Salem County, New Jersey — 2027 History Special Project Grants
The Salem County Cultural and Heritage Commission offers applicant-facing financial assistance through the 2027 County History Partnership Re-Grant Program supported by the New Jersey Historical Commission. The Special Project Grants track permits requests of up to $8,000 per eligible applicant. No matching contribution is required. This is a distinct competitive re-grant track, not a procurement of services for the county.
Eligibility and public benefit
Salem County, New Jersey nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations and municipalities, regardless of their primary organizational mission, undertaking a distinct publicly beneficial New Jersey history project. Projects must be accessible to the public.
Eligible uses and important exclusions
Eligible projects can include historical exhibitions, archival conservation materials, historical research and publication, oral history transcription, public interpretation, education programs and publicity about New Jersey historic resources; allowable research, exhibit, publication, speaker and project personnel expenses are governed by the detailed RFA.
Ineligible uses include projects not related to New Jersey history, retroactive work, construction or restoration of structures, monument or gravestone preservation, buying collections, inaccessible-to-the-public projects, and certain government-owned-material conservation.
Application dates, award conditions and required documents
Applications opened September 8, 2026 and must be submitted by November 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; the official page does not explicitly label the time zone. Application requires complete supporting materials by deadline, including resumes/bios, accessibility and nondiscrimination policies if applicable, a detailed proposal and budget; no late supplemental documents. The county makes final awards after outside review. Generally one History grant type per organization per funding year. A History Mini-Grant may accompany a Special Project or General Operating award only if the Mini-Grant is specifically for research and publication.
Projects may begin no earlier than January 1, 2027 and must finish by December 31, 2027. Interim report due May 28, 2027; final report due January 7, 2028 at 3:00 p.m. Payments are planned as 75% after county funding arrives and 25% after approved completion and reporting; exact disbursement dates are subject to funding receipt.
Controlling official materials: 2027 History Re-Grants announcement, application forms and FAQs and 2027 History Program Guidelines (PDF). Reviewed October 26, 2026. The controlling funder application and any later amendments govern.