
Visual Arts Education Grants
Grant funding is available to nonprofit organizations located in Middlesex County to support Visual Arts Education programming for Middlesex County residents and visitors during calendar year 2025. Organizations are invited to submit a proposal for free or low-cost visual arts education programming that decreases barriers to access and participation.
Grants range from $1,000-$5,000
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
CLICK HERE to download the 2025 Visual Arts Education Grant Guidelines.
2026 General Operating Support, Program Support, Historic Preservation, and Capital Grants
Coming Soon!
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County and the Board of County Commissioners are pleased to offer grants to municipal and not-for-profit organizations based in Middlesex County through a competitive application process. These grants can be used for Arts, History, Historic Preservation, and Capital projects. Projects must serve the public and take place in Middlesex County.
The 2026 Grant Writing Workshops leading up to the Declaration of Intent to apply (DOI) will be announced soon.
Grant Workshops
All current, former, and new applicants are encouraged to attend a virtual grant workshop to find out about the recent updates and changes to Middlesex County’s grant programs. If you are writing a proposal for the first time, or have not applied in the last three years, you are required to attend one of our Grant Workshops before submitting an application.
The new grant writing workshops will be announced shortly!
CLICK HERE for the list of 2025 Grant Award Recipients
Accommodations: For accessibility accommodations or translation requests for the grant guidelines, please contact ADA Coordinator, Manda Gorsegner.
The services of a sign language interpreter, closed captioning provider, or audio descriptions are available upon request, provided two weeks advance notice. Assistive listening devices are provided at all in-person workshops. Guidelines can be made available in large print and Braille. AIMC will gladly assist individuals with disabilities in grant application preparation. The use of a computer can also be arranged at AIMC or municipal libraries.
Amanda.gorsegner@co.middlesex.nj.us Office: 732-745-4030 TTY 732-745-3888
Arts Institute of Middlesex County
9 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/
Grant Questions?
Contact: Richard Simon, Grants Administration Manager:
richard.simon@co.middlesex.nj.us
732-745-3052
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