(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County has awarded $164,400 in special grant funding to 30 municipal entities and nonprofit organizations for programs commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. These grants, administered through the Arts Institute of Middlesex County, support projects that highlight the County's unique Revolutionary War history and the lasting legacy of the fight for independence.

This special grant program, announced earlier this year, invited organizations to propose public programs — including history lectures, exhibits, performances, visual art, public art, publications, walking tours, folk arts workshops, and more — that would take place between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026. All programs are required to occur within Middlesex County and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This special initiative aligns with RevolutionNJ, New Jersey’s official commemoration of the 250th anniversary, which encourages inclusive storytelling, expanded heritage tourism, and broader access to local history.

The American Revolution unfolded across the towns, villages, and landscapes that now make up Middlesex County. Local residents experienced political upheaval, divided loyalties, military campaigns, and the long process of rebuilding that ultimately led to the birth of a new nation on July 4, 1776.

In recognition of this milestone, Middlesex County is committed to honoring the stories, people, and places that shaped our shared history while continuing to celebrate the diverse communities that define the County today. Learn more at middlesexcountynj.gov/250.

2025–2026 250TH ANNIVERSARY GRANT RECIPIENTS

Organization – Award Amount

1. Agraj Seva Kendra – $2,500


2. Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre – $6,000


3. Bravura Philharmonic – $6,000


4. Carteret Performing Arts Center – $6,500


5. Central Jersey Arts Council – $6,000


6. City of Perth Amboy, Dept. of Recreation – $6,000


7. coLAB Arts – $7,500


8. Collegium Musicum – $6,000


9. Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society – $5,000


10. East Brunswick Arts Coalition – $3,500


11. East Brunswick Arts Commission – $5,000


12. East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra – $6,000


13. East Brunswick Township – $6,000


14. Friends of the Wicoff House – $7,500


15. Highland Park Historical Commission – $5,250


16. Historical Association of Woodbridge Township – $2,250


17. Historical Society of South Amboy – $4,000


18. Indian American Club of Rossmoor – $5,000


19. Lower Raritan Watershed Project – $7,500


20. Metuchen Borough Improvement League – $1,275


21. Metuchen Edison Historical Society – $5,250


22. Monroe Township Historic Preservation Commission – $7,000


23. New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra – $6,000


24. New Brunswick Free Public Library – $6,000


25. New Jersey Philharmonic Chorus – $6,000


26. People Helping People – $6,000


27. Perth Amboy Artworks – $5,500


28. South Brunswick Public Library – $5,875


29. Thinkery & Verse – $7,000


30. Veritas Youth Orchestra – $5,000

Total Funding Awarded: $164,400

For more information on 250th anniversary events and programs throughout Middlesex County, including initiatives supported by this special grant program, visit MiddlesexCountyCulture.com.

Middlesex County is bettering the lives of residents and providing economic growth opportunities to business and industry. Home to several Fortune 500 companies, three universities, 21 county parks, and world-class healthcare and research facilities, Middlesex County is one of the nation’s most dynamic regions — and a leader in life sciences, transportation, the arts, and food innovation. With more than 860,000 residents across 25 municipalities, Middlesex County is among the most diverse areas in the United States. Its award-winning Middlesex County Magnet Schools and two-year Middlesex College strengthen the County’s reputation as New Jersey’s leader in education and workforce development. Conveniently located between New York City and Philadelphia, Middlesex County has been a premier destination to live, work, and play since the 17th century.