Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion Program – CAFE
Forecasted
The Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion Program (CAFE) by NJEDA funds major capital projects to expand New Jersey’s arts and cultural venues, boosting access, equity, and economic impact statewide.
Funder: New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Tax credits up to 100% of eligible project costs; minimum project size $5 million, maximum award $75 million.
Summary: Provides transferable tax credits to support major capital projects for arts and cultural facilities in New Jersey, encouraging economic growth and public access.
Key Information: This is a competitive, forecasted program; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion Program (CAFE), administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), is designed to stimulate significant capital investment in New Jersey’s arts and cultural venues through competitive tax credit awards. The program supports the development, rehabilitation, and expansion of cultural arts facilities, elevating the role of arts in the state’s economy, attracting visitors, and increasing access to high-quality cultural experiences for residents and tourists. CAFE places special emphasis on equitable access for underrepresented and underserved groups and aims to strengthen arts as a driver of economic and community development.
