New Jersey Health Initiatives | A Better State of Health

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.

Healthy Homes Neighborhood Pilot

July 17, 2017 /
Believe in a Healthy Newark

Growing Green: City of Asbury Park Community Vegetable Garden

July 10, 2017 /
Building a Healthier Asbury Park

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There are no open calls for proposals at this time. NJHI issues calls for proposals on an annual basis, and the focus of our funding priorities may change each year. Bookmark this page to check back in the fall for funding opportunities. Awards for NJHI: Next Generation Community Leaders will be announced in the coming weeks.

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

Respecting our 150+-year commitment to children, NJHI funding allowed us to re-imagine and re-position our organization as a statewide leader in strengthening families by strengthening fathers.

— Karen Andrade-Mims, Executive Director, UIH Family Partners