The New Jersey Cultural Trust was created
July 2000 as a public private partnership to help ensure a stable
and healthy nonprofit cultural industry in New Jersey that is sustainable
even in the toughest of economic times.
The Trust provides grants to support capital projects, endowments
and institutional and financial stabilization of arts, history and
humanities organizations in New Jersey. Funding for the grants comes
from interest earned on the Cultural Trust Fund, which is a permanent
investment fund.
With the August 11, 2005 grant awards, the Trust has
completed the first two rounds of grants, distributing $1.2 million
to 73 qualified organizations throughout the State for financial stabilization
and historic preservation. The New Jersey State Council on the Arts,
the New Jersey Historical Commission, and the New Jersey Historic Trust
develop programs that recommend projects for such grants to the
Cultural Trust. Please see the "Grants Awarded" section of the website
for a complete listing of recipients and funded projects.
In order to participate in the programs of the Trust
and be eligible to apply for grants, organizations must be "qualified." At
this exciting time in the development of the Trust, we encourage
all nonprofit arts, history and humanities organizations throughout
the State to seek qualification. See the "Programs" section for qualification
and sample grant guidelines and applications.
We encourage you to use our website, contact our
office or attend our workshops to learn more about the Trust and how
you can be involved.
The
New Jersey Cultural Trust
PO Box 529
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
609-984-6767
Josh S. Weston, Chair
Sara Cureton, Director
