County Environmental Health Act Grants (CEHA)

County Environmental Health Act Grants (CEHA)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Summary

The County Environmental Health Act Grants (CEHA) provide funding to certified local health agencies in New Jersey to enhance environmental health services. Administered by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, these grants support essential health assessments and improvement plans. Agencies are required to match state funds and attend an informational meeting to apply. This initiative promotes sustainable community development and environmental justice across the state, ensuring public health is prioritized.

Overview

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Mission Dedicated to improving and protecting public health and the environment we share, NJDEP uses the best available science to guide the conservation of natural and historic resources, ensure a stable climate and resilient communities, and secure clean and healthy air, water and lands throughout New Jersey. Committed to sustainable economic growth, NJDEP invests in communities and infrastructure, provides quality open and recreational spaces for residents and visitors, enforces environmental laws, and furthers the promise of environmental justice for all. Purpose of Funding To support environmental health services undertaken by certified local health agencies on behalf of the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the County Environmental Health Act, N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21 et seq. Grant Limitations Grants are awarded on an annual basis. The certified health agency’s contribution shall be a 100% match of the State’s approved legislative designated funds. Grants awarded for pilot projects/elective programs do not have a match requirement. Application Procedures Certified local health agencies must attend a grant conference/meeting and submit a countywide Environmental Health Assessment and Improvement Plan.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Certified local health agencies only.Applicant must have the DEP certification pursuant to P.L. 1977, c.443 (N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21 et seq.) and have approved work plan pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1H-1 et seq.