The Partnership for a HealthierJC is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its 2026 Opioid Settlement Grant.
Donor Name: Partnership for a HealthierJC
State: New Jersey
City: Jersey
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding is available to organizations that create programming for Jersey City youth, ages 8-24. Programs must be designed to prevent opioid misuse, improve mental health and strengthen resilience and protective factors among young people in Jersey City through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) / Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with a mental health component.
The 2026 grant cycle has three funding tiers:
- Short-term summer programs may apply for awards of up to $10,000 for initiatives running from July 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2026.
- School-year programs are eligible for up to $30,000, supporting projects from January through mid-June 2026, with continuation from September through December of the same year.
- Year-long programming can receive up to $50,000, covering comprehensive initiatives operating between Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Criteria
- Applications must align with the state-mandated Schedule B, which governs all allowable uses of opioid settlement funds. The review process will be held by an independent committee using a measure that evaluates curriculum quality, program design, accessibility, organizational capacity, staff qualifications, budget reasonableness and measurable outcomes.
- By empowering the HealthierJC partners to design programs that connect STEAM learning with mental health support, they are tackling the opioid crisis at its roots,” said Stacey Flanagan, director of the Department of Health and Human Services. “These grants not only expand resources for youth wellness but also strengthen the capacity of the newer community organizations.”
- All applicants must be members of the Partnership for a HealthierJC, which ensures access to critical health initiatives, resources, and future grant opportunities. Funding will be issued on a quarterly reimbursement basis, consistent with standard city procedures.
For more information, visit Partnership for a HealthierJC.
