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Find similar grantsSenior Wellness Pilot Program is sponsored by New Jersey Department of Human Services. Provides grants to local government and nonprofit entities to implement initiatives that improve socialization and support the health and well-being of older adults and individuals with disabilities at risk of social isolation.
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Department of Human Services | Human Services Opens $4 Million Grant Opportunity to Address Social Isolation Among Older Adults & Individuals with Disabilities New Jersey Department of Humanservices Human Services Opens $4 Million Grant Opportunity to Address Social Isolation Among Older Adults & Individuals with Disabilities (TRENTON) – Human Services today announced that local government and nonprofit entities can apply for grants totaling $4 million to administer the Senior Wellness Pilot Program, designed to strengthen social connections and support for older adults and people with disabilities at risk of social isolation in their communities.
Grants are available to government or nonprofit entities to implement new initiatives that improve socialization and support the health and well-being of older adults, individuals with disabilities who are homebound, and residents of institutional settings. The Department will award grants of up to $250,000 per grantee. The deadline to submit grant proposals is January 13.
To review the request for proposals, click here. “As we face increasing complexities in social needs among our older adult population, this program will fund initiatives that reimagine support for seniors and disabled individuals that foster a stronger sense of belonging for those who feel alone,” said Deputy Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services Kaylee McGuire.
“Loneliness among adults is rising at an alarming rate- so now is the time to invest in our communities and strengthen the ties that bind us.
” Grant proposals should include: • plans to facilitate social interaction; • how these efforts will specifically target socially isolated individuals who are homebound or underserved by current efforts, including non-English-speaking residents; • plans to continuously engage and retain participants; • outreach plans to reach socially isolated and homebound individuals; • plans for communication and outreach; and • how participant progress will be measured.
Bidders should align their initiatives with strategies and recommendations in Human Services’ Age-Friendly Blueprint and the Department’s report on social isolation. These grants are intended to both decrease social isolation among participants and provide data that can inform future opportunities for supporting this population effectively.
The New Jersey Social Isolation Study, published in 2023, found that an estimated 44 percent of New Jersey’s older adult population is socially isolated. Social isolation in older adults is more common in people with lower incomes and who lack transportation, among other factors, and can lead to adverse physical and mental health outcomes.
The New Jersey Age-Friendly Blueprint , published in 2024, provides a framework to make communities more inclusive and improve the lives of older adults. Social participation is among the top six areas highlighted in this framework, as it fosters continued integration of older adults into society and helps them stay engaged with and informed about the world around them.
“Helping older adults socialize with other age groups and cultures in their communities is a mutually enriching endeavor. These grants can help create opportunities for social connection for older residents who wish to remain engaged but may not be able to do so without some assistance and support,” said Division of Aging Services Assistant Commissioner Louise Rush.
This pilot program builds upon other efforts to support healthy, inclusive New Jersey communities, including other grant opportunities tailored to age-friendliness , inclusivity of individuals with disabilities, and accessibility for individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local government and nonprofit entities in New Jersey. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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