The Kessler Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Employment Grants Program to support, train and place people with disabilities in competitive integrated employment.
Donor Name: Kessler Foundation
State: New Jersey
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/08/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000 – $40,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Community Employment Grants Program supports Individuals with disabilities who are more likely to be unemployed, work fewer hours, earn less and live in poverty. By working full or part-time, often with training and support, many people can find meaningful employment and reap the benefits of greater independence, financial security, and self-esteem. Having a job creates a sustainable pathway to a better economic future.
The Foundation looks for projects that increase employment opportunities and career advancement for New Jersey Citizens with disabilities. Grants support a wide array of programs including transition-to-work for youth and adults, employment-related transportation solutions, vocational training, workplace preparation, and strategies to support recruitment, hiring, placement, and retention.
Funding Information
Community Employment Grants are awarded for one year. Funding ranges from $25,000 – $40,000. Organizations may apply for indirect cost expenses up to 8% in their project budgets. There is no matching grant requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
Any organization that serves New Jersey residents and is recognized as a tax-exempt entity according to the Internal Revenue Code may apply for funding. This includes non-profit agencies, public or private schools, and public institutions, such as universities and governmental entities (state, local, federal) based in the United States or any of its territories. Kessler Foundation will not fund projects that discriminate in hiring staff or providing services on basis of race, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin. Organizations employing a large number of staff members self-identifying as having a disability are scored higher.
They accept applications from non-New Jersey-based groups for projects based in New Jersey and serving local residents.
For more information, visit Community Employment Grants.