Svetlana Stalin Welcome to New Jersey Grant
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist recent immigrants in New Jersey with essential services like language training, cultural integration, legal aid, and employment readiness to help them achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
The Svetlana Stalin Welcome to New Jersey Grant is designed to support recent immigrants as they transition to life in New Jersey. Inspired by Svetlana Stalin’s personal immigration journey, this funding opportunity provides resources and essential services to help newcomers navigate the challenges of settling into their new communities. The grant prioritizes initiatives that assist immigrants in achieving stability and self-sufficiency while fostering cultural and economic integration.
Funding is available for organizations offering services in several key areas: language acquisition and literacy programs to help immigrants communicate effectively in English; cultural orientation and integration programs that familiarize them with American customs and societal expectations; legal assistance and immigration services to aid with residency, work authorization, and other legal matters; social services and support networks to connect immigrants with housing, healthcare, and community resources; and employment readiness programs that provide job training, career counseling, and economic empowerment opportunities.
One to three grants will be awarded, with funding amounts ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 per recipient. The total funding available for this grant cycle has not been specified. Organizations applying for this grant should demonstrate a commitment to helping immigrants navigate systemic challenges and integrate into New Jersey communities. Programs should focus on long-term sustainability and provide measurable outcomes that improve the well-being and economic stability of recent immigrants.
The application period opens on February 7, 2025, and closes on March 31, 2025. Eligible organizations must submit their applications before the deadline for consideration. The selection process will evaluate proposals based on the program’s impact, the organization’s capacity to serve immigrant populations, and the effectiveness of the proposed initiatives.
Applicants will be notified about the status of their application by May 15, 2025. The review committee will assess each application to ensure alignment with the grant’s mission of providing targeted support for immigrants in New Jersey. Successful applicants will be expected to implement programs that enhance the stability, self-sufficiency, and integration of immigrant communities.
To apply, organizations must use the access code “Stalin2025” during the submission process. No specific contact details have been provided, so applicants may need to reach out to the grantor directly for further information.
Basic Information
- Name
- Svetlana Stalin Welcome to New Jersey Grant
- Funding Source Type
- Private
- Funding Source
- Community Foundation of New Jersey
- Geographic Scope
- Limited
- Eligible States
- New Jersey
- Eligible Geographies
- All
- Primary Category
- Humanities
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling
- $15,000.00
- Award Floor
- $5,000.00
- Total Program Funding
- Not Specified
- Number of Awards
- Not Specified
- Match Required
- No
- Funding Details
- One to three grants will be awarded, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.
Important Dates
- Next Deadline
- Not Specified
- Application Opens
- Closed
- Application Closes
- March 31, 2025