COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY

An emergency fund for Newark residents currently enrolled in postsecondary programs (colleges, universities, certification programs) who need assistance with unexpected costs not covered by financial aid, such as books, fees, transportation, and food. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with awards distributed four times per year, and students may apply for up to $5,000.

Field Trip New Jersey provides funding to help school children in underserved communities across New Jersey connect classroom learning with real-life experiences through trips to arts, culture, historical landmarks, nature preserves, and science institutions. Essex County schools and nonprofit organizations serving Essex County that are current Schumann Fund grantees can apply for up to $1,500 per academic year to cover field trip costs.