Division: Educational Services

Office: Special Education

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Purpose: 

It is the intent of the New Jersey Inclusion Project to improve inclusive instructional practices within schools by providing support through leadership development conferences, online and in-person professional development opportunities, coaching, and consultation that drives the development, implementation, and maintenance of inclusive education practices specific to the needs of identified participating schools. This grant program will promote continuous improvement to increase positive outcomes for students with disabilities, ages 5-21.

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has established a three-year grant program. This limited competitive grant program is open to all New Jersey public or private agencies designed specifically to support LEAs in meeting the needs of their students with disabilities ages 5 -21. The grant will support LEAs in identifying areas in need of enhancement specific to inclusion, educational equity philosophy and practice. This includes agencies with students from kindergarten through grade 12, including but not limited to not-for-profit agencies, parent organizations, organizations supporting individuals with disabilities, and community-based organizations. Local education agencies (LEAs) including Educational Service Commissions and Jointure Commissions are not eligible to apply.

Based on the availability of FY24 federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this first year of this three-year grant program will begin July 1, 2023 and will end on June 30, 2024.

Eligible Agencies: NJ Public or Private Agencies meeting the needs of students with disabilities

Approximate Number of Awards: 1

Grants Program Type: Competitive

Total Amt. Available: $1,000,000                    

Application Due Date: 6/8/2023