Healthcare Preparedness Program
Healthcare Preparedness Program supports New Jersey Healthcare Coalitions, funding their continued operation and further development in accordance with federal guidance and requirements.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Health
Due Dates: October 21, 2026 (Application available) | November 13, 2026 (Application deadline) | December 18, 2026 (Award notification)
Funding Amounts: Estimated $800,000 in total program funding; award period January 1, 2027–June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports the sustenance and further development of New Jersey Healthcare Coalitions in accordance with federal guidance and requirements.
Key Information: Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest and attend a required Technical Assistance Call.
Description
The Healthcare Preparedness Program is a competitive grant administered by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). It supports the continued operation and further development of Healthcare Coalitions, with the Request for Applications (RFA) specifically addressing federal guidance and requirements for the program. The funded work centers on coalition sustenance and development.
The opportunity is directed to qualifying New Jersey-based acute care facilities, academic medical institutions, nonprofit healthcare or public health professional associations or societies, and accredited institutions of higher education. It appears within the department’s Disaster Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Medical Services grant programs. Applicants must follow the RFA’s application process, including a Letter of Interest, a required Technical Assistance Call, and electronic submission through the department’s grants system.
