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COVID-19 resources from our grantees and partners

New Jersey Health Initiatives is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. NJHI is dedicated to supporting innovations and driving conversations to build healthier New Jersey communities.

Health Coaches Offer Guidance to ‘Glassboro Grows’ Families

Glassboro Food and Health Equity Project

April 20, 2021

Bringing it ‘All In!’ in Pandemic Times

Pleasantville “All In!”

March 19, 2021

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There are no open calls for proposals at this time. The NJHI 2020: Small Communities Forging Hyperlocal Data Collaboratives awards have been announced. Visit our News & Events page to learn more about our new grantees under this initiative.

NJHI's funding and broad definition of health fostered opportunities for non-traditional partners to collaborate in Atlantic City to solve for critical issues and build a healthier community together.

— Samantha Kiley, Executive Director, AtlantiCare Foundation

Being a part of NJHI’s New Paths to Professional Nursing allowed us to partner with Rutgers School of Nursing to provide our frontline healthcare professionals the trajectory to successful nursing careers.

— Dr. Lori Colineri, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Southern Region, Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health

Thanks to NJHI support, New Jersey Future is helping cities access funds for innovative stormwater projects that make neighborhoods healthier and more livable.

— Chris Sturm, Managing Director, Policy and Water, New Jersey Future

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