History Grant Program

The Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs created this annual history grant program to support and promote Bergen County history programs, projects, and local history-based non-profit organizations. The DCHA established this competitive program, with funds re-granted from the New Jersey Historical Commission, to strengthen local history organizations, to inspire projects that will preserve and contribute to the local historic record and to increase the public’s awareness and participation in local history programming.

The Bergen County History Grant Program is funded by an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a Division of the Department of State.

2026 Grantees

• 2026 History Grant overview
• 2026 Final Reporting Forms (due January 8, 2027)
                 General Operating Support Form
                 Special Project

2027 Applicants

Important Dates and Deadlines:

September 17, 2026	Grant information session 7pm One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack 4th Floor Learning Center
October 9, 2026	Declaration of Intent Due
November 20, 2026	Grant Applications Due