Rape Prevention and Education Program
Rape Prevention and Education Program supports New Jersey agencies in funding primary prevention initiatives that strengthen community and societal protective factors to reduce sexual violence.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Health
Due Dates: November 23, 2026 (Applications available) | December 23, 2026 (Application deadline) | February 1, 2027 (Award notification)
Funding Amounts: $1,550,000 estimated program funding; award period February 1, 2027–January 31, 2028
Summary: Supports New Jersey agencies implementing primary prevention initiatives that reduce sexual violence through community- and societal-level protective factors.
Key Information: Applicants must be New Jersey-based and demonstrate implementation readiness and relevant prevention or program implementation experience.
Description
The New Jersey Department of Health’s Rape Prevention and Education Program supports primary prevention initiatives that reduce sexual violence by strengthening protective factors at the community and societal levels. The program directs prevention work toward broader conditions that protect against violence, rather than focusing solely on individuals.
The program identifies three focus areas: strengthening economic supports by empowering and supporting girls through leadership development; creating protective environments for all youth; and promoting social norms that protect against violence by engaging men and boys as allies in sexual violence prevention. Applicants must demonstrate that their proposed programs are ready for implementation.
