CHPP 2025 Grant Report Available.

The County History Partnership Program (CHPP) was created in 2015 by the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) to extend the administration of local re-granting programs to all of New Jersey's 21 counties.  This program enables the NJHC to support existing and emerging local history organizations and other eligible non-profit organizations providing New Jersey history projects, programs, and services to benefit diverse public audiences.  

 The Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs (WCCHA) is the agency officially designated in Warren County to apply for, receive and administer grant funds from the NJHC for this program. Grant funds will be awarded through a formal competitive application/independent peer review panel process to support eligible local history organizations and other non-profit organizations within Warren County that provide public New Jersey history projects, programs, and services to benefit diverse public audiences.

CHPP LOGO

The logo includes both Warren Co. Cultural & Heritage and the NJ Historic Commission.

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CHPP 2026 GRANT

In 2026, there will be some changes to this grant. Formerly, it was only a Special Project grant. As of 2026, General Operating Support (GOS) will be one of the two grants available through CHPP.  All organizations will need to be a 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 and must be able to provide paperwork, and has a budget under $100,000. If your organization meets the eligibility, it can apply for one grant from Warren Co. and the other from the New Jersey Historic Commission.

The Guidelines (CHPP-G 26) and Application (CHPP-A 26) can be found in the Grant Documents box. Applicants can only apply for one of the two grants.

The descriptions, requirements, eligible and ineligible expenses, and eligible organizations can be found in the 2026 Guidelines.

GOS grant requires a match for monies over $2501 (see guidelines for graduated matches).
Special Project grant does not require a match and are requests for up to $3,500.

The New Jersey Historic Commission is requiring all regrant organizations to have or be in the process of completing the following:

• ADA Plan/Policy

• Long-term Preservation Plan

• Disaster Preparedness Plan

When organizations apply, please only provide the pages from the CHPP 2026 application that correspond with your particular grant.

Updated 9/25: The NJHC has determined that it is an ineligible expense for a re-grant organization to create or install a marker for the Black History Trail. The legislation that established the Black Heritage Trail states that public funds cannot be used to "erect markers or signs on private property." The same rule applies to the NJ State Historical Marker 250th Initiative (NJSA 18a:73-25.5-8 and NJSA 18A:73-25.9-10). Markers installed on public sites will be paid for by the NJHC. 
- Black Heritage Trail Legislation
- Black Heritage Trail Marker Nomination Process
- 250th Initiative for NJ State Historical Marker Program

Updated 3/23/26: Once the CHPP 2026 GOS and Project Support grants are approved, remaining funds will be made available as a mini-project grant. Amounts to be determined. The mini-grant will go through a short review (as per the NJHC) before it is presented to the Cultural & Heritage Advisory Board & Board of County Commissioners for approvals.

GRANT SCHEDULE 2026

 * The schedule may be affected by delays with meetings or reviews. If any adjustments or changes to the schedule are made, applicants/re-grantees will be notified by email. All documents will be posted in advance of their due dates in the "Documents" box below.

To request hard copies or large print, please reach out to Gina by email or (908) 453-4381.

CHPP 2026: GOS & PROJECT SUPPORT

Closed Nov 2025

CHPP 2026: MINI-PROJECT GRANT 
May 18 to June 5, 2026
Up to $1,000 per request

CHPP 2027 SCHEDULE

Dates to be updated during the summer of 2026

Updated 5/27/2026

CHPP GRANT DOCUMENTS

The forms are downloadable. If you require a hard copy, please contact
Gina Rosseland (908) 453-4381, x. 223

CONSULTANTS FOR RE-GRANTEE PROJECTS

The following are a variety of consultants (signs, graphics, research, print work, etc.) and companies that your organization can use to help complete your project(s). 

Updated 3/23/2026