New Jersey Programs serving young men, ages 14 - 24: RWJ Foundation Grants

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's 2010 New Jersey Health Initiatives Program Announces Focus on At-Risk Young Men

"New Jersey Health Initiatives 2010, a statewide grantmaking program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will support projects that foster positive intellectual and emotional development and prevent violence and related health-risking social behaviors (e.g., substance abuse, physical aggression, delinquency) in young men between the ages of 14 and 24. Project funds will support prevention efforts using evidence-based or promising models of positive program solutions for young men at risk.

Applicant organizations must be either nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public entities such as a unit or department of government or a school board. Private foundations as defined under Section 509(a) are not eligible.

Up to six New Jersey projects will receive grants. Grants of up to $400,000 each over a three-year period will be made, commencing on July 1, 2010, and concluding on June 30, 2013."

Visit the RWJF Web site for complete program information.