Official Site of The State of New Jersey
School Lead Filters Program for Filtered Bottle-Filling Stations and Filtered Faucets
The New Jersey Department of Education (Department) is pleased to announce the opening of the School Lead Filters Program, established pursuant to P.L. 2025, c.76. The program provides one-time reimbursement for the purchase and installation of point-of-use filtered bottle-filling stations and filtered faucets in public school districts. It is intended to help districts address lead in drinking water at the point of use and expand access to safe drinking water for students and staff. Districts are encouraged to prioritize drinking water outlets with documented water quality concerns or elevated lead levels.
All New Jersey public school districts are eligible to participate. Each district is eligible to receive an allocation determined by the number of students reported for state aid purposes in grades preschool through twelve in the 2025-26 school year, adjusted for a minimum allocation of $1,000.
The grant application can be accessed in the School Lead Filters Program portal in NJDOE Homeroom. The application, including supporting document uploads, must be submitted no later than September 30, 2026. Additional information is posted below.
For questions and assistance, please email leadtesting@doe.nj.gov.