Healthy Women Healthy Families Grant Program

The Healthy Women Healthy Families grant program is administered by the New Jersey Department of Health through its Reproductive and Perinatal Health Services program. This initiative reflects the department’s broader public health mission to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across the state, with a particular emphasis on addressing disparities that disproportionately affect underserved populations. The program operates as part of the state’s coordinated effort to reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity through targeted, community-based interventions and service delivery systems. The primary purpose of this grant program is to support activities that reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, with a strong focus on racial and health disparities. Funded initiatives are expected to improve health outcomes for women and infants by implementing maternal child health strategies such as community health worker engagement, postpartum doula services, breastfeeding education, and support programs. Additionally, the program emphasizes connecting families to essential resources through referral systems, including the Connecting NJ network, which helps link pregnant individuals and families with young children to appropriate care, education, and support services. Funding under this program is intended to support infrastructure development and service implementation necessary to carry out these objectives. Grantees are expected to demonstrate the ability to coordinate services effectively, build program capacity, and maintain compliance with administrative, fiscal, and programmatic requirements. The total estimated funding available for this grant program is $5,049,115, and awards are contingent upon the availability of funds. The performance period for funded projects spans from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Eligibility for this opportunity is restricted to current grantees who have previously participated in the program and demonstrated satisfactory performance and timely reporting. Applicants must be public agencies or private nonprofit organizations with the capacity to meet the program’s operational and compliance requirements. New applicants are not eligible, making this a non-competitive continuation grant. Eligible entities must also adhere to the New Jersey Department of Health’s Terms and Conditions for the Administration of Grants, as well as any additional compliance requirements specified by the awarding division. The application process is conducted electronically through the Department’s System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE). Eligible applicants will receive access to the application within the system and must complete and submit their proposals in accordance with the Request for Applications guidelines. The application period opens on May 1, 2026, and closes on June 1, 2026. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by June 30, 2026, allowing for a streamlined transition into the new funding cycle beginning in July. Evaluation of applications is based on the applicant’s demonstrated ability to meet program specifications, coordinate services effectively, and maintain compliance with required administrative and fiscal processes. Continued funding is dependent on performance metrics, including timely reporting and successful program implementation. The program does not specify additional pre-application requirements such as letters of intent, indicating a direct submission process for eligible participants. For further information, applicants may contact Noelle Abbott of the Reproductive and Perinatal Health Services program at the New Jersey Department of Health. Contact details include a phone number and email address for direct communication. The program does not explicitly indicate recurrence, but the continuation structure suggests an ongoing funding cycle contingent on annual appropriations and performance outcomes.

Ensure compliance with program specifications and demonstrate strong coordination capacity