The Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs administers three Union County grant programs.
Union County
HEART Grant
This grant funds history, arts, and education programs. Open to organizations and individuals.
- Read the 2027 Guidelines before applying.
- Application opens September 10, 2026
- Deadline to submit: October 30, 2026
- First-time applicants: Required draft is due by Oct. 25
For questions about this program, contact Nicole DeAugustine: ndeaugustine@ucnj.org or 908-558-2563.
Union County
History Grant
This program funds history organizations and history projects.
- The application for 2027 funding will open in summer 2026.
For questions about this program, contact the grant coordinator, John Prescott: jprescott@ucnj.org or 908-436-2912.
Union County
Local Arts Grant (LAP)
This program funds arts organizations and arts projects.
- Read the 2027 Guidelines before applying.
- Application opens July 31, 2026
- Deadline to submit: September 30, 2026
For questions about this grant program, contact the coordinator, Martha Sturm: msturm@ucnj.org or 908-558-2552.
