Thousands Of Dollars To Be Awarded For Union County Art Projects

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Applications are now open for the 2026 Union County HEART Grant program supporting the arts in local communities.

HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) is an initiative to connect creative residents with opportunities and activities that directly benefit the county. These include building appreciation for history, growing arts and humanities, economic development, and cultural heritage tourism.

Non-profit organizations, individual artists, and scholars are invited to apply for funding that will be directed only to projects completed between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2026. Only residents of the county and county-based non-profits with programs taking place within Union County are eligible.

Organizations can request up to $2,500 with a 25 percent cash match required for any amount over $1,000. Individuals may ask for up to $1,000 with no cash match required.

Applications are available to submit online only by Oct. 23. Past winners have included civic groups and cultural organizations, individual poets, writers, historians, painters, photographers, musicians and dancers.

The funding for HEART grant awards is coordinated by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, a subdivision of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Those with questions about the grants and other programs are directed to call 908-558-2550.

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