Specific Populations Community Grant Opportunity

The New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Minority and Multicultural Health (OMMH) is pleased to announce the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Specific Populations Community Grant for organizations serving the Black and African American population. This funding opportunity supports community-based efforts to address health disparities and improve health outcomes across New Jersey.

Please see key details below:

• Grant: Specific Populations Community Grant

• Letter of Interest (LOI) deadline: May 18, 2026

• Organizations selected through the LOI process will be invited to submit a full application beginning May 26, 2026

• All applicants must review the RFA carefully for eligibility requirements, submission instructions, timelines, and program expectations

This is a grant opportunity open to community-based and faith-based organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS status.

Funded organizations will support activities such as:

• Conducting community needs assessments

• Providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health education

• Delivering navigation and referral services to reduce barriers to care

• Collecting and reporting program data and outcomes

Please refer to the RFA for complete details and instructions on submitting the required Letter of Interest. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amanda.Medina-Forrester@doh.nj.gov or angelica.barreto@doh.nj.gov.