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We believe every nonprofit should have equal access to the funding they need to help their communities thrive.
Black-led nonprofits have been historically under-resourced and underserved.
SparkNJ is a nonprofit organization that was founded with a mission to address this inequity by providing unrestricted grants to Black-led nonprofits in New Jersey.
Meet Our 2025 Grant Recipients
In September, we celebrated our fourth grant year and awarded a total of $105,000 to 12 nonprofits in five counties.
Our Work
SparkNJ provides financial support to 501(c)3 organizations that are already fulfilling their mission, but are in need of additional operating funds to continue and grow their work. Following a trust-based philanthropy model, SparkNJ depends on Nominators, individuals rooted in and knowledgeable about local communities, to identify potential grant recipients.
Organizations can fill a wide variety of the community's needs – from family support, health care, workforce training, and education to theater and the arts.
Our all-volunteer organization awards 100% of donations to our grantees. We operate independently, but under the umbrella of the Community Foundation of New Jersey.