Summary of Federal Formula Grant Award

The New Jersey Department of Human Services received a formula grant award of $623,028 from the Administration on Aging under the Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants program (CFDA 93.630) for fiscal year 2026, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This award supports the development and implementation of comprehensive systems of support designed to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve independence, productivity, and full community integration. The program funds a range of advocacy and support services including legal advocacy, rights protection, benefits counseling, assistive technology support, community integration initiatives, investigation of abuse and neglect, voting access facilitation, and systems change efforts aimed at enhancing the ability of individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise control and choice in their lives while developing skills that promote self-determination and personal growth.

As the designated state agency recipient, the New Jersey Department of Human Services delivers these services either through internal capacity or by distributing sub-awards to local non-profit organizations, community providers, and government entities across the state. The funding supports the state's efforts to develop and maintain coordinated systems that protect the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities while maximizing the potential of both individuals and their families through integrated community participation and support services.