CHPRD Grants to Support Hispanic Community-Based Initiatives (US)

Deadline: 26 February 2025

The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) has announced that it is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant program.

This funding opportunity is designed to support Hispanic community-based non-profits that are making a positive impact across New Jersey in a variety of sectors.

Focus Areas

• The FY2026 grant program aims to empower organizations that work to enhance the quality of life for Hispanic communities in New Jersey by supporting initiatives in the following key areas:
  • Hispanic Entrepreneurship: Promoting business education and mentorship opportunities within the Hispanic community for residents who are starting or aspiring to start their own businesses.
  • Citizenship and Integration: Helping immigrants and newcomers successfully integrate into American society, focusing on citizenship, legal services, and community support.
  • Workforce Development: Offering programs that improve job skills and employment prospects for Hispanic individuals.
  • Youth Workforce Investment (In-School and Out-of-School Programs): Supporting educational programs that help at-risk young people prepare for careers, gain essential skills, and access work experiences.
  • Community Service: Advocates for and supports culturally competent community service programs and projects that strengthen the fabric of Hispanic neighborhoods.
  • Health and Wellness: Supporting initiatives that address health disparities, promote wellness, and increase healthcare access for Hispanic communities, while aiding families in crisis and enhancing social and psychological well-being.

Categories

• Applicants may seek funding from up to two (2) programs. New agencies applying for CHPRD funding are limited to one (1) funding program, and are defined as organizations that have neither applied for nor received funding from the CHPRD within the past 5 years.
  • Category: Hispanic Entrepreneurship
    • The Hispanic Entrepreneurship Assistance Program (HEAP) is specifically crafted to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate business education and mentorship services. It aims to support Hispanic residents who have recently initiated a business and offer comprehensive assistance to individuals aspiring to establish a new business.
  • Category: Citizenship and/or Integration
    • Citizenship and Integration Program – The primary goal of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program is to enhance the accessibility of high-quality citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents nationwide. It aims to offer opportunities for lawful permanent residents to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for seamless integration into the fabric of American society
      • Citizenship Instruction
      • Naturalization Application
  • Category: Workforce Development
    • Workforce Development Supportive Services for Adults and Dislocated Workers Program – This initiative aims to deliver high-quality employment-focused activities and services to tackle specific challenges encountered by New Jersey’s Latino adult population.
      • Job Search and Job Placement
      • Job Readiness Program
      • Supported Work Program
  • Category: Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program
    • The Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program is tailored to offer workforce experience services to at-risk youth.
  • Category: Community Service
    • Community Service Programs – This category advocates for and supports culturally competent community service programs. These effective services focus on addressing the following target areas:
      • Children at Risk
      • Preventing Health Risks and Disease
      • Senior Citizen Assistance
  • Category: Health and Wellness
    • Health and Wellness Programs – This category is formulated to aid families in crisis, enhancing social and psychological functioning to maximize family well-being.
      • Mental Health Services
      • Family Violence Prevention and Services Program Grant

Funding Information 

• Hispanic Entrepreneurship Category
  • The maximum amount that can be applied for is $75,000.
• Citizenship and Integration Category
  • The maximum amount that can be applied for is $60,000.
• Workforce Development Category
  • The maximum amount that can be applied for is $70,000.
• Youth Workforce Investment In-School and Out-of-School Program Category
  • The maximum amount that can be applied for is $50,000.
• Community Service Category
  • The maximum amount that can be applied for is $60,000.
• Health and Wellness Category
  • Maximum amount that can be applied for is $75,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• To qualify for a grant under CHPRD, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Clearly articulate a Hispanic mission and focus for the organization and its programs. Priority consideration for CHPRD funding will be given to Hispanic Community-Based Organizations (HCBOs) that provide direct services and whose staff and clientele reflect the community they serve.
  • Have been in existence and actively providing public programs or services for at least the past three years at the time of application.
  • Possess a valid Business Registration, Certificate of Incorporation, and Standing Certificate. Standing Certificates can be obtained from the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services within the Department of Treasury. Institutions of Higher Education, K-12 schools, and school districts are not eligible but may serve as partners or collaborators on a project with an eligible applicant.
  • Be tax-exempt as determined by the Internal Revenue Service under Sections 501(c)(3) and registered with the NJ Charities Registration Bureau, a bureau within the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety.
  • Have organizational bylaws and a board of directors empowered to formulate policies and be responsible for the governance and administration of the organization, its programs, and finances.
  • Adhere to all relevant state and federal regulations, including but not necessarily limited to fair labor standards (pertaining to fair wages and the maintenance of safe and sanitary working conditions), the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex). Compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 is also required, guaranteeing the maintenance of a drug-free workplace, along with Section 913 of 18 U.S.C. Section 319 of P.L. 101-121, barring lobbying when in receipt of federal and state funds. Grantees are prohibited from hiring lobbying firms with state-funded grants.
  • Maintain good standing with the prior year’s monitoring of program and financial reports.

For more information, visit CHPRD.