Strengthening Local Public Health Capacity Grant Program

The Strengthening Local Public Health Capacity Grant Program, offered by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance public health infrastructure and outbreak preparedness. This initiative focuses on addressing chronic diseases through evidence-based strategies, collaborating with local stakeholders to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations. By supporting workforce development and data modernization, the program seeks to ensure a healthier future for all New Jersey residents, ultimately reducing premature deaths and disabilities.

New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
The New Jersey Department of Health leads the state’s response to public health challenges and works to improve health outcomes for all New Jersey residents. Through its three primary branches—Public Health Services, Health Systems, and Integrated Health—the Department collaborates across programs and partners to strengthen New Jersey’s health system. Guided by its mission to protect public health, promote healthy communities, and improve the quality of health care, the Department supports initiatives that advance prevention, system integration, and equitable access to health services statewide.
Pathway A - Outbreak Preparedness (OP) - Non-LINCS Agency LHDs and Newark: Supports strengthening infectious disease outbreak preparedness and response capacity.Pathway B - Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) - Non-LINCS Agency LHDs and LINCS Agency LHDs: Supports strengthening public health infrastructure across three CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) strategies: Workforce, Foundational Capabilities, and Data Modernization, to build, promote, and protect local health.