Application Guidelines and What We Fund
ACCF funds both general operating support and project support for activities within the City of Atlantic City that improve the conditions and quality of life for all who live, work and play in AC.
A wide variety of organizational missions and projects will be considered for funding but every project supported by ACCF will need to demonstrate that it will enhance the community.
We are especially interested in projects that fall under the following areas:
Education;
Community services;
Youth programs;
Senior programs;
Arts and culture;
Parks and recreation;
Urban renewal.
What we do NOT fund:
Lobbying or political activities;
Building renovations and facility construction;
Capital campaigns and projects;
Fundraising appeals, special events, and sponsorships;
Scholarships and individual sponsorships;
Field Trips, unless part of a larger educational or developmental effort;
Sports activities, unless part of a larger educational, development, or neighborhood effort;
Fraternal and religious activities;
Municipal services including essential police and fire services.
In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 up to $5,000
To be eligible to apply for funding, each applicant must meet the following criteria:
The organization or group applying for funding must be based in Atlantic City;
The project must take place in Atlantic City;
The organization must have IRS 501(c)3 status or the group must have a fiscal sponsor;
Must demonstrate that the project will have a positive impact on Atlantic City.
The 2025 Grant Schedule is as follows: (Grant Cycle Closed)
January 2, 2025 - grant cycle opens for receiving applications
March 31, 2025* (5pm) - Deadline extended for submitting grant applications
May 15, 2025 - date grant awards are anticipated to be announced
To submit your application:
Apply online OR submit your application materials via email to contact@acfund.org.
2025 Grantees
Congratulations to our 2025 Grantees—thank you for your commitment to making a difference
Absecon Lighthouse
Art & Culture
Allow me to Heal Inc.
Education, Health & Wellness
Angels in Motion
Social Services & Community Well-being
Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation Education & Community Service
Atlantic City Arts Foundation
Arts & Culture
Atlantic City Firefighters Charities
Education & Community Service
Atlantic City Rescue Mission
Social Services
Atlantic City Theater Corporation
Arts & Culture
Atlantic City Public Library
Art & Culture
Atlantic County Queer Alliance
Community Well-being
Bangla and Pacific Development Organization Education & Community Well-being
Bangladesh Association of SJ
Education & Community Well-being
Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City
Education & Youth Programs
Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation
Art Education & Youth Programing
Coastal Cousins Heritage Gardens
Education & Youth Programs
Connecting the Dots
Education & Youth Programs
Covenant House
Housing & Community Well-being
CROPS
Food Security & Community Well-being
Diabetes Training Camp
Education Health & Wellness
El Pueblo Unido of Atlantic City
Community Well-being & Social Service
Friends of Jean Webster Inc
Food Security & Community Well-being
Gentlemen of the Shore, INC
Community Well-being
Hispanic Association of Atlantic County Community Well-being
Hope Exist Foundation
Social Service
Inlet Community Development Corporation Community Beautification
Inlet Hydrangea Trail Volunteers
Community Beautification
Jersey Shore Vespers
Art & Culture
Mighty Writers
Education & Youth Programs
MudGirls
Arts & Community Well-Being
Muh's Garden of Life
Community Beautification
NJ Tree Foundation
Community Beautification
Oceanside Family Success Centers I & II (Acenda) Community Well-being
Pin the City Wrestling Inc.
Youth Programing
Schultz-Hill Foundation
Community Well-being
Spanish Community Center
Social Service
Stockton University
Community Beautification
The Leadership Studio
Community Well-being
