Grant Recipients

Grant Recipients
Projects Awarded Since 2002

The Lawrence Township Community Foundation has awarded $450,000 (USD) to local nonprofits since March 2002.

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Year         Organization Project Awarded
162 Grants 45 Nonprofits Total Funding Awarded Since 2002 $448,016
2002-03-01 American Legion Post #414 (Law. Twp.) Build a stained-glass window display and landscape area around the Legion building. 500
2002-03-01 Connections Dance Theater General operating support to continue educational and artistic outreach mission. 1,000
2002-03-01 Delaware & Raritan Canal Watch Improve and enhance a 2.4 acre lot located at the D&R Canal State Park property. 5,000
2002-03-01 Foundation of Morris Hall / St. Lawrence Funds to be used toward safety programs. 1,000
2002-03-01 Friends of Lawrence Greenway Development of a Geographic Information System that shows existing and proposed public greenways. 2,400
2002-03-01 Lawrence Community Concert Band Band equipment and music. 4,350
2002-03-01 Lawrence Historical Society Cover the cost of Hunter Research professional archeologists to train Lawrence Middle School teachers in archeological techniques. 5,000
2002-03-01 Lawrence Lightning Jr. Football Club Provide funding for the start-up of a new younger tackle football division. 5,000
2002-03-01 Lawrence Neighborhood Service Center To provide fun, educational and interactive summer camp experience for campers. 4,373
2002-03-01 Lawrence Non-Profit Housing at ECV Support salaries of 3 staff positions for 6-wk children’s (5-12 yrs.) program at Eggerts Crossing Village. 5,000
2002-03-01 Lawrence Repertory Company Support upcoming production of original play. 1,000
2002-03-01 Lawrence Twp Jr. Baseball/Softball Assoc. Upgrade Little League baseball and softball equipment. 1,500
2002-03-01 Lawrence Twp League of Women Voters Purchase of 300 Citizen’s Guides to distribute at no cost to seniors at Lawrence HS. 750
2002-03-01 Lawrenceville Main Street Offer web-based services to attract prospective business to the Village of Lawrenceville. 1,500
2002-03-01 Meals on Wheels of Lawrence Twp Provide hot meals for local residents who are unable to provide for themselves or pay for a meal. 2,500
2002-03-01 Project Graduation (Lawrence High School) A safe alternative to the unsupervised party. Funds cover the cost of expenses which includes food, decorations, entertainment, door prizes. 1,500
2002-03-01 Redbud Avian Rehabilitation Center Purchase of two portable brooders to increase survival rates of birds brought in for care. 850
2002-03-01 Womanspace Start-up of an evening drop-in support group for victims of domestic violence. 5,000
2002-11-01 American Legion Post #414 (Law. Twp.) Landscaping in front of building and near the flagpole and cannon. 3,500
2002-11-01 Connections Dance Theater To continue their broadly-based educational and artistic outreach mission in the community. 2,000
2002-11-01 CONTACT of Mercer County Community education/outreach programs. 2,500
2002-11-01 Foundation of Morris Hall / St. Lawrence Promote bicycle safety through exhibits and educational materials. 2,500
2002-11-01 Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan (Law. Twp.) Overnight camp-out at Brearley House for all Lawrence Twp Girl Scouts. 500
2002-11-01 Heart to Hearts Emotional Wellness Education Seminar (Understanding & Managing Stress) 2,500
2002-11-01 HomeFront Emergency shelter for Lawrence Twp families who are homeless or about to become homeless due to lack of funds 5,000
2002-11-01 Lawrence Instrumental Music Booster Org. Provide financial assistance to the music program to raise funds for music trip for the students at LHS. 1,500
2002-11-01 Lawrence Road Volunteer Fire Company Purchase of educational materials and cover the costs of related materials and expenses for fire prevention and safety programs for school children. 2,860
2002-11-01 Lawrenceville Main Street Funds to be used toward the cost of the Annual Main Street Jubilee in May 2003. 3,000
2002-11-01 Slackwood Volunteer Fire Company Fund the 2002 Fire Prevention materials. 1,500
2003-03-01 Connections Dance Theater To continue their broadly-based educational and artistic outreach mission in the community. 2,500
2003-03-01 Eggerts Crossing Civic League To implement community outreach aspects of a revitalization program for Eggerts Crossing. 2,000
2003-03-01 Friends of Lawrence Greenway Purchase of large format color printer and associated supplies for producing maps prepared in Friends of the Lawrence Greenway’s GIS system. 500
2003-03-01 Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan (Law. Twp.) Purchase supplies to set up a nature center in the former Rinck property along Drexel Woods. (Gold Award project) 2,500
2003-03-01 Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Trenton Expand outreach to help seniors and people with disabilities remain in their homes and stay independent through recruitment of more volunteers. 1,500
2003-03-01 Lawrence Lightning Jr. Football Club Funds will be used to provide football instruction and equipment for Lawrence youth. 1,500
2003-03-01 Lawrence Neighborhood Service Center Funds will be used (1) to benefit the Eggerts Crossing Youth Group (STARS), a program stressing the characteristics of unity, self-determination and creativity developed to enhance the self-image and life skills of 7th-12th grade Lawrence Twp. students. and (2) to upgrade the playground used by the children in the day care center. 10,000
2003-03-01 Lawrence Non-Profit Housing at ECV Funding for community-based learning at Eggerts Crossing Village including Early Childhood Literacy and the After School Program. 5,000
2003-03-01 Lawrence Repertory Company Support the production of ENNUS, a play written by a resident of Lawrence Twp. 1,000
2003-03-01 Lawrenceville Main Street Allow Promotions Committee to enhance “Music in the Park” program by broadening the reach of the 2003 concert series. 800
2003-03-01 Meals on Wheels of Lawrence Twp Provide hot meals for local residents whose physical, mental or social conditions require a home-delivered meal. 2,000
2003-03-01 MentorPower Support expansion of program into Lawrence High School. Funds will cover the costs of research equipment, materials, field trips, the kick-off event, and the MentorPower Fair. 5,000
2003-03-01 Notre Dame High School PTA funds will be used for a post-prom party to provide a drug and alcohol-free environment for the safety of the students. 250
2003-03-01 PEI Kids Funding for Crisis Intervention for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse program, which provides immediate and continued counseling to victims (3-18) and their families. 3,000
2003-03-01 Project Graduation (Lawrence High School) Funds will be used for a supervised alcohol and drug-free event on the night of graduation. 500
2003-03-01 Slackwood Volunteer Fire Company Attendance by veteran fire line officers at 5-day specialized training, addressing weapons of mass destruction preparedness and planning. 1,000
2003-03-01 Womanspace Continuation of an evening drop-in support group for victims of domestic violence. 5,000
2003-11-01 American Legion Post #414 (Law. Twp.) Funds to be used to help defray the expenses associated with children and youth programs. 500
2003-11-01 Bridge Academy Funds designated for a program to directly benefit Lawrenceville-area children (ages 8-18) with language-based learning disabilities. 500
2003-11-01 Camp Fire USA (NJ Council) Trained community volunteers will guide Lawrence school children (K-8) in choosing, planning, executing, and reflecting on service projects. 2,500
2003-11-01 Connections Dance Theater Support scholarships for six-month program for "Arts for Life," an ongoing after-school program for elementary intermediate students in Lawrenceville. 500
2003-11-01 Foundation of Morris Hall / St. Lawrence Support the annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo/SAFE KIDS Day and Skateboard Safety Jam. 2,500
2003-11-01 Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan (Law. Twp.) Grant will fund the March 2004 "What's Next...?" conference. 5,000
2003-11-01 Heart to Hearts Program for Lawrence Seniors to improve the quality of life by providing them with techniques for dealing with stress. 1,500
2003-11-01 HomeFront Funds to be used exclusively to help Lawrence Twp Residents who are homeless or in dange of becoming homeless and are ineligible for government assistance. 5,000
2003-11-01 Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Trenton Funds to be used to help area seniors and people with disabilities remain in their homes and stay independent. 3,000
2003-11-01 Lawrence Arts Council Funding for a pilot fine art program (16 weeks) at the Princeton YMCA's After School program attended by local children. 2,500
2003-11-01 Lawrence Neighborhood Service Center Funds will be used to support the Saturday Academy, a program to help area youth prepare for life after high school. 5,000
2003-11-01 Lawrence Non-Profit Housing at ECV Funding to be used to reduce the number of "at-risk" readers and classified students who live in ECV by targeting preschool-age children. 5,000
2003-11-01 Lawrenceville Main Street Funds to be used to promote and enhance Lawrenceville Main Street's 6th Annual Jubilee. 3,000
2003-11-01 Meals on Wheels of Lawrence Twp Provide hot meals for local residents whose physical, mental or social conditions require a home-delivered meal. 500
2003-11-01 MentorPower Continue to support the expansion of program into Lawrence High School. Funds will cover the purchase of two new computers, monitors, printers and software. 3,000
2003-11-01 Mercer Council on Alcoholism & Drug Addiction Purchase the Fatal Vision Premier Classroom Kit, which combines goggles and headphones to demonstrate alcohol and/or drug effects of impairment on vision, balance and speech for use in Lawrence schools. 1,750
2003-11-01 Notre Dame High School To offset the cost of a post-prom party at Notre Dame High School to provide students with a drug and alcohol-free environment. 250
2004-03-01 Big Red Race - The Lawrenceville School To offset the cost of t-shirts and medals presented to participants of the Big Red Race for Kids, two events taking place on the grounds of Lawrenceville School designed to promote physical fitness in youth and community service. Proceeds from the race benefit The Lawrenceville School Camp. 1,500
2004-03-01 Connections Dance Theater Support “ARTS for LIFE” program, an on-going after-school program for elementary and intermediate students in Lawrenceville. 2,500
2004-03-01 Eggerts Crossing Civic League Cover the expenses of infill housing project and ongoing greenway improvements for Eggerts Crossing. 1,000
2004-03-01 Foundation of Morris Hall / St. Lawrence Support of the annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo/SAFE KIDS Day and Skateboard Safety Jam to include water safety. 1,000
2004-03-01 Heart to Hearts Continue programs for Lawrence seniors to improve the quality of life by providing them with techniques for dealing with stress and pain. 1,550
2004-03-01 Lawrence Neighborhood Service Center In partnership with NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ), will continue to expand the organic garden and food education program began in 2003. 2,500
2004-03-01 Lawrence Non-Profit Housing at ECV Funding to offset the personnel costs of the Literacy Tutors, food preparation, and afternoon camp coordinator for the Early Literacy and Summer Enrichment at Eggerts Crossing Village. 5,000
2004-03-01 Lawrenceville Main Street Funds to be used to increase participation and support the promotion of Lawrenceville Main Street’s “Music in the Park” event. 1,000
2004-03-01 Meals on Wheels of Lawrence Twp Provide hot meals for local residents whose physical, mental or social conditions require a home-delivered meal 3,000
2004-03-01 MentorPower Money to be used to hire a grant writer to pull in funding to keep pace with the successful outreach of this important program. 5,000
2004-03-01 Notre Dame High School Funds to be used to support summer camp for children of HomeFront, including cost of materials, trips, healthy snacks and teacher stipends. 1,000
2004-03-01 PEI Kids Funding for PEI’s Crisis Intervention for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse program which provides immediate short-term counseling to child victims and their families. 3,000
2004-03-01 Project Graduation (Lawrence High School) Funds will be used for a supervised alcohol and drug-free event on the night of graduation. 1,000
2004-03-01 Redbud Avian Rehabilitation Center Costs associated with setting up a laboratory to identify parasitic organisms residing in birds in Redbud’s care causing undue stress and sometimes death. 1,000
2004-03-01 Womenspace Continuation of the evening Drop-in Support Group for victims of domestic violence. 5,000
2004-11-01 American Legion Post #414 (Law. Twp.) Scholarships for Boys and Girls State, school awards, baseball 1,500
2004-11-01 Camp Fire USA (NJ Council) Gift of Giving – service learning program for 20 Lawrence Elementary School classroom 2,500
2004-11-01 Foundation of Morris Hall / St. Lawrence Support of the annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo/SAFE KIDS Day and Skateboard Safety Jam to include water safety. 3,500
2004-11-01 Friends of Lawrence Greenway Purchase a NEC projector 1,800
2004-11-01 Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan (Law. Twp.) Establish a Girl Scout troop at the Lawrence Neighborhood Service Center 5,000
2004-11-01 Hands on Helpers Provide add’l service to Lawrence’s nonprofits including workshops 2,000
2004-11-01 HomeFront Emergency shelter, funds to remain in home or for a security deposit for a new home for Lawrence families 5,000
2004-11-01 Lawrence Non-Profit Housing at ECV Early Literacy Program Teaching Assistants 5,000
2004-11-01 Meals on Wheels of Lawrence Twp Provide hot meals for local residents whose physical, mental or social conditions require a home-delivered meal 2,000
2004-11-01 MentorPower Program support for 30 students at Lawrence High 5,000
2004-11-01 NAMI Mercer Help Line Support 5,000
2004-11-01 Notre Dame High School Funds to be used to support Post Prom Event 250
2004-11-01 Project Freedom at Lawrence With Heart to Hearts, provide a Wellness Program to people with disabilities in Lawrenceville. 3,000
2004-11-01 Slackwood Elementary School Support for parent English and Citizenship classes for the parents of extended day students. 1,700
2005-03-01 Big Red Race - The Lawrenceville School T-shirts and medals for participants 1,500
2005-03-01 Family & Children's Services of Central NJ Outpatient mental health counseling for 10 uninsured or underinsured in Law. 5,000
2005-03-01 Friends of Lawrence Greenway Purchase a digitizer to create geographic information system data 1,800
2005-03-01 Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan (Law. Twp.) Save the Sourland Mountain, t-shirt , flyer 500
2005-03-01 Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Trenton Capacity Building Salaries and workshop supplies 4,000
2005-03-01 Lawrence Historical Society March for Freedom w/ Co. Edward Hand Badges and flyers 500
2005-03-01 Lawrence Non-Profit Housing at ECV Summer Enrichment and Recreation Program – personnel costs 5,000
2005-03-01 Lawrence Twp Jr. Baseball/Softball Assoc. New equipment, funds for player development, safety programs, annual picnic. 1,500
2005-03-01 Lawrenceville Main Street Jubilee & Music in the Park 4,100
2005-03-01 MentorPower Program support for 12 students at Lawrence High to participate in Bambi Cross College Club 5,000
2005-03-01 National Guard Militia Museum NJ Identification signs for outside vehicles or weapon systems 1,000
2005-03-01 Notre Dame High School Summer Camp for children of HomeFront 5,000
2005-03-01 PEI Kids Crisis Intervention for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse - short term counseling 3,000
2005-03-01 Project Freedom at Lawrence Horticulture Recreational Program 2,500
2005-03-01 Project Graduation (Lawrence High School) Funds will be used for a supervised alcohol and drug-free event on the night of graduation. 1,000
2005-03-01 Womenspace Salaries for Counseling and Support Program for victims of domestic violence. 5,000
2005-11-01 Camp Fire USA (NJ Council) Gift of Giving Service Project 3,000
2005-11-01 Foundation of Morris Hall / St. Lawrence Bicycle Safety Rodeo/ Safe Kids Day 3,500
2005-11-01 Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan (Law. Twp.) What’s Next Club and Conference 1,500
2005-11-01 Hands on Helpers General operating funds 2,000
2005-11-01 HomeFront Emergency shelter, back rent, deposit 2,500
2005-11-01 Lawrence Historical Society Oral History of Lewisville section of town. 2,000
2005-11-01 Lawrence Lightning Jr. Football Club Purchase equipment for increased number of boys 3,000
2005-11-01 Lawrence Non-Profit Housing at ECV Walkabout in the Natural World Program 5,000
2005-11-01 Lawrenceville Main Street Jubilee 2,500
2005-11-01 MentorPower Operating Expenses 5,000
2005-11-01 NAMI Mercer Support for Helpline 4,000
2005-11-01 Notre Dame High School Carnival and Luncheon for HomeFront children 1,000
2005-11-01 Project Freedom at Lawrence Wellness Programs 4,000
2006-03-01 Big Red Race - The Lawrenceville School T-shirts and medals for participants 2,000
2006-03-01 Family & Children's Services of Central NJ Behavioral healthcare & counseling services and Parenting skills workshops 2,500
2006-03-01 American Legion Post #414 (Law. Twp.) Children and Youth Programs 1,000
2006-03-01 Project Graduation (Lawrence High School) Funds will be used for a supervised alcohol and drug-free event on the night of graduation. 1,500
2006-03-01 Lawrence Neighborhood Service Center Scholarships to enrichment summer program 5,000
2006-03-01 Lawrence Non-Profit Housing at ECV Summer Enrichment and Recreation Program 5,000
2006-03-01 Lawrence Twp Jr. Baseball/Softball Assoc. Spring sports programs 2,000
2006-03-01 Lawrenceville Main Street Music in the Park 1,450
2006-03-01 MentorPower One-to-one Mentor Program & Bambe Cross College Club 5,000
2006-03-01 PEI Kids Crisis Intervention for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse Program 4,000
2006-03-01 Project Freedom at Lawrence Horticulture Recreational Program 1,600
2006-03-01 Womanspace Drop-in Support group for victims of domestic violence 3,300
2006-11-01 Camp Fire USA (NJ Council) "Gift of Giving" service-learning program 3,000
2006-11-01 Eggerts Crossing Civic League "Vision for Eggerts Crossing" improvements at the Gateway and Heritage Park planning and design 5,000
2006-11-01 Friends of Lawrence Greenway GPS for mapping greenway locations & routes and additional memory for GIS computer 780
2006-11-01 Lawrence Nature Center Lawrence Nature Center Educational/Interpretive Center Program Development 5,000
2006-11-01 Lawrence Non-Profit Housing at ECV personnel and material costs of Youth Counseling Program 5,000
2006-11-01 Lawrenceville Main Street annual Jubilee 2,800
2006-11-01 Meals on Wheels of Lawrence Twp costs associated with delivery of meals 4,000
2006-11-01 NAMI Mercer "Visions for Tomorrow" 12-hour course for parents/caregivers of children with a mental illness/emotional disorder 1,450
2006-11-01 National Guard Militia Museum NJ Outside display signage 918
2006-11-01 People & Stories (Gente y Cuentos) 2 8-week literature programs with seniors 2,500
2006-11-01 Project Freedom at Lawrence Wellness program to Project Freedom residents 4,400
2006-11-01 SAVE - A Friend to Homeless Animals Partners in Empathy Training 2,000
2006-11-01 Slackwood Volunteer Fire Company Multi-gas meters & a control box for an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for community room 1,500
2006-11-01 Sustainable Lawrence General operating expenses including director's salary, web-site maintenance, office expenses 5,000
2007-03 American Legion Post #414 (Law. Twp.) Expand children and youth services 485
2007-03 Big Red Race - The Lawrenceville School T-shirts and medals for participants 2,500
2007-03 Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan (Law. Twp.) Expand participation and activities at the Lawrenceville Neighborhood Service Center for girls residing in Eggerts Crossing Village 3,000
2007-03 Lawrence Lightning Jr. Football Club Uniforms and equipment 1,200
2007-03 Lawrence Neighborhood Service Center Scholarships for summer camp 5,000
2007-03 Lawrence Non-Profit Housing at ECV Personnel costs and student field trips for Youth Counseling program 5,000
2007-03 Lawrenceville Main Street Jubilee 1,500
2007-03 MentorPower Operating Expenses and Bambe Cross College Program 5,000
2007-03 National Guard Militia Museum NJ Outdoor signs 1,000
2007-03 PEI Kids Crisis Intervention for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse Program 4,000
2007-03 People & Stories, Gente y Cuentos Two literature programs with seniors at Lawrenceville Plaza and the Lawrence Senior Center 5,000
2007-03 Project Freedom at Lawrence Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Training 4,000
2007-03 Project Graduation (Lawrence High School) Safe graduation night event 1,500
2007-03 Sustainable Lawrence Compensation for interns 4,800
2007-03 Womanspace Drop-in Support group for victims of domestic violence 1,000