The Department of Human Services has awarded an additional 14 grants to help organizations across the state implement inclusive initiatives that support individuals with disabilities in the communities in which they live, work, learn and play, Commissioner Sarah Adelman announced Tuesday.
“The Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program is helping bring innovative and evidence-based ideas to life — projects that are making a real difference in individuals’ daily lives,” she said. “By supporting these efforts, we’re continuing to build a New Jersey where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
“This work is more important than ever, and we’re proud to partner with the Bloustein School at Rutgers University as we support the 2025 grantees in creating meaningful, lasting change across our communities.” First launched in January 2021, the IHC Grant Program is an initiative spearheaded by Human Services’ Division of Disability Services to support communities and ensure the voices and needs of individuals with disabilities are included in healthy community planning. The grant program is available to non-profits as well as local county and municipal government agencies.
Deputy Commissioner for Aging and Disability Services Kaylee McGuire said the funding is further cementing New Jersey as a national leader in true, universal inclusion.
“These grants demonstrate our shared commitment to inclusive healthy community planning that’s driven by the voices and needs of individuals with disabilities,” she said. “We’re honored to work alongside local organizations taking on this important work. Through collaboration, we can keep building a New Jersey where all communities are inclusive and everyone thrives.”
