Work with local NJ brands on your terms.
CollabGarden is the free platform connecting NJ micro-influencers with local businesses. Get free meals, gifted products, paid collabs, event invites, and brand partnerships — all in your own backyard.
Free forever · No commissions taken · NJ creators only
Campaigns near you
14 countiesEdison Eats · Japanese Fusion
Paramus Style Boutique
JC Rooftop Bar & Lounge
creators on waitlist
NJ counties covered
deal types available
commissions taken ever
Get paid to create in your city.
Browse campaigns near you, or wait for brands to discover you — either way, you're in control.
Create your profile
Your niches
County
Town
Followers
Set up your free CollabGarden profile
Add your handle, niches, county, town, and the deal types you want. It takes about five minutes and costs nothing.
Creators who link Instagram or TikTok get 47% more paid deal approvals.
Campaigns near you
14 countiesEdison Eats · Japanese Fusion
Paramus Style Boutique
JC Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Browse campaigns and apply
Filter the deal feed by county and deal type, then apply to the campaigns you actually want. No cold pitching required.
Edison Eats sent you a collaboration proposal!
Free tasting menu for two + $75 in exchange for 1 reel and 3 stories.
Or let brands find you
Local businesses can discover your profile and send you collaboration proposals directly. Accept the ones that fit.
It's a match — start creating
Message the brand, get the brief, and create. On paid deals, escrow holds your payment until your post is confirmed live.
Why creators love CollabGarden.
Deals by county
Central NJMiddlesex
12 open
Monmouth
8 open
Mercer
5 open
Somerset
3 open
Find local NJ brand deals you actually want.
- Filter by county, town, and deal type
- See free food, gifted products, paid collabs & events
- Only NJ businesses — no irrelevant national spam
- New campaigns posted across NJ every week
Creator AI toolkit
Pricing Calculator
NJ rate: $120–$180
Hook Generator
"POV: you just found Edison's…"
Caption Generator
3 captions ready ✨
Brand Deal Tracker
4 active · 2 pending
AI tools built for NJ creators — completely free.
- Pricing Calculator with real NJ market rates
- Hook Generator for scroll-stopping openers
- Caption Generator tuned to your niche
- Brand Deal Tracker to manage every collab
Your CollabScore
Excellent · top 10% in NJ
Build a reputation that opens doors.
- Earn a 0–100 CollabScore from real, completed deals
- Verified reviews from the businesses you work with
- Higher scores get priority and more proposals
- Founding members get a Gold CollabScore badge
Brand deal tracker
$225 paidEdison Eats
$75
Paramus Style
$150
JC Rooftop
Event
Get paid. On time. Every time.
- Escrow holds your payment before you create
- Funds release automatically when your post is confirmed
- No more chasing brands for what you're owed
- Track every dollar in your brand deal tracker
What do I need to get approved?
CollabGarden is quality-first. Here's exactly what we look for.
- Instagram or TikTok account
- An active account on at least one of the two main platforms NJ brands care about.
- At least 4,000 followers
- Our sweet spot is the 4K–25K micro-influencer range, where engagement is highest.
- NJ-based creator
- You live in or primarily create content about New Jersey. This platform is NJ-only.
- Polished, consistent profile
- A clear bio, a recognizable look, and posts that hang together as a body of work.
- Authentic audience
- Real followers and genuine engagement — no bought followers or engagement pods.
- Real content presence
- You post regularly enough that a brand can see your style and recent work.
- Clear niche focus
- A defined lane — food, fitness, beauty, fashion, travel, lifestyle, or tech.
- Show yourself
- On-camera creators get noticeably more proposals — brands love a real face.
Not approved? You'll receive specific feedback via email and can reapply in 30 days.
Loved by NJ creators.
“Landed my first paid deal three days after signing up. Still free!”
Sarah M. @saraheatsnj
“The hook generator writes openers better than I do. Total time-saver.”
Jake R. @jakefitasbury
“Finally a platform that feels local. My deals are 10 minutes away.”
Aaliyah B. @aaliyahbeautynj
“My CollabScore hit 85 and the proposals started rolling in.”
Marcus T. @marcuslifestyle
“Found CollabGarden on TikTok and never looked back. Zero commissions.”
Priya K. @priyafashionnj
“Free food deals every week. As a food blogger, this is the dream.”
Devon C. @devoncooks
“The brand deal tracker keeps every collab and payment in one place.”
Nina S. @ninaexplores
“Escrow means I get paid the moment my post goes live. No chasing.”
Cam L. @camtechnj
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Joining is free, applying to campaigns is free, and we never take a commission on your deals — you keep 100%. Optional Pro ($9.99/mo) and Founding ($4.99/mo) plans unlock unlimited AI tools, but you never have to pay.
Still have questions? Email collabgardennj@gmail.com
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