The Healthcare Foundation of NJ: Capital Grants

The Healthcare Foundation of NJ: Capital Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey
Last Updated: July 23, 2025

Summary

The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey offers Capital Grants aimed at reducing health disparities among underserved populations in Newark and Greater MetroWest NJ. Organizations must first contact the Foundation for a Letter of Inquiry before applying. Grants support renovation or construction of clinical spaces and equipment purchases. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) non-profits serving vulnerable communities. The Foundation avoids funding individuals, government agencies, or projects unrelated to healthcare.

Overview

NOTE: Letter of Inquiry - Due to high demand, organizations that are considering applying for any type of grant must first contact the Grants and Community Outreach Manager to receive the URL link to complete the appropriate application form. This deadline represents this initial contact with the Funder. The Healthcare Foundation of NJ The Foundation will consider applications that align with HFNJ’s mission to reduce health disparities and improve the health and well-being of at-risk, underserved individuals and families in greater Newark, New Jersey, and the Jewish community of Greater MetroWest New Jersey. Capital Grants HFNJ has long supported organizations making capital requests to fund the construction or renovation of clinical spaces; the purchase of equipment such as MRI machines or surgical equipment; and other such capital requests. Because these projects often do no fit into the one-year timeframe of our regular grants – with the benefits to the community in particular spread out across many years if not decades – we have recently instituted a new application form just for capital requests.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are made only to private, non-profit organizations that have tax exempt status under Section 501(C)3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code and that are not private foundations.Communities We Support:The Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations that support vulnerable populations in the following catchment areas:Organizations serving Newark, New Jersey and “greater Newark.”Jewish organizations that fall under the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, which incorporates Essex, Morris, Somerset, Union, and parts of Sussex counties.From time to time, applications from organizations serving targeted, vulnerable populations elsewhere in Essex, Morris, and Union Counties in New Jersey may also be considered if the projects align with the Foundation’s priorities, giving interests, and mission.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or government agencies.The Foundation does not typically fund the following:Organizations outside of its catchment area (as defined above).Programs not related to health care or wellness. Applications for general operating support or planning grants. Direct support of an individual’s healthcare needs. Fundraising events or campaigns. Advertising campaigns. Lobbying and advocacy projects. Scholarships.