The Bolger Foundation Awards Spring Grants
The Bolger Foundation reviewed 1200+ applications in their Spring grant cycle, discussed 137 finalists, and ultimately funded 86 nonprofit organizations: 37 outright in the amount of $625k and 49 via challenge grants totaling $1.8 million.
After receiving and reviewing more than 1200 grant applications, The Bolger Foundation’s Board of Trustees narrowed the pool of applicants down to 137 finalists. Of those, 86 nonprofit organizations have been awarded grants from The Bolger Foundation in the foundation’s Spring 2026 funding period.
Outright grants totaling $623,490.52 were made to 37 nonprofits. In addition, 49 nonprofits have been offered challenge grants in the amount of $1,832,000; those 501(c)(3) entities are tasked with raising a total of $5,270,500 in order to meet their challenges. Some of these challenge grants are still pending acceptance.
The Bolger Foundation supports capital projects with a budget of less than $2.5 million that enhance tangible property. Its areas of focus are community; education; health, including mental health; and preservation and conservation. To apply online for a grant from The Bolger Foundation, go to TheBolgerFoundation.org and click on “Submit Grant Application”. Grant Guidelines and FAQs may be found under the “Submit a Grant Request” tab.
Outright grants totaling $623,490.52 were made to 37 nonprofits. In addition, 49 nonprofits have been offered challenge grants in the amount of $1,832,000; those 501(c)(3) entities are tasked with raising a total of $5,270,500 in order to meet their challenges. Some of these challenge grants are still pending acceptance.
The Bolger Foundation supports capital projects with a budget of less than $2.5 million that enhance tangible property. Its areas of focus are community; education; health, including mental health; and preservation and conservation. To apply online for a grant from The Bolger Foundation, go to TheBolgerFoundation.org and click on “Submit Grant Application”. Grant Guidelines and FAQs may be found under the “Submit a Grant Request” tab.
- Contact Email
- [email protected]
- Issued By
- The Bolger Foundation
- Phone
- 201-670-9270
- Business Address
- The Bolger Foundation
79 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 - Country
- United States
- Categories
- Non-profit
- Last Updated
- March 31, 2026