Creating

Count Basie Theatre, in Red Bank, received a $10,000 grant for general operating support to provide affordable and accessible shows for young people and their families.

Essex County Parks Foundation, in Newark, received a $10,000 grant to support the Essex County SummerMusic Concert Series, which includes 30 free concerts at more than 15 parks within the Essex County Parks system.

GlassRoots, in Newark, received a $10,000 general operating support grant to help support its programs and activities including: school field trips, multi-week artist residencies, and college readiness and career training for young adults.

Jazz House Kids, in Newark, received a $10,000 grant to expand the Jazz House Music Scholars Program to Jersey City and incorporate a social-emotional learning (SEL) framework into the program. As part of the program, professional jazz musicians provide free musical instruction to middle school children and serve as role models and mentors.

Mainstage Center for the Arts, in Blackwood, received a $15,000 grant for general operating support to provide affordable and accessible programming for young people and their families.

Moorestown Theater, in Moorestown, received a $10,000 general operating support grant to support year-round season of theatrical productions and classes for all ages of performers in Burlington and surrounding counties.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, in Newark, received a $50,000 grant to support the 2022/2023 season of The Horizon Foundation Family Series, which features family-friendly concerts designed to introduce children to classical music, the orchestra and musical elements.

New Jersey Theatre Alliance, in Morristown, received a $15,000 grant to support The Stages Festival, which is a statewide, month-long series of free or low-cost programs that introduce children and adults to theater.

Newark Boys Chorus School, in Newark, received a $40,000 general operating support grant to support the school's music and concert touring programs, as well as academic initiatives.

Newark School of the Arts, in Newark, received a $10,000 general operating support grant to fund the school's music, dance, drama and visual arts classes and performances.

Newark Public Radio, in Newark, received a $10,000 general operating support grant to provide its audience and the community with a variety of jazz and blues programs, cultural events and youth education.

Passage Theatre Company, in Trenton, received a $10,000 general operating support grant to help provide artistically excellent and relevant theatre programming and arts education to the greater Trenton community.

Perkins Center for the Arts, in Moorestown, received a $10,000 general operating support grant to address the mental and emotional health of local communities and increase accessibility to concerts, cultural discussions and educational opportunities.

Symphony in C, in Collingswood, received a $20,000 general operating support grant to fund educational outreach programming.

The Newark Museum of Art, in Newark, received a $100,000 to support the Horizon Foundation Community Days, which occur once a month and provide free diverse programming for all ages.

Two River Theater Company, in Red Bank, received a $10,000 general operating support grant to provide theater performances and education, as well as provide support for artistic outreach programs.