The Healthcare Foundation of NJ Grant: Renewal Grants

The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey offers renewal grants aimed at reducing health disparities for at-risk individuals and families in Newark and the Jewish community of Greater MetroWest NJ. These grants support various projects including program grants, capital requests, and capacity-building initiatives that enhance healthcare access and quality. Applications are accepted quarterly, with eligibility limited to tax-exempt organizations serving specified communities. Note that individual support and non-healthcare-related projects are not funded.

Note: Due to high demand, organizations that are considering applying for any type of grant must first contact Grants and Community Outreach Manager (kmcmanemin@hfnj.org) to receive approval to apply in the coming grant cycle.
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.
Details:

• Renewals of previously-approved Standard Grants for an additional 12 months.
• Application Deadline:
• Quarterly deadline.
• Projects We Support
• The Foundation provides support for the following type of projects:

Program grants, primarily those that seed new initiatives, address emergent needs, and/or replicate a promising approach.Capital and equipment requests improving access to health assets or services or establishing an equitable standard of care.Projects infusing practices of compassion and humanism into the delivery of healthcare.Capacity-building requests strengthening an organization’s ability to deliver and sustain high quality services.

Eligibility

Materials Needed:Text of Renewal ApplicationGrant Application Logic ModelGrant Application BudgetGrants 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. 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.