
Now Open: Summer 2025 Grants for Resident-Led Neighborhood Improvement Projects
April 21, 2025

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With the support of the Regional Foundation, NJCDC is funding local resident-led projects that better Paterson’s Great Falls Neighborhood (GFN).
If you’re a GFN resident or part of a GFN-based group that has an idea for a short-term project that will make a long-term impact in your community, the Neighborhood Activities Fund (NAF) Microgrant Program may be for you!
What the Program Offers:
The NAF aims to empower GFN residents and groups to make lasting change in their community through short-term, seasonal projects. Microgrants of $500-$1,000 will activate resident-led initiatives in the GFN that have a sustainable impact and align with the six overarching priorities set forth in our resident-driven Neighborhood Plan.
How to Get Involved:
Learn more about eligibility, scoring, important dates, project examples, and how to participate. [English | Español]
Register for a Workshop [English | Español] to receive guidance on your project plan and application.
Apply by filling out this Application Form.
Email Questions to nhc@njcdc.org or bring them to an online workshop.
Get Those Wheels Turning!
Applications for summer projects are due May 26 — we encourage all GFN residents and groups to apply and are here with assistance to make sure we receive as many strong applications as possible!
En Español
¡Subvenciones disponibles para proyectos de mejora vecinal liderados por residentes en el Verano de 2025!
Empoderando a los residentes para implementar proyectos que mejoran el barrio de Las Cataratas de Paterson

Con el apoyo de la Fundación Regional (Regional Foundation), NJCDC financia proyectos locales liderados por residentes que mejoran el barrio Great Falls de Paterson.
Si eres residente de la zona cercana a las Cataratas de Paterson (GFN) o parte de un grupo que se enfoca en la mejora de la zona en el GFN y tienes una idea para un proyecto a corto plazo que tenga un impacto a largo plazo en tu comunidad, el Programa de Micro-Subvenciones del Fondo de Actividades Vecinales (NAF)



















