Childhood and Adult Asthma Program
Forecasted
The Childhood and Adult Asthma Program supports work with vulnerable children and adults, funding asthma education, access to care, and trigger reduction to improve self-management and control.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $290,000 estimated program funding in the 2026–27 notice
Summary: Supports evidence-based asthma education, access to care, and trigger reduction to improve asthma control.
Key Information: Funding is for current applicants with demonstrated knowledge of asthma control among vulnerable populations.
Description
The New Jersey Department of Health’s Childhood and Adult Asthma Program supports evidence-based strategies to improve asthma self-management and control. Its priorities include asthma education in schools and for families with children who have asthma, improved access to health care, and reducing asthma triggers.
The program focuses on vulnerable populations and promotes collaboration with community organizations, schools, and public agencies. It seeks to bring health education and practical asthma-control strategies into the settings and partnerships that serve children and adults.
