Enhancing Services and Decreasing Stress for Caregivers and the Persons Living with Dementia (PLWD) in their Care
Enhancing Services and Decreasing Stress for Caregivers and the Persons Living with Dementia (PLWD) in their Care funds providers’ caregiver classes to reduce stress and strengthen dementia care in New Jersey.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Human Services
Due Dates: October 1, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET (Questions) | October 15, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET (Letter of Interest) | October 22, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET (Proposals)
Funding Amounts: $350,000 total; up to seven county awards of up to $50,000 each, December 1, 2026–September 29, 2027
Summary: Expands the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers across New Jersey to reduce stress and improve life for dementia caregivers and people living with dementia.
Key Information: Submit a separate proposal for each county; applicants may receive up to three awards, including previous initiative awards.
Description
The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services (DoAS), funds expansion of the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers to enhance services and decrease stress for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The initiative seeks to improve caregivers’ mental health, reduce burnout, and strengthen New Jersey’s dementia care network by giving caregivers information, stress-management skills, and opportunities for mutual support.
Funding supports county-level delivery, organizational licensing, and training of Master Trainers and Facilitators. The evidence-based program consists of weekly, 90-minute sessions over nine weeks, delivered to small groups of caregivers. Priority is given to applicants able to offer classes in both English and Spanish. Collaborations and consortia may apply through a primary organization with identified funded partners.
