General Program Support (GPS)
The General Program Support (GPS) grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts funds direct costs for ongoing public arts programs to strengthen and sustain New Jersey’s cultural sector.
Funder: New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Due Dates: November 19, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Three-year grants; annual funding for direct arts-related program costs; 3:1 match required; typical minimum program budget $100,000/year.
Summary: Supports direct arts-related costs of full-time, ongoing, New Jersey-based public arts programs to increase stability and accessibility in the state's cultural sector.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via SAGE by 12:00 PM (noon) ET; late submissions are not accepted for any reason.
Description
This opportunity provides multi-year General Program Support (GPS) grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts to eligible organizations operating full-time, ongoing, public arts programs in New Jersey. The GPS grant is designed to strengthen the state’s cultural sector by providing annual funding (over a three-year cycle) for direct, arts-related program costs, helping organizations sustain public programming and fulfill their missions with greater stability and flexibility. The grant is awarded through a rigorous, panel-based review process with transparent criteria and technical assistance provided throughout the application cycle.
