2027 CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COUNTY HISTORY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT

The Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission is offering a county‑wide grant for the 2027 grant year to support New Jersey history activities that serve the public. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) nonprofits, local government units, and higher‑education institutions that have operated in Ocean County for at least two years. Funding can be used for General Operating Support, Joint Support, or Special Project Support and covers a wide range of eligible costs such as salaries, contracted services, travel, equipment, outreach, and project‑specific expenses. Applications must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal by October 8, 2026. Questions must be posted by September 18, 2026. Awards are contingent on fund availability and a review by an independent panel and the County Board of Commissioners. Recipients must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and submit a final report with financial documentation. • Eligible entities: NJ nonprofits (501(c)(3)/(c)(19)), local government units, colleges/universities. • Funding categories: General Operating Support, Joint Support, Special Project Support. • Application deadline: October 8, 2026 (electronic submission only). • Question deadline: September 18, 2026. • Grant period: Typically one fiscal year (≈12 months). • No match required; funding amount not disclosed (grant sizes vary). • Mandatory compliance with ADA, reporting, and grant agreement terms.