The Office of Departmental Grants Management and Oversight (ODGMO) of New Jersey is responsible for housing grants (HUD programs and initiatives) in the state of New Jersey. Although there are funds available to New Jersey residents, not everyone is eligible to apply and receive New Jersey Housing Grants. The ODGMO has set a list of policy priorities.
Housing Grants for Low-Income Residents in New Jersey
New Jersey's local government has set aside financial assistance for residents with no or low-income. According to the latest research, with an average household income of $70,378.00 per year, only 67.30% of the population paid off their mortgages on their homes. The average home value in New Jersey is $357,000.00. The main initiative behind this policy is to assist residents financially while they look for jobs or improve their income.
Housing Grants for Green Homes in New Jersey
There are currently 3,550,000 households in the state of New Jersey. The local government in New Jersey actively promotes green initiatives in the housing sector. Funds are available for residents of New Jersey to improve the sustainability of their homes through energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and healthy design. For metropolitan and some regional areas in New Jersey, housing grants are also given to households to improve location efficiency and disaster resiliency.
Housing Grants for Minorities in New Jersey
To overcome discrimination due to race, color, nationality, gender, religion, disability, or familial status, the department of housing in New Jersey actively promotes fair housing by providing financial assistance in the form of housing grants to the minorities of New Jersey.
Housing Grants for Home Businesses
For residents of New Jersey who run businesses at home, they are eligible to apply for housing grants in addition to small business grants. If you use your home as a platform for improving other outcomes, such as business, education, health, or environment, the HUD initiatives will be able to provide you with the funding you need.
To apply for housing grants in New Jersey, contact New Jersey financial aid agencies, or
Current online applicants in New Jersey are browsing from the following cities: Fair Lawn, Penns Grove, Port Republic, Hamburg, Marlton, South River, Bridgewater, Pitman, High Bridge, Sayreville
Recent State Funding Opportunities
Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:
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Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of New Jersey (apply)
Funding Number: HHS 2023 ACF OHS CH R2 0081 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $723,599 |
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NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – New Jersey (apply)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS NJ CIG 23 NOFO0001265 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $380,000 |
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New Jersey NRCS Urban Conservation Project (apply)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS NJ MULTI 22 NOFO0001188 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $25,000 |
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Conservation Innovation Grants New Jersey State Program (apply)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS NJ CIG 22 NOFO0001165 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $275,000 |
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Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Communities in the state of New Jersey (apply)
Funding Number: HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R02 1879 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $11,213,897 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Expansion - Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, and South Carolina (apply)
Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH 1818 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,027,077 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Burlington County, New Jersey (apply)
Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1834 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,838,427 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of East Orange, New Jersey (apply)
Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1766 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,866,412 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The City of Newark and Essex County, New Jersey (apply)
Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R02 1644 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,576,469 |
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New Jersey Pinelands Reserve (apply)
Funding Number: NPS 19 NERO 0126 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
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