Senior Wellness Pilot Program Grant

The New Jersey Department of Human Services is offering a one‑year pilot grant to reduce social isolation among older adults, homebound individuals with disabilities, and residents of long‑term care facilities. Applicants must be non‑profit or governmental entities, submit a single PDF proposal by 13 January 2026, and demonstrate capacity to deliver in‑person, intergenerational, and culturally‑responsive services, including outreach to non‑English speakers and homebound participants. Funding is capped at $250,000 per award from a $4 M pool, with a $10,000 advance and quarterly disbursements. Robust measurement, evaluation, and reporting requirements are built into the contract. • Target populations: community‑dwelling seniors, homebound disabled adults, and institutionalized older adults. • Required components: intergenerational activities, non‑virtual homebound outreach, communication plan, data‑driven evaluation, and a detailed work plan with 3‑, 6‑, 9‑month milestones. • Budget limits: indirect costs ≤10 %, allowable cost categories include consulting, training, direct service delivery, travel, translation, supplies, and non‑capital equipment. • Compliance: must be registered in NJSTART, provide 19 mandatory appendices, and meet New Jersey procurement, de‑barment, and reporting regulations.