St. Clare’s Children’s Behavioral Health Fund

The St. Clare’s Children’s Behavioral Health Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ), is a specialized funding opportunity designed to enhance behavioral health services for children within Sussex and Morris counties. This grant aims to support local nonprofit organizations that provide critical mental health and behavioral services to youth in these specific New Jersey regions. The Community Foundation of New Jersey is a well-established philanthropic institution that supports various local initiatives through targeted grants and donor-advised funds. This particular opportunity reflects CFNJ’s commitment to addressing regional mental health needs and supporting organizations working on the frontlines of behavioral health care for children. One grant totaling $6,000 will be awarded to a selected organization that demonstrates the capacity and mission alignment to effectively deliver children’s behavioral health services. The application window for this opportunity opens on April 1, 2025, and closes on May 16, 2025. Applicants are expected to create an account on the CFNJ grant portal and use the designated access code “STCC_25” to access and complete the application. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by June 30, 2025. The CFNJ provides direct contact options for questions or additional support via their grants team, including Aaron Turner (Chief Philanthropic Officer), Madeline Rivera and Nalune Francois (Program Officers), and Lydia Gracey (Program Coordinator). Applicants should ensure timely and complete submissions through the portal and align their proposal clearly with the objectives of improving children's behavioral health services in the specified counties. This small but impactful grant represents an opportunity for community-based nonprofits to secure funding for essential mental health interventions for youth.