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ActiveNew Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL) · 2026

Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Grant Program

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Agency: New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL)
Funding: See RFP
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Public and private nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, state-recognized tribal governments with 501(c)(3) status, and government entities.

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Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Grant Program is sponsored by New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL). The CARE Grant Program seeks to establish collaborative relationships with trusted community-based organizations to provide outreach, education, and technical assistance to increase equitable access to New Jersey's worker benefits and protections, including paid leave, Unemploym…

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Department of Labor & Workforce Development | Cultivating Access, Rights and Equity (CARE) Grant Program Cultivating Access, Rights and Equity (CARE) Grant Program The CARE Grant program funds community-based partners to conduct outreach and education on worker benefits and protections, including NJ Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits , Earned Sick Leave , the Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights , and Unemployment Insurance .

Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights Overview (8 ½ by 11): English and Spanish (two pages) Download the guide (Word .

Paid Family and Medical Leave Overview (8 ½ by 5 ½): Disability During Unemployment: English Family Leave During Unemployment: English Family Leave Insurance: English , Spanish Guidance for Medical Providers: English Paid Leave for Domestic and Sexual Violence: English, Spanish, Arabic Temporary Disability Insurance: English, Español What Human Resources & Employers Need to Know: English , Español Fact Sheet - 5 Things You Should Know About Job-Protected Family Leave: English Maternity Coverage Timeline Tool: English/Spanish , Arabic LGBTQ+ (Chosen Family, Facebook) LGBTQ+ (Chosen Family, Instagram) LGBTQ+ (Gender Affirming Care, Facebook) LGBTQ+ (Gender Affirming Care, Instagram) LGBTQ+ (Gender Affirming Care) NJ Paid Family & Medical Leave – What You Need to Know: English , Spanish Maternity Coverage Timeline Tool Family Leave Screen: English , Spanish Overview (8 ½ by 5 ½): Earned Sick Leave Compliance Checklist (for employers): English Earned Sick Leave - Employer Overview: English/Spanish Small Business Guide to Earned Sick Leave: English , Spanish LGBTQ+ (Chosen Family, Facebook) LGBTQ+ (Chosen Family, Instagram) Sick Leave Screen: English Know your NJ Work Rights - Temporary Workers: Know your NJ Work Rights Poster: NJ Employers Guide to Wage and Hour Laws: Rights & Protections For NJ Immigrant Workers: Young Workers Bill of Rights Hotel Workers Panic Device Handout in English and Spanish Card in English and Spanish Webinar Presentation in English Webinar Presentation in Spanish Volunteering vs. Paid Employment: Know the Difference: Overview (8 ½ by 5 ½): One-Stop Career Services: English How to schedule an in-person appointment: English , Spanish , Haitian Creole I.

D. Me Locations: English What You Need to Know: English , Spanish 2026: announcement , awards 2025: announcement, awards 2024: announcement , awards 2023: announcement , awards , and annual summary 2022: announcement and awards NJDOL is partnering with the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University on an evaluation of the CARE Grant. Check back for more information.

Report 1: CARE Grant Implementation Overview Church World Service Jersey City Immigration & American Citizenship Organization Ironbound Community Corporation Jefferson Park Ministries Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey Perinatal Health Equity Foundation Second Street Youth Center Foundation South Ward Promise Neighborhood The Children's Home Society of New Jersey Lakewood Resource & Referral Center with Solutions to End Poverty Soon (STEPS) (collaborative) Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. MOCEANS Center for Independent Living, Inc. CATA - Comite de Apoyo a Los Trabajadores Agricolas Inc. with Allies in Caring , Revive South Jersey , Puerto Rican Action Committee (PRAC) of Southern NJ (collaborative) Family Support Organization National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) with Adhikaar , Hand in Hand , Lazos America Unida , Casa Freehold , Resistencia en Acción NJ , and New Labor (collaborative) Employers Association of New Jersey Family Health Initiatives Latino Action Education Foundation with Casa Freehold , Resistencia en Acción NJ , and Lazos America Unida (collaborative) Legal Services of New Jersey New Jersey Citizen Action and Education Fund with Laundry Workers Center , Statewide Parent Advocacy Network , Wind of the Spirit (collaborative) New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence with Community Affairs & Resource Center , Exhale Women’s Fellowship , Harambe Social Services , Wafa House (collaborative) Church World Service Jersey City Immigration & American Citizenship Organization Ironbound Community Corporation Jefferson Park Ministries Perinatal Health Equity Foundation Second Street Youth Center Foundation South Ward Promise Neighborhood Lakewood Resource & Referral Center with Solutions to End Poverty Soon (STEPS) (collaborative) Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. MOCEANS Center for Independent Living, Inc. CATA - Comite de Apoyo a Los Trabajadores Agricolas Inc. with Allies in Caring , Revive South Jersey , Puerto Rican Action Committee (PRAC) of Southern NJ (collaborative) Family Support Organization Employers Association of New Jersey Family Health Initiatives New Jersey Citizen Action and Education Fund With Laundry Workers Center , Statewide Parent Advocacy Network , Wind of the Spirit (collaborative) New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence With Community Affairs & Resource Center , Exhale Women’s Fellowship , Harambe Social Services , Wafa House (collaborative) Immigration & American Citizenship Organization Ironbound Community Corporation Jefferson Park Ministries North Hudson Community Action Corporation Perinatal Health Equity Foundation Second Street Youth Center Foundation South Ward Promise Neighborhood Lakewood Resource & Referral Center with Solutions to End Poverty Soon (STEPS) (collaborative) Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. MOCEANS Center for Independent Living, Inc. CATA - Comite de Apoyo a Los Trabajadores Agricolas Inc. with Allies in Caring , Revive South Jersey , Puerto Rican Action Committee (PRAC) of Southern NJ (collaborative) Employers Association of New Jersey New Jersey Citizen Action and Education Fund With Center for Women and Work , Laundry Workers Center , National Domestic Workers Alliance-NJ , Statewide Parent Advocacy Network , Wind of the Spirit (collaborative) Immigration & American Citizenship Organization Jefferson Park Ministries North Hudson Community Action Corporation Perinatal Health Equity Foundation Second Street Youth Center Foundation, Inc. Children's Home Society of New Jersey Lakewood Resource & Referral Center with Solutions to End Poverty Soon (STEPS) (collaborative) Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. MOCEANS Center for Independent Living, Inc. CATA - Comite de Apoyo a Los Trabajadores Agricolas Inc. with Allies in Caring and Revive South Jersey (collaborative) Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey Employers Association of New Jersey Legal Services of New Jersey New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund, Inc. with Center for Women and Work , Laundry Workers Center , National Domestic Workers Alliance - NJ , New Labor , Statewide Parent Advocacy Network , Wind of the Spirit (collaborative) Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. Immigration & American Citizenship Organization Jefferson Park Ministries Lakewood Resource & Referral Center with Solutions to End Poverty Soon (STEPS) (collaborative) Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. CATA - Comite de Apoyo a Los Trabajadores Agricolas Inc. with Allies in Caring and Revive South Jersey (collaborative) Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund, Inc. with Laundry Workers Center , National Domestic Workers Alliance - NJ , NJ Breastfeeding Coalition , New Labor , Statewide Parent Advocacy Network , Wind of the Spirit (collaborative) New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence with Community Affairs and Resource Center , Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County, Exhale Women’s Fellowship, Inc. , Harambe Social Services, Inc. , Spirit of Excellence – Leadership Guidance, Inc. , Wafa House (collaborative) Salvation and Social Justice Division on Civil Rights: Job protected leave and protection from discrimination Notices of Grant Opportunity The CARE Grant funding notices are released annually.

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Eligibility Requirements

Public and private nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, state-recognized tribal governments with 501(c)(3) status, and government entities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Grant Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public and private nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, state-recognized tribal governments with 501(c)(3) status, and government entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Grant Program?

Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Grant Program is funded by New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Grant Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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ActiveNew Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL) · 2026

Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Grant Program

Quick Facts

Agency: New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL)
Funding: See RFP
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Public and private nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, state-recognized tribal governments with 501(c)(3) status, and government entities.

About This Grant

View Original RFP

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Official Opportunity Details

Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.

Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights Overview (8 ½ by 11): English and Spanish (two pages) Download the guide (Word .

Visit nj. gov/labor/grants to view notices.

Eligibility Requirements

Public and private nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, state-recognized tribal governments with 501(c)(3) status, and government entities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Grant Program?

Who funds Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Grant Program?

How do I apply for Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE) Grant Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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