The Jersey City Arts Council has partnered with the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation to provide emergency relief grants to our arts community. The intent of these grants is to provide support to artists and arts organizations of Jersey City who have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and related shutdown.

All people who work professionally in the arts were encouraged to apply, including (but not limited to) visual artists, literary artists, performing artists, arts technicians, and organizations.

Grant levels: $3000, $1000, $500

Eligibility Requirements:

-You must be a full time resident or arts organization in Jersey City, NJ as of 1/1/2020.

-You must have verifiable arts industry earnings over $4,000 for two of the last five years.

This grant closed in July 2020. Click here for a full list of grant recipients.