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Multi-step deadline: Letter of Intent due March 4, 2026 at 4pm; mandatory technical assistance session March 5, 2026 at 10am; final full application due April 2, 2026 at 4pm. Final deadline has passed as of today (2026-06-01).
"Job Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) initiative" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Job Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) initiative is sponsored by New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL). The JOBS initiative provides essential training, employment, and retention services to justice-impacted New Jersey residents.
Key components include ongoing career coaching and mentoring, virtual services, internship placements, and employer partnerships to help individuals find careers and successfully reintegrate into society.
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Department of Labor & Workforce Development | NJDOL Makes $6 Million in Grant Funding Available to Boost Employment for Justice-Impacted Residents NJDOL Makes $6 Million in Grant Funding Available to Boost Employment for Justice-Impacted Residents TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced $6 million in available grant funding through the Job Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) initiative, which provides essential training, employment, and retention services to justice-impacted New Jersey residents.
This is the first round of JOBS grant funding available in 2026. “The JOBS initiative provides individuals with essential training and employment services along with the opportunity to successfully reintegrate into society,” said Governor Mikie Sherrill .
“Through personalized support, mentorship, and career services, this program creates a vital pathway towards long-term stability and success, while also reducing recidivism and improving public safety in our communities. As the former Reentry Coordinator at the U.S. Attorney's Office, I've seen firsthand the profound impact of employment opportunities on residents' successful reintegration.
I look forward to seeing the transformational impact of these grants. ” JOBS aims to facilitate the successful reentry of justice-impacted New Jerseyans into the workforce by offering career services, training, paid internships, apprenticeships, and support services such as transportation and ID obtainment.
“The JOBS program is about creating real opportunities for New Jersey residents working to overcome the challenges of involvement with the justice system by making critical support available to help them find careers and thrive,” said Acting Labor Commissioner Michael B. Marich .
“By fostering partnerships that offer personalized support, we are helping justice-impacted New Jerseyans join our workforce and contribute positively to our communities and State.
” Key components of the JOBS initiative include providing ongoing career coaching and mentoring; offering virtual services to improve training accessibility; facilitating internship placements for work experience; and partnering with employers to increase unsubsidized employment opportunities and retention. The program also uses data and evidence to track outcomes and optimize program participants’ use of JOBS funds.
Alfonso Ruiz, a participant in the JOBS program with Transition Professionals, expressed his gratitude for the support he received: "I am truly grateful for all the help and support I have received through the JOBS program. From the very beginning, the team has been kind, patient, and encouraging, and they have gone above and beyond to guide me every step of the way.
During a time when I felt uncertain and overwhelmed, their support gave me hope and reassurance that I could move forward and work toward my goals. The resources, guidance, and genuine care they provide made a meaningful difference in my life, and I cannot thank them enough for that. I am very appreciative of everything the program has done for me and for believing in my potential.
” The program will award grants to six organizations across the state to support the development of partnerships with justice-related entities and critical support for justice-impacted individuals to assist them with finding and retaining employment. Each of the six selected grantees is estimated to receive up to $1 million over the course of the 24-month grant period expected to begin June 1, 2026.
March 4, 2026: Letter of Intent due by 4 p. m. via email to JOBS@dol.
nj. gov . March 5, 2026, 10 a.
m. : Mandatory technical assistance session. Applicants will be registered upon receipt of Letter of Intent.
April 2, 2026: Application due by 4 p. m. To view the complete application instructions and the full Notice of Grant Opportunity, click here .
For information on all available NJDOL grants visit the Department’s Grant Opportunities website .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations providing training, employment, and retention services to justice-impacted New Jersey residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $6,000,000 total available funding (first round of 2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Job Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) initiative is funded by New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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