Grants

2025 Grant Process

The 2025 grant application process will begin in the fall of 2025. There will be an initial virtual meeting for all interested organizations before the application is released that will be scheduled for July. Attendance is not mandatory, however, it is highly encouraged as many of your questions will be addressed at that time. The meeting date and login information will be made available in June.

This year, we will have a preliminary LOI application that will be due in October. For those organizations from whom we request a full application, those applications will be due in mid-December. Those applications and dates are being finalized at this time.

The grant for the 2025 grant cycle will be awarded at our annual meeting in March of 2026.

To make sure that you receive all information and updates please make sure you are on our distribution list by e-mailing Lawrence Brooks at lbrooks@binnaclehouse.org with your contact information.

In the meantime, feel free to review information from our 2024 grants process below.

2024 GRANTEE & FINALISTS

Congratulations, Freedom House - Winner of our inaugural $100,000 grant award!

Sober living facility with case management support

Substance abuse and mental health challenges are critical community health issues. Freedom House’s comprehensive recovery programs offer a complete continuum of care, providing residential and outpatient services to men, women and young adults regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Recovery is a long-term process and we have been seeking opportunities to offer additional sober-living beds with on-site support to help our clients rebuild their lives. With private philanthropy, Freedom House purchased an abandoned nursing home in Lebanon Township. We plan to renovate the home as a sober-living facility that will provide 31 additional beds – expanding our transformational impact exponentially!

2024 Finalists

Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (ESC)

Outdoor recreation area for individuals with special needs

The Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC) plans to enhance its THRIVE Day Habilitation program to expand opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our project involves constructing an outdoor pavilion and creating a sensory trail through a portion of our campus. The pavilion will serve as a venue for outdoor activities and social gatherings as well as a starting point for the sensory trail that will include opportunities to interact with our farm animals, fishing pond and various activities catering to different abilities. This project fills a gap in outdoor recreational opportunities for individuals with differing needs while offering a safe and structured environment for cognitive and sensory engagement.

The Arc of Hunterdon County

In-home behavioral support for families living with a developmentally disabled child who is exhibiting behavioral issues

The Arc of Hunterdon, which serves individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families, is seeking funding to re-launch Distinctive Family Solutions, an in-home behavioral support program for families with developmentally disabled children ages birth-21. Our program provides personalized, in-home behavioral support from experienced professionals. Many families struggle with tasks like a trip to the grocery store and need guidance to assist their child in navigating new experiences. Our goal is to empower families with proactive strategies and create a positive family environment. We want all children in Hunterdon County to thrive while exploring their community!