Menendez, Booker announce $21.8M to support advanced nursing education, graduate programs, head start programs, medical research, substance use prevention programs in local school systems
Grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will support New Jersey universities, local school systems, medical centers and head start centers across the state
NEW JERSEY – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both-D-N.J.) announced Thursday a combined total of $21,890,548 to universities, local school systems and boards of education, medical centers, and head start centers across the state from the New Jersey Department of Health from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
These grants will provide funds to support medical research conducted by New Jersey universities, substance use prevention programs in local school systems, head start programs and advanced medical education programs.
“These federal funds will improve access to quality, affordable health care for millions of New Jerseyans across the state. When investments are made into the education and medical research necessary to save lives and end suffering, we are investing in our country’s present and future,” Menendez said. “From state universities to medical centers and local school systems, we are all working urgently toward a future with less illness, more support and better education to prioritize the health and well-being of all of our communities, particularly our most vulnerable and underrepresented communities.”
“This vital federal investment will improve the health and well-being of all New Jerseyans,” Booker said. “It will strengthen research and programs that address issues such as substance abuse and addiction and bolster our public-health infrastructure.”
The following grantees received funding, for the corresponding projects, research, and programs:
| Rutgers University
| $612,272.00 |
| Rutgers Biomedical and Health Services
| $478,968.00 |
| Center for Family SVCS, Inc.
| $3,477,019.00 |
| Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
| $665,400.00 |
| Rutgers University
| $353,250.00 |
| Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
| $758,806.00 |
| Rutgers Biomedical and Health Services | $1,428,813.00 |
| Prokaryotics, Inc.
| $299,326.00 |
| Newark Public Schools
| $1,799,924.00 |
| Jersey City Board of Education
| $1,586,166.00 |
| Center for Dentistry at HUMC, A New Jersey Not for Profit Corporation
| $3,633.00 |
| Rutgers Biomedical and Health Services
| $500,000.00 |
| St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Inc.
| $20,830.00 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Corporation
| $177,751.00 |
| Rutgers University
| $100,314.00 |
| Rutgers University
| $1,539,195.00 |
| Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program, Inc.
| $8,088,881.00 |
Sen. Menendez has long fought for health research in the U.S., and in July, along with Sen. Booker, announced a combined total of $33,359,544 to Head Start centers, medical centers, universities, and the New Jersey Department of Health from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These grants will provide funds to support head start programs, medical research, substance use prevention programs, trainings, and the advancement of nursing education workforces.
In June, along with Sen. Booker, announced $25.2 million from HHS to the North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI), Rutgers University’s Biomedical and Health Sciences, and the New Jersey Department of Health. These grants will provide funds for substance use prevention and addiction research programs as well as allergy, immunology, transplantation and PFAS-Contaminated Drinking Water exposure research programs.
In the same month, both Senators announced another $26.4 million from HHS to Rutgers University, the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, New Jersey Department of Health, Rutgers’ Biomedical and Health Sciences, and La Casa de Don Pedro. These grants provided funds for research regarding neurological disorders, diabetes and endocrinology, sexual assault prevention and education, nursing and substance use disorder training, and head start programs.
