DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES that await you in Salem County, New Jersey
With a rich legacy of historical places and events, a vast array of natural resources and open spaces, a stable farming community, and a strong economic job base, Salem County offers a very unique quality of life. Nestled in the southwest corner of New Jersey, Salem County is within easy driving distance of Philadelphia, New York, Wilmington, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Atlantic City. Leave the urban sprawl behind, get away for a day or a weekend to the scenic landscapes, living history and lively arts of Salem County. Whether you plan to spend the day discovering Salem County’s many historic sites, exploring our natural wonders, or enjoying the diverse culture of our community, we have something waiting for you. The hospitality you’ll receive makes staying another day or two an easy choice.
Salem County Welcomes You
In the Footsteps of Cornelia: A Civil War Living-History and Tour
Join us Saturday, July 3, 2021 for a FREE event and tour sponsored by The Friends of the Hancock House, Inc. & Salem County Historical Society.
Artist Fellowship Application Now Open
Deadline to Apply: July 15, 2021, 5:00 PM EST. Apply now! 2022 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship guidelines and application are now available.
New Jersey Historical Commission April 2021 Newsletter
View NJ Historical Commission FY 2022 Project Grants, NJ Historical Commission COVID-19 Grant Program, NJ Cultural Trust FY 2022 Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants and much more!
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
Eligible organizations with a reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to receive up to a $10 million grant under the program. This webinar will provide introductory information about the grants, who can apply, how potential organizations can prepare, and additional details re: eligibility and applications.
2021 Grant Applications
View the 2021 Arts Grant Application and the History Re-Grant Application in both PDF and word formats.
Small Business Administration Releases Interim Final Rules on Re-Opening PPP Loans, Allowing PPP Second Draws, and Streamlining Forgiveness
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.
