CFNJ: Sheila Williamson Memorial Health Grant

CFNJ: Sheila Williamson Memorial Health Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey
Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Summary

The CFNJ: Sheila Williamson Memorial Health Grant supports grassroots initiatives aimed at promoting health equity in underserved communities. It empowers small organizations that demonstrate innovative ideas and a commitment to tackling health disparities, ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare. With funding ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, the grant seeks to effect lasting change and foster community-driven solutions addressing social and economic inequities in New Jersey.

Overview

Grantmaking Philosophy The Community Foundation of New Jersey considers regularly how we as an organization and civic community leader can effect lasting change that leads to greater equity. To that end, our discretionary grantmaking is informed by many of the below criteria and grounded in the associated values. Criteria We seek to support initiatives that: Pilot a good idea and have a realistic path toward broader uptakeHave an achievable public policy objectivePromote a public systems fix that CFNJ and partners have the tools/standing to influenceReach a New Jersey community or group of people who are not being served or have historically been underserved.Leverage other private or public resources Values The work we support is: Community-driven, with input that comes from the community and take into account the expressed needs and plans of the community.Equity-informed, directly addressing racial, economic and/or social inequity in New Jersey.Diversely-led, drawing from a greater diversity of organizations that people of color, different ages and perspectives lead and/or serve, and that may or may not have proven track records but show promise in future workBroad-based, serving more than one community.Inclusive and Equitable Sheila Williamson Memorial Health Grant This grant aims to support grassroots initiatives focused on promoting health equity within underserved communities. It also seeks to empower small organizations with innovative ideas and a commitment to addressing health disparities, ensuring that all individuals have equal access to quality healthcare and opportunities for well-being. Funding One to two grant awards will range between $2,500 – $5,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Community Foundation of New Jersey is pleased to share grant opportunities for area non-profit organizations.Small organizations with innovative ideas and a commitment to addressing health disparities are eligible to apply.