MISSION
The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund was established to ensure the survival and strength of the state’s arts, arts education, cultural and historical sector during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHAT WE DO
The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund was originally named the New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund. It was established in 2020 to ensure the survival, strength and sustainability of the state’s arts, cultural and historical sector during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

To date, the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund has awarded $8.8 million to 203 organizations. The first phase of the Fund closed in January 2021, awarding $2.6 million to 100 NJ-based nonprofits statewide. The second phase of grantmaking closed in May 2021, awarding $1.3 million to more than 60 nonprofits throughout the state. The third phase of grantmaking closed in February 2022, awarding nearly $600,000 to 15 nonprofits for regranting to artists, teaching artists, and history professionals. A fourth round of grantmaking closed in July of 2022 and awarded $2.2 Million in unrestricted grants to 97 organizations.  Three phases of grantmaking were completed in 2023 (Phases 5,6 and 7), with a total of $2.1 Million awarded.

The New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund changed its name to The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund on April 1, 2022. The Fund’s Steering Committee opted for this change to more accurately reflect the mission of the Fund and the scope of its work.

The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund will continue to support the arts, cultural, and historical sector through equitable grantmaking to smaller nonprofit organizations most vulnerable to sector disruptions. The Fund offers fast, flexible funding focused on nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is either arts and culture, arts education, or history and whose budgets are $5 million or less. The Fund prioritizes organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and those that have made a demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion in their work.

The name change from “Recovery” to “Renewal” signals the Fund’s Support of a strong comeback for smaller arts and culture organizations and funding for a sustainable future. The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund will provide a “safety net” for the sector as it emerges from the pandemic and fortifies for unknown challenges that lie ahead.

MISSION
The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund was established to ensure the survival and strength of the state’s arts, arts education, cultural and historical sector during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
HISTORY
The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund was originally named the New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund. It was established in 2020 to ensure the survival, strength and sustainability of the state’s arts, cultural and historical sector during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

To date, the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund has awarded $8.8 million to 203 organizations. The first phase of the Fund closed in January 2021, awarding $2.6 million to 100 NJ-based nonprofits statewide. The second phase of grantmaking closed in May 2021, awarding $1.3 million to more than 60 nonprofits throughout the state. The third phase of grantmaking closed in February 2022, awarding nearly $600,000 to 15 nonprofits for regranting to artists, teaching artists, and history professionals. A fourth round of grantmaking closed in July of 2022 and awarded $2.2 Million in unrestricted grants to 97 organizations. Three phases of grantmaking were completed in 2023 (Phases 5,6 and 7), with a total of $2.1 Million awarded.

The New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund changed its name to The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund on April 1, 2022. The Fund’s Steering Committee opted for this change to more accurately reflect the mission of the Fund and the scope of its work.

The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund will continue to support the arts, cultural, and historical sector through equitable grantmaking to smaller nonprofit organizations most vulnerable to sector disruptions. The Fund offers fast, flexible funding focused on nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is either arts and culture, arts education, or history and whose budgets are $5 million or less. The Fund prioritizes organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and those that have made a demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion in their work.

The name change from “Recovery” to “Renewal” signals the Fund’s Support of a strong comeback for smaller arts and culture organizations and funding for a sustainable future. The New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund will provide a “safety net” for the sector as it emerges from the pandemic and fortifies for unknown challenges that lie ahead.

“Smaller arts and culture organizations contribute greatly to our understanding of each other and of our world. By supporting organizations that tell inclusive stories, we are helping to provide opportunities for representation of all who contribute to the rich and diverse cultural community of New Jersey.”
“Smaller arts and culture organizations contribute greatly to our understanding of each other and of our world. By supporting organizations that tell inclusive stories, we are helping to provide opportunities for representation of all who contribute to the rich and diverse cultural community of New Jersey.”