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 (Our Grant Cycle is Currently Closed)
January 2, 2025 - grant cycle opens for receiving applications
March 1, 2025 (5pm) - deadline 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 Grant Cycle Now Open!
Organizations are asked to please follow this format when submitting their proposal for a grant from Atlantic City Community Fund.
2024 GRANTEES
Over $96,000 Awarded!
AC Arts Foundation
Arts
Atlantic County Queer Alliance
Community Well-Being
AC Pride
Community Well-Being
AC Rescue Mission
Social Services
AC Theater Co
Arts
Chicken Bone Beach
Arts Education
Coastal Cousins Heritage Gardens
Education / Agriculture
Community Resources Services
Social Services
Connecting the Dots
Education
Covenant House
Housing
CROPS
Food Security
El Pueblo Unido
Community Well-Being
Friends of Jean Webster
Food Security
Gentlemen of the Shore
Community Well-Being
Hydrangea Trail
Community Beautification
Mud Girls
Arts
Muh's Garden of Life
Community Beautification
Sea Me Glow
Arts & Community
Spanish Community Center
Community Well-being
The Leadership Studio
Health & Wellness
