In partnership with the New Jersey Department of State – State Council on the Arts (NJSCA), the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development (HCOCHA/TD) offers matching grants to non-profit organizations located in, and serving the residents of, Hudson County via the NJSCA-Hudson County Local Arts Program (LAP).
about this grant
The Local Arts Program (LAP) is administered through HCOCHA/TD, a unit of Hudson County government, by authority of Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.
Hudson County awards competitive matching grants to organizations, based on merit and financial need, which clearly demonstrate their commitment to the arts in the County by producing or sponsoring arts programs and services of high artistic quality and professionalism.
Hudson County depends on the arts to express the vast diversity that thrives in our community. The Hudson County Local Arts Program (LAP) enables our community to grow our existing art programs and support the success of our local artists. Hudson County has a rich tradition of artistic expression - whether it be through dance, theater, music, film, or visual arts - and we are stronger for it.
FY26 LOCAL ARTS PROGRAM
The FY26 Local Arts Program (LAP) Grant for programs and services
from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY
Please review the guidelines in their entirety before starting an application.
Register for our webinars for in in depth walkthrough of the application and for a chance to ask any questions you may have.
Our grant applications can be found on SurveyMonkey Apply. Click here to create an account and get started.
FY26 LAP applications open on Monday, August 18th, 2025
questions?
If you have any further questions, please contact us or our Local Arts Program Grant Coordinator, Kim Farrier
- 201-459-2070
- kfarrier@hcnj.us