Office of the Secretary of Higher EducationThe Office of the Secretary of Higher Education is announcing the Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO) for the Fiscal Year 2027 Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program. The State has committed $1.2 million to combat food insecurity on college campuses.
The NGO and budget template are available on OSHE's new grants management platform. All institutional grant managers must register for the new grants management platform, as it will serve as the primary communication channel for this grant opportunity. A training webinar was held on July 23rd to assist managers with platform access and navigation. For those who missed the session, a recording is available on the platform, a username and password are required to access the webinar.
The purpose of this grant program is to foster innovative approaches to combating food insecurity on college and university campuses and to assist in planning for long-term solutions. The grant funding shall be used to address student hunger, leverage more sustainable solutions to address basic food needs on campuses, raise awareness of currently offered campus services that address basic food needs, and continue to build strategic partnerships at the local, state, and national levels to address food insecurity among students.
The deadline to submit grant applications is on or before 5 p.m. on September 2, 2026. Directions for submission are clearly detailed within the NGO on the new grants management platform. Questions regarding the FY2027 Hunger-Free Campus Grant program can be directed to Sara.Lipsett@oshe.nj.gov.
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