Department of Solid Waste Management

Ocean County Clean Communities is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Clean Communities Mini Grant Program.

Clean up. Earn $1,000. Make an impact. The program provides an opportunity for local nonprofits to engage their members and volunteers in an eligible community cleanup project and, upon completion, receive $1,000 to support their organization and community initiatives.

This year, we are excited to increase the award from $500 in previous years to $1,000 per participating nonprofit organization.

There is also a new application format this year. All applications must be submitted through OpenGov:

Mini Grant Application