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GrantNew Jersey State Council on the Arts FY2028 General Program Support Grants (GPS, 2027–2030)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingNo universal fixed-dollar individual applicant ceiling published. Annual FY2028-FY2030 grant amount depends on panel review and available funding; requests not guaranteed. Requires a 3:1 match: applicant earns or raises and spends $3 for each $1 of Council support. Additional match restrictions apply to college/university/municipal programs.

DeadlineNovember 19, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time (ET), through New Jersey SAGE; late applications and extensions prohibited.

Required next actionReview the controlling FY2028 GPS guidelines, FAQ and glossary. Confirm NJ applicant nonprofit/government/college eligibility, 501(c)(3) and NJ registration, SAM/CAGE/UEI, public arts program 10+ months, 2 years operations and $100,000 FY25 annual program expense threshold (Service exception), match 3:1, majority NJ audiences across 2 counties, full-time-equivalent arts administrator, strategic program plan, independent governance and special government/college restrictions. Prepare SAGE organizational profile, seven-part grant narrative, arts program budget/finance charts, ADA checklist, board/staff records and support materials. Submit only ONE of GOS or GPS by Nov 19, 2026 noon ET.

Current statusOpen — FY2028 New Jersey Arts Council GPS, direct annual arts program cost support FY28-FY30; SAGE deadline November 19, 2026 noon ET.Source verification2026-10-25Tracked applicant typesNonprofit Organization

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Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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