Employment Programs for People With Disabilities in NJ

Posted by on February 13, 2012

Kessler Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Employment Programs for People With Disabilities in New Jersey
Deadline: March 15, 2012

The Kessler Foundation, which seeks to help people with disabilities lead more productive, independent and fulfilling lives, has announced the opening of its 2012 Community Employment Grant program cycle.

The program supports employment opportunities and career advancement for individuals living in New Jersey with mobility and/or cognitive impairments primarily caused by neurological conditions such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or chronic musculoskeletal disorders. (Please note: The foundation does not fund projects for which the target population served has a primary diagnosis of disability related to autism, developmental/intellectual disabilities, mental illness, post-traumatic stress, learning disabilities, chemical dependency, or sensory impairments of vision and/or hearing.)

The grant program’s areas of interest include transition to work for youth and adults, employment-related transportation issues, vocational training and workplace preparation, and strategies to support recruitment, hiring, placement, and retention.

Nonprofit organizations serving New Jersey residents that are tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code may apply for a grant. This includes nonprofit organizations, public/private schools, and public institutions. The foundation will accept applications from groups based outside New Jersey as long as the proposed grant projects are based in New Jersey and serve New Jersey residents.

Applicants may seek funding of between $25,000 and $50,000 for a one-year period.

Visit the Kessler Foundation Web site for complete program guidelines and application instructions.

http://kesslerfoundation.org/grantprograms/communityemploymentgrants.php