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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.

Glassboro Health Equity Coalition Supports Backyard Chickens

Glassboro Food and Health Equity Project

September 12, 2022

Taking the COVID-19 Vaccine into Vulnerable Communities in Ocean County

Vaccine Equity in Ocean County

August 9, 2022

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NJHI will not launch any new major funding initiatives through December 31, 2022. Browse open funding opportunities from our partners on the Apply for a Grant page.

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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Moving NJ Forward: Plugging Into the Power of Collaboration

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It’s Time to Reflect on the Lessons of COVID-19

Alphabet Soup: Breaking Down Housing and Community Development Terms

2022 Kids Count Data Book and 2022 State Trends in Child Well-Being

Necessary Conversations: Understanding Racism as a Barrier to Achieving Health Equity