Adolescent Health Grant Program

The Adolescent Health grant program is administered by the New Jersey Department of Health through its Division of Family Health Services. This funding opportunity is part of the state’s broader maternal and child health initiatives, focusing specifically on improving outcomes for adolescents through coordinated, community-based interventions. The program aligns with public health priorities aimed at fostering healthy development, reducing risk behaviors, and strengthening family and community support systems for school-aged children. As a continuation grant, it is designed to sustain and expand existing efforts previously funded under this initiative. The primary purpose of the grant is to fund adolescent-focused programs that integrate family and community support using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model. Applicants are expected to implement Social and Emotional Learning evidence-based curricula within school settings. These programs must address the holistic needs of youth by promoting emotional well-being, physical health, and supportive learning environments. Funding is intended to support both programmatic activities and the infrastructure necessary to deliver health education and related services effectively. The total estimated funding available for this program is 1,005,400 dollars, covering a defined award period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. While individual award amounts are not specified, the funding is intended to support multiple eligible entities capable of implementing comprehensive adolescent health programming. Allowable uses of funds include staffing, program delivery, curriculum implementation, and administrative support necessary to execute the proposed activities. The notice does not indicate any matching fund requirements, suggesting that applicants are not required to provide cost share contributions. Eligibility for the program includes public agencies and private nonprofit organizations with demonstrated capacity to meet administrative, programmatic, and fiscal requirements. Specifically, municipal governments, institutions of higher education, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations classified under 501(c)(3) are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to develop the infrastructure required for program implementation and to deliver health education services effectively. Because this is a continuation grant opportunity, eligibility may be limited to organizations previously selected under earlier funding cycles. The application process requires submission through the Department’s System for Administering Grants Electronically. Interested applicants must request the Request for Applications through the designated contact and then complete submission via the SAGE platform by selecting the appropriate program listing. Applications will be made available to eligible agencies within the system, and all submissions must follow the procedures outlined in the RFA. The process includes registering and accessing the system, selecting the grant program, and completing all required application components electronically. Key dates for the program include the application availability date of May 29, 2026, and a submission deadline of June 29, 2026. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by July 1, 2026, allowing for a rapid turnaround between submission and award determination. The performance period begins immediately thereafter and runs for one year. For further information, applicants may contact the program representative via the provided phone number or email, or consult the Department of Health mailing address for official correspondence.