Increase the numbers of South Jersey residents, businesses and community and governmental organizations that are aware of environmental problems affecting our region.
Increase the numbers of South Jersey residents, businesses and community and governmental organizations that prioritize sustainability as a pathway to ameliorate environmental problems.
Increase the numbers of sustainability projects and programs and efforts in South Jersey that address these problems in a substantive manner.
Caren Kaufman Memorial Grant Program
Sustainable South Jersey announced our new grant program in 2023, created to honor Caren Kaufman, a grassroots activist who was dedicated to sustainability and health. In 2010, Caren was diagnosed with breast cancer. Receiving this unexpected, life-changing news triggered her to research causes; she wondered if environmental factors could have contributed to her illness. Due to generous donors, the Caren Kaufman grant program will issue grants $500-$1000.
Click here to learn more about the grant program.
Applications due 3/31/26 at midnight. Awards are announced on Earth Day 4/22/26. Projects to be completed by Dec 31, 2026. Applicants are not eligible if they received a Caren Kaufman Memorial Fund grant in the prior year.
Whether through inspiration of our ecological resources, or providing environmental education, Sustainable South Jersey is a nexus for community engagement and inspiration. Learn more about our purpose and activity supporting environmentalism in Southern New Jersey
Enjoy educational speakers, conversation, and networking. Thought leaders in sustainability present with lightning talks at the end from the audience. Join our newsletter to stay in the loop, reach out to for opportunities to connect.
Fund your South Jersey initiative! Sustainable South Jersey announced our new mini-grant program in 2020, created to help support exciting environmental initiatives in the South Jersey region.
Sustainable South Jersey visited Incredible Edible Merchantville to see their community-led maple sugaring project in action – turning local trees into syrup while building environmental awareness, volunteer engagement, and hands-on education.
On Earth Day 2025, Sustainable South Jersey awarded $3,400 from its Caren Kaufman Memorial Fund to five community organizations in South Jersey. The program was created to honor Caren
Problematic History The grassy lawn has become a staple of the American landscape especially in suburbia. It is a point of pride for some and a chore for others,
This video series describes Ed Cohen’s journey as he makes his yard more attractive to birds and butterflies at the same time as reducing water run-off. Each less-than-a-minute video covers a different topic.
You can find Ed’s videos here.
Driving Sustainability in South Jersey to benefit our collective future.
