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 organizations to teach family caregivers in New Jersey, reducing stress and strengthening care.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Human Services
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Questions) | October 15, 2026 (Letter of Interest) | October 22, 2026 (Proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to seven awards of up to $50,000 each; December 1, 2026–September 29, 2027
Summary: Funds Stress-Busting Program classes for family caregivers of people living with dementia in additional New Jersey counties.
Key Information: Each award covers one county; Camden, Gloucester, and Sussex are ineligible.
Description
The New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Aging Services is expanding the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers. The program aims to reduce stress among dementia caregivers, improve the experience of people living with dementia and their caregivers, and strengthen New Jersey’s dementia-care capacity.
Awards support organizations delivering nine-week, small-group class series in additional counties. Applicants may work with partner organizations, and priority is given to those able to offer classes in both English and Spanish. The initiative also expands the network of trained Facilitators and Master Trainers who can deliver the program.
