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01/16/25 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
CHPRD Now Accepting Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 to Support Hispanic Community-Based Initiatives

The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its FY2026 grant program.

10/15/24 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
CHPRD Seeking Biggest Class of Governor’s Hispanic Fellows for 2025

As New Jersey celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development invites Hispanic New Jersey residents who are enrolled in college to apply for the 2025 class of the Governor’s Hispanic Fellows program.

08/07/24 - New Jersey Historical Commission
CHPRD Celebrates Graduates of 2024 Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Program

The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD), a division within the New Jersey Department of State, celebrates the Class of 2024 as they graduate from the Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Program.

10/12/23 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) Announces Open Applications for the 2024 Governor's Hispanic Fellows Program

The New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) is thrilled to announce the commencement of applications for the esteemed 2024 Governor's Hispanic Fellows Program.

09/19/23 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating "Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America"

As we enter Hispanic Heritage Month, Assistant Secretary of State Dr. Lauren Zyriek Enriquez, Acting Director of the Division of Elections, stands proud to celebrate the rich contributions of the Hispanic community to our great state.

09/19/23 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
The New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (CHPRD) Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Grants to Hispanic Community-Based Organizations Totaling $3 Million

As we begin to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (CHPRD) is thrilled to announce the awarding of $3 million in grants as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering growth, empowerment, and advancement within the Hispanic communities in New Jersey.

02/16/23 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
CHPRD Accepting Grant Applications for FY2024

The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) is accepting applications for its FY2024 grant program.

10/31/22 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
CHPRD Awards More than $ 3 Million in Grant Funding

The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) announces that it has awarded more than $3 million in grant funding to 34 Hispanic-based community organizations. Across these organizations, 60 programs that directly impact and help communities throughout New Jersey are receiving grant awards totaling $3,175,000.

10/11/22 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Program Accepting 2023 Applications

As New Jersey celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development invites Hispanic New Jersey residents who are enrolled in college to apply for the 2023 class of the Governor’s Hispanic Fellows program. Applications are open through December 1, 2022.

09/30/19 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Program Forming Alumni Association

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sara Pena, Director of the Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD), is pleased to announce the formation of the Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Program Alumni Association.

09/07/11 - New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development
Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development Announces $975,000 in Fiscal Year 2012 Grants to Support Critical Community-based Initiatives

Reaffirming the Christie Administration’s commitment to a vibrant and inclusive economic development policy focused on economic empowerment and broadening key workforce development initiatives, the Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (“CHPRD”) today announced its Fiscal Year 2012 grants recipients.

Become a Placement Site for the NJ Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Internship Program - Deadline: January 9, 2025

2025 Governor's Hispanic Fellows Program Student Application - Deadline: December 9

Grant Writing 101: Introduction to Grant Writing

Marelyn Rivera is Announced as CHPRD Executive Director

Statewide Needs Assessment – General Report with Appendix and Infographics