Menendez, Booker announce $33.3M to fund head start programs, medical research, nursing loan programs, substance use preventions programs
Grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will support New Jersey medical centers, universities and head start centers across the state
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both-D-N.J.) announced Wednesday 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 (HHS).
These grants will provide funds to support head start programs, medical research, substance use prevention programs, trainings, and the advancement of nursing education workforces.
“Organizations and universities across the state are conducting research, developing programs and providing critical trainings in a strong effort to protect and support at risk New Jerseyans. This funding aids in this effort by providing the financial backing they need to do this good work for all New Jerseyans – no matter their age, race, religion, or economic background,” Menendez said. “From state universities to non-profit organizations, we are all working toward a future with less illness, more support and better education to prioritize the health and well-being of our most vulnerable and underrepresented communities.”
“Access to quality, affordable health services are crucial to addressing our nation’s persistent health disparities,” Booker said. “From addressing the opioid crisis, to improving quality of life, to ensuring people have access to comprehensive health care, this federal funding will bolster our healthcare infrastructure to meet the needs of New Jerseyans and improve health outcomes in our communities.”
The following grantees received funding, for the corresponding projects, research, and programs:
| Rutgers, The State University of NJ
| $514,972 |
| Rowan University
| $475,680
|
| Real Prevention, LLC
| $858,761 |
| New Jersey Department of Health
| $1,500,000 |
| National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
| $582,771 |
| New Jersey Coalition Sexual Assault
| $125,830 |
| Rutgers, Biomedical and Health Sciences
| $573,979 |
| Rutgers, The State University of NJ
| $194,916 |
| Princeton University
| $889,284 |
| Rutgers, Biomedical and Health Sciences
| $246,404 |
| Rowan University
| $48,969 |
| Princeton University
| $437,400 |
| New Jersey Department of Health
| $1,100,267 |
| Rutgers, Biomedical and Health Sciences
| $690,045 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University
| $650,000 |
| New Jersey Department of Health
| $2,000,640 |
| Henry J. Austin Health Center, Inc.
| $152,495 |
| Rutgers, The State University of NJ
| $649,992 |
| Rutgers, The State University of NJ
| $554,000 |
| Rowan University
| $504,335 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
| $500,000 |
| Rutgers, Biomedical and Health Sciences
| $499,996 |
| Inspira Health Center, Bridgeton
| $434,762 |
| New Jersey Department of Health
| $9,885,461 |
| New Jersey Department of Health
| $5,395,339 |
| Rutgers, The State University of NJ
| $147,631 |
| Monmouth University
| $106,243 |
| Thomas Edison State College
| $78,995 |
| Children’s Home Society of New Jersey
| $3,560,377 |
Sen. Menendez has long fought for health research in the U.S., and 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.
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 projects.
