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Grants Program in Hyde and Watson Foundation

Hyde and Watson Foundation

The Foundation currently supports CAPITAL projects such as hard costs related to the construction or purchase of new facilities, building renovations and improvements, purchase of capital equipment and furnishings, and other one-time capital needs. (Grants will not be made for leases or rentals of equipment, for subscription-based software, or any other recurring fees.) In recent years, most grant awards have ranged from $5,000 to $20,000.

Broad fields of support include:

Human Services & Society Benefit
Education, K-12 & Early Childhood
Health
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Environment & Animals

Geographic areas of support include:

New York City, including all 5 boroughs
Essex County, NJ
Morris County, NJ
Union County, NJ

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applications are accepted through our Online Application Portal.

Application Attachments: (PDFs are required)

A brief narrative (no longer than three pages in length), summarizing the background of the organization and constituency served, the purpose of the appeal, anticipated time frame for the project, and how the equipment/capital improvement will benefit the organization.
A project budget with line items.
An operating budget for the current fiscal year.
A list of corporate and foundation supporters for the most recent fiscal year.
A list of the Board of Directors/Trustees and their business affiliations.
An audited financial report for the most recent fiscal year. (If an audit is not performed, the most recent Form 990 will be accepted.)
A copy of the organization’s Annual Report (optional).
A copy of the organization’s most recent 501(c)(3) and 509(a) IRS ruling letter(s).

TIMELINE

Spring Grants Cycle

Application Portal Opens: December 15
Application Portal Closes: February 1
Grant Notification Email: After April meeting
Grant Funds Distributed: Late May

Fall Grants Cycle

Application Portal Opens: June 15
Application Portal Closes: August 1
Grant Notification Email: After October meeting
Grant Funds Distributed: Late November

If February 1 or August 1 fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the next business day.

The Foundation reviews proposals in the order they are received. Because there is a finite amount of funds budgeted for each grants cycle, you are encouraged to submit your proposal early in the application period.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🧱 1. Capital Project Focus

The foundation exclusively funds capital needs, such as:

Building renovations or repairs

Facility upgrades (e.g., HVAC, roofs, accessibility improvements)

Equipment purchases (e.g., medical, educational, technology-related)

Programmatic or operational funding is not supported.

📍 2. Location-Based Eligibility

Only nonprofits that operate in or primarily serve:

New Jersey, or

New York City’s five boroughs

Organizations outside these regions are ineligible.

🏫 3. Strong Community-Serving Mission

Funded organizations often focus on:

Education (especially underserved populations)

Health care

Social services

Youth development

Prior grantees include schools, health centers, shelters, and community organizations.

📄 4. Established Nonprofit Status

Typically supports 501(c)(3) organizations with a stable history of service.

Organizations with well-documented financials and prior grant experience are more successful.

Demonstration of need for capital support and impact of the project is essential.

💡 5. Well-Defined, Shovel-Ready Projects

Applications must clearly describe:

Project timeline

Total project cost and other funding sources

Specific budget use of requested Hyde and Watson funds

Preference for projects ready to begin or already underway.

🧾 6. Past Grantee Status

Organizations that have received funding before and completed successful projects have higher likelihood of renewal funding.

Regular grantees tend to maintain good reporting and communication with the foundation.

🗂 Grant Type:

Capital grants only

Typical grant size: $5,000 – $25,000, depending on scope and need

Specialties

Clinical Trials

Public Health

Eligibility Requirements

The Foundation only gives grants to nonprofit organizations with a valid tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and which are classified as public charities and not “private foundations” under Sections 509(a)(1) or (2) of the code.
The Foundation does not approve more than one grant to an organization in a calendar year. If grants are approved to an organization for several consecutive years, we may decide to take a skip year for funding.
The Foundation does not make grants for operating support, endowment, special events, sponsorships, annual fundraising campaigns, or through fiscal sponsors or agents.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Hyde and Watson Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 31-F Mountain Boulevard Warren, NJ 07059 E-mail: info@hydeandwatson.org Telephone: (908) 753-3700 Fax: (908) 753-0004

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