The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its FY2026 grant program.
Donor Name: Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
State: New Jersey
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/26/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This funding opportunity is designed to support Hispanic community-based non-profits that are making a positive impact across New Jersey in a variety of sectors.
Mission and Goals
The mission of the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development is to improve the quality of life and empower the state’s Hispanic community using CHPRD’s new model of community development. Its goals are:
- Increase public and private resources invested wisely in the growth, development, and long-term stability of high-quality Hispanic Community-Based Organizations.
- Develop public/private partnerships that enrich and promote the office’s programs and initiatives in support of Hispanics across the state.
- Provide the necessary tools and assistance in creating training and employment opportunities for Hispanics.
- Facilitate the professional and leadership development of Hispanics.
The FY2026 grant program aims to empower organizations that work to enhance the quality of life for Hispanic communities in New Jersey by supporting initiatives in the following key areas:
- Hispanic Entrepreneurship: Promoting business education and mentorship opportunities within the Hispanic community for residents who are starting or aspiring to start their own businesses.
- Citizenship and Integration: Helping immigrants and newcomers successfully integrate into American society, focusing on citizenship, legal services, and community support.
- Workforce Development: Offering programs that improve job skills and employment prospects for Hispanic individuals.
- Youth Workforce Investment (In-School and Out-of-School Programs): Supporting educational programs that help at-risk young people prepare for careers, gain essential skills, and access work experiences.
- Community Service: Advocates for and supports culturally competent community service programs and projects that strengthen the fabric of Hispanic neighborhoods.
- Health and Wellness: Supporting initiatives that address health disparities, promote wellness, and increase healthcare access for Hispanic communities, while aiding families in crisis and enhancing social and psychological well-being.
Funding Information
- Hispanic Entrepreneurship
- The maximum amount that can be applied for is $75,000.
- Citizenship and/or Integration
- The maximum amount that can be applied for is $60,000.
- Workforce Development
- The maximum amount that can be applied for is $70,000.
- Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program
- The maximum amount that can be applied for is $50,000.
- Community Service
- The maximum amount that can be applied for is $60,000.
- Health and Wellness
- The maximum amount that can be applied for is $75,000.
Grant Period
The CHPRD funding period spans from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
The organization must:
- Qualify as a Hispanic community-based non-profit and/or a culturally competent community-based organization with staff reflective of the community it serves.
- Present evidence of the program’s existence for the past two consecutive years.
- Not collaborate with its sister organization, whether it is for-profit or non-profit.
For more information, visit CHPRD.
