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Department of State

Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development

The Hon. Tahesha Way, Lt. Governor and Secretary of State

Grant Opportunities

Applicants can apply for a maximum of three (3) funding programs. New agencies applying for CHPRD funding are limited to one (1) funding program, and are defined as organizations that have neither applied for nor received funding from the CHPRD within the past 5 years.

FY 2025 Application Handbook & Funding Guidelines

 

There will be an Information Session for the Fiscal Grant Year 2025 held on January 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Grant Application Process

Please submit your applications electronically through the System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE). We highly recommend that new applicants register on SAGE at least one week before the approaching grant deadlines.

SAGE Information

We strongly advise both current and potential grantees to take the following actions:

Attend the SAGE Grantee Webinar:
Access the webinar on the bottom left-hand side under "System Information"/"Training Videos" after logging into SAGE.

Obtain the Latest SAGE User Manual:
Ensure you have the updated SAGE User Manual for reference.

To ensure the successful submission of your application, the deadline for submission is 1 p.m. on the specified day. Applications not submitted by this time will not be eligible for funding consideration. Additionally, please be aware that any troubleshooting calls must be made by 11:00 am on the deadline date.

Hispanic Entrepreneurship Category

The maximum amount that can be applied for is $75,000.

The Hispanic Entrepreneurship Assistance Program (HEAP) is specifically crafted to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate business education and mentorship services. It aims to support Hispanic residents who have recently initiated a business and offer comprehensive assistance to individuals aspiring to establish a new business.

Citizenship and Integration Category

The maximum amount that can be applied for is $80,000.

Citizenship and Integration Program – The primary goal of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program is to enhance the accessibility of high-quality citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents nationwide. It aims to offer opportunities for lawful permanent residents to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for seamless integration into the fabric of American society.

  • Citizenship Instruction ($40,000)
  • Naturalization Application ($40,000)

Workforce Development Category

The maximum amount that can be applied for is $70,000.

Workforce Development Supportive Services for Adults and Dislocated Workers Program – This initiative aims to deliver high-quality employment-focused activities and services to tackle specific challenges encountered by New Jersey's Latino adult population.

  • Job Search and Job Placement
  • Job Readiness Program
  • Supported Work Program

Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program Category

The maximum amount that can be applied for is $50,000.

The Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program is tailored to offer workforce experience services to at-risk youth.

Community Service Category

The maximum amount that can be applied for is $60,000.

Community Service Programs – This category advocates for and supports culturally competent community service programs. These effective services focus on addressing the following target areas:

  • Children at Risk
  • Prevent Health Risks and Disease
  • Senior Citizen Assistance

Health and Wellness Category

Maximum amount that can be applied for is $75,000

Health and Wellness Programs - This category is formulated to aid families in crisis, enhancing social and psychological functioning to maximize family well-being.

  • Mental Health Services
  • Family Violence Prevention and Services Program Grant

Become a Peer Reviewer

The CHPRD engages individuals with diverse expertise to review applications, offering an analysis and rating of each grant application's quality according to established selection criteria. The CHPRD considers the assessments from External Peer Reviewers and the ultimate consensus reached by the CHPRD's Executive Director when making funding decisions and providing feedback to applicants.

Peer Review Application

Grants Awarded

Printer friendly version of FY2024 Grant Recipients

Organization Program Category Project Name Award Amount County
Allies In Caring, Inc. Youth Workforce Investment In and Out of School EmpoderArte $40,000.00 Atlantic
Allies In Caring, Inc. Mental Health Services Con-Vivir $37,500.00 Atlantic
Allies In Caring, Inc. Prevent Health Risk and Diseases Con-Vivir $30,000.00 Atlantic
Spanish Community Center Senior Citizen Assistance Latino Senior Citizens Assistance Program $54,000.00 Atlantic
Spanish Community Center Mental Health Services Mental Health Supportive Services for Latinos $37,500.00 Atlantic
Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. Naturalization Application New Americans $40,000.00 Bergen
Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. Citizen Instruction New Americans $35,530.00 Bergen
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ Hispanic Entrepreneurship Hispanic Entrepreneurship Training Program & Latina Entrepreneurship Traini $67,500.00 Bergen
Servicios Latinos De Burlington County Inc Prevent Health Risk and Diseases SELBUC HEALTH PREVENTION PROGRAM (SHPP) $54,000.00 Burlington
Servicios Latinos De Burlington County Inc Naturalization Application "Su Guia y Derecho En USA" (Your Guide and Rights In the USA) $36,000.00 Burlington
LUCY Outreach Youth Workforce Investment In and Out of School LUCY Outreach College & Career Academy $50,000.00 Camden
LUCY Outreach Children At Risk LUCY Outreach Afterschool Program $20,500.00 Camden
Mighty Writers Children At Risk MW SEL-integrated afterschool programs to promote education equity $50,000.00 Camden
Puerto Rican Unity for Progress Youth Workforce Investment In and Out of School PRUP Youth Job Readiness Program $35,000.00 Camden
ASPIRA Inc. of New Jersey Youth Workforce Investment In and Out of School ASPIRA Youth Workforce Program $30,000.00 Essex
ASPIRA Inc. of New Jersey Children At Risk ASPIRA STEMgineers $54,000.00 Essex
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties Children At Risk Hispanic Youth Mentoring Program $54,000.00 Essex
East Ward Community Center Prevent Health Risk and Diseases East Ward Community Center Preventative Health Risks and Disease Program $30,000.00 Essex
Essex County Latin American Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Entrepreneurship Essex County Latino Entrepreneurship Assistance Program $40,000.00 Essex
FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc. Citizen Instruction Citizenship and English as a Second Language Program $40,000.00 Essex
FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc. Senior Citizen Assistance Hispanic Seniors Program $60,000.00 Essex
Ironbound Community Corp. Job Readiness Program ICC Workforce Development Program $65,419.00 Essex
La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc. Naturalization Application Citizenship and Integration: Naturalization Application Services $40,500.00 Essex
La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc. Citizen Instruction Citizenship and Integration: Citizenship Instruction $36,000.00 Essex
La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc. Youth Workforce Investment In and Out of School Opportunity Youth Network $45,000.00 Essex
La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc. Family Violence Prevention and Services Family Violence Prevention Program $45,000.00 Essex
Main St. Counseling Center Children At Risk Accessible and Affordable Care $54,000.00 Essex
Main St. Counseling Center Mental Health Services Expansion of Bilingual Mental Health Services $67,498.00 Essex
NJCDC Job Readiness Program Building Together Program $50,000.00 Essex
NJCDC Youth Workforce Investment In and Out of School Teen Center College and Career Readiness $40,000.00 Essex
Rising Tide Capital Hispanic Entrepreneurship Expanding Entrepreneurial Support in NJ $67,500.00 Hudson
HISPA Children At Risk HISPA 2023-24 Role Model Program: Passaic $60,000.00 Mercer
Latin American Economic Development Association, Inc. Hispanic Entrepreneurship LAEDA Business Services Center & Entrepreneurial Development Training Progr $52,500.00 Mercer
Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. Naturalization Application Preparing Latin American Immigrants for Citizenship $45,000.00 Mercer
Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. Citizen Instruction Citizenship Instruction for Mercer County Latinos $40,000.00 Mercer
Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. Children At Risk Empowering Mercer County's Latino Youth and Families $36,000.00 Mercer
The Children's Home Society of New Jersey Prevent Health Risk and Diseases SALUD, Sanos y Activos, Latinos Unidos Diariamente $42,000.00 Mercer
New Brunswick Education Foundation Youth Workforce Investment In and Out of School NBEF College & Young Professional Network Program $45,000.00 Middlesex
Puerto Rican Action Board, Inc Senior Citizen Assistance Enlace $60,000.00 Middlesex
Puerto Rican Action Board, Inc Citizen Instruction Boaz $68,000.00 Middlesex
Puerto Rican Association for Human Development Citizen Instruction Citizenship Education Course $36,000.00 Middlesex
Puerto Rican Association for Human Development Children At Risk Escalar--Youth Programs $48,000.00 Middlesex
Community Affairs & Resource Center Senior Citizen Assistance Just 4 Seniors / Solo para Seniors $54,000.00 Monmouth
Community Affairs & Resource Center Family Violence Prevention and Services Building Stronger Families/ Construyendo familias mas fuertes $37,500.00 Monmouth
El Primer Paso, Ltd. Children At Risk Closing the Achievement Gap - High Quality Preschool for Children At Risk $53,857.00 Morris
HOPE FOUNDATION MORRIS COUNTY HISPANIC AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Hispanic Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Accelerator Incubator Program $40,000.00 Morris
IACO Immigration & American Citizenship Organization, Inc. Senior Citizen Assistance 2024 Community Services - Senior Citizen Assistance $60,000.00 Passaic
IACO Immigration & American Citizenship Organization, Inc. Naturalization Application 2024 Citizenship and Integration - Naturalization Application $40,500.00 Passaic
IACO Immigration & American Citizenship Organization, Inc. Citizen Instruction 2024 Citizenship and Integration - Citizenship Instruction $36,000.00 Passaic
Oasis -- A Haven for Women and Children Citizen Instruction Oasis English as a Second Language (ESL) Program $36,000.00 Passaic
Oasis -- A Haven for Women and Children Job Readiness Program Oasis Career Counseling Program $63,000.00 Passaic
Oasis -- A Haven for Women and Children Children At Risk Oasis After-School Academy (ASA) $48,000.00 Passaic
Puerto Rican Action Committee of Southern New Jersey Inc. Youth Workforce Investment In and Out of School PRAC Workforce Institute Academy $45,000.00 Salem
Puerto Rican Action Committee of Southern New Jersey Inc. Senior Citizen Assistance SCOR (Senior Citizens On The Rise) $48,000.00 Salem
Institute of Music for Children Youth Workforce Investment In and Out of School Youth Leadership Job Training and Preparedness Program $45,000.00 Union
Institute of Music for Children Children At Risk Afterschool Arts Institute $48,000.00 Union
International Rescue Committee, Inc. Citizen Instruction Bridging the Gap: Citizenship Instruction $36,000.00 Union
International Rescue Committee, Inc. Naturalization Application Naturalization Application Program $36,000.00 Union
Make the Road States Citizen Instruction Citizenship Access Program $40,000.00 Union
More Than Bootstraps Children At Risk More Than Bootstraps College Access and Success Program - Passaic $31,600.00 Union
STRIVE Youth Workforce Investment In and Out of School Right Track Enrichment Program (RTE) $35,000.00 Union
Urban Workforce Advantage Job Readiness Program Empower Centers $63,000.00 Union
Urban Workforce Advantage Youth Workforce Investment In and Out of School Youth Workforce Investment In School and Out of School (YWIP) $45,000.00 Union
FY2023 Grant Recipients
FY2022 Grant Recipients
FY2021 Grant Recipients
FY2020 Grant Recipients
Allies in Caring South - District 8
Atlantic County
Aspira North -District 29
Essex County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson, Union Counties North -District
29 Essex County
Casa Prac, Inc South-District
1 Cumberland County
Community Affairs & Resource Center Central-District
11 Monmouth County
CURA North-District
29 Essex County
El Primer Paso North- District
25 Morris County
FOCUS North- District
29 Essex County
Greater Bergen Community Action North-District
37 Bergen County
HISPA Central-District 11
Mercer County
IACO, Immigration & American Citizenship Organization North-District
36 Passaic County
Institute of Music for Children North-District
20 Union County
International Rescue Committee North-District 20
Union County
La Casa De Don Pedro North- District
29 Essex County
Latin American Economic Development Association, Inc South-District 5
Camden County
Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund Central-District
15 Mercer County
Main St. Counseling North-District
27 Essex County
Puerto Rican Action Board Central-District
17 Middlesex County
Puerto Rican Action Committee of Southern NJ South-District
3 Salem County
Puerto Rican Association for Human Development Central-District
19 Middlesex County
Puerto Rican Unity for Progress South-District 5
Camden County
Rising Tide Capital North-District
31 Hudson County
Servicios Latino de Burlington South -District
8 Burlington County
Spanish Community Center South-District
1 Atlantic County
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ North-District
28 Essex County
Urban Workforce Advantage North-District
20 Union County
YCS, Inc. (Youth Consultation Services) North-District
33 Essex County

 


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