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Find similar grantsYouth Inclusion Initiative (YII) is sponsored by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Partners with community-based organizations to provide summer workforce training and environmental career exposure for New Jersey youth aged 16–20.
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Caldwell **Translation Disclaimer** ## Department of Environmental Protection * Commissioner's Senior Staff * Boards, Councils & Commissions * Phone Directory by Employee * Phone Directory by Program * Directions to Our Offices * State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites * Natural Lands Management * Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability * Air Compliance & Enforcement * Air & Hazardous Materials Enforcement * Air Quality Evaluation & Planning * Air Quality Mobile Sources * Air Quality Stationary Sources * Chemical Release Information * Environmental Radiation * Hazardous Waste Compliance * Sustainable Waste Management * Solid Waste Compliance & Enforcement * Waste & Underground Storage Tanks Enforcement * Climate Resilience Planning * Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment * Unregulated Heating Oil Tanks * Office of the Commissioner * Administrative & Executive Orders * Community Investment & Economic Revitalization * Community & Local Government Assistance * Communications & Outreach * Environmental Research Library * Equal Opportunity & Contract Assistance * Geographic Information Systems (GIS) * Local Environmental Management * Natural Resource Restoration * Permitting & Project Navigation * Pollution Prevention & Right to Know * Transactions & Public Land Administration * * Water Resource Management * Freshwater & Biological Monitoring * Marine Water Monitoring * Municipal Finance & Construction * Pesticides Licensing & Operations * Source Water Assessment Program * Water & Wastewater Licensing * Water Compliance & Enforcement * Water Infrastructure Investment Plan * Water Monitoring & Standards * Water Pollution Management * Water Quality Assessment * Water Quality Standards * Water Supply & Geoscience * Watershed & Land Management * Coastal & Land Use Enforcement * Land Resource Protection * Resilience Engineering & Construction * GIS Maps and App Gallery * Environmental Standards * Environmental Research Library * Environmental Education ## Youth Inclusion Initiative TwitterInstagramYoutubeBlueSky ## Youth Inclusion Initiative # **Youth Inclusion Initiative** The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is pleased to announce the YII 2026 grant to seek applicants for the award-winning youth program to support building a diverse and inclusive green workforce.
This summer will mark the sixth year that the NJDEP offers this program, which continues to impact many youths across the state. The program provides a paid summer experience where participants can learn hands-on skills in the environmental field. * Youth Inclusion Initiative (YII) Grant Application 2026[](https://njdepsage.
intelligrants. com/Login2. aspx?
APPTHEME=NJDEP) * Download the Attachment I Eligible Municipalities * Learn more about the Grant Respondents are invited to submit applications through the SAGE system using the link above. **Applications are due March 12, 2026. ** **Application Q&A:**The written questions period has closed, and all questions received by the deadline of February 5, 2026, are answered in this document.
(LINK) **Application Webinar:** DEP held an informational webinar on February 12, 2026, at 3 p. m. You can download the presentation from the webinar by clicking here, and view the webinar recording by clicking here.
If you have any questions about the grant, you can contact YouthInclusion@dep. nj. gov. ### Youth Inclusion Initiative ### Environmental Protection * Commissioner Ed Potosnak * DEP General Info Contacts * Governor Mikie Sherrill * Lt.
Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell * Legal Statement & Disclaimers TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeBlueSky Department of Environmental Protection Last Update: February 18th, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipal youth services departments, environmental commissions, local nonprofits, and other community partners in New Jersey. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Youth Inclusion Initiative (YII) are due March 12, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Youth Inclusion Initiative (YII) is funded by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). 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.
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