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03/16/2026
📣 The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Grant Program Opens This Tuesday, March 17th! 🌟
We’re excited to kick off the NHN Grant Program, facilitated by LISC NJ and powered by the Victoria Foundation— with final decisions voted on by a voting committee of Newark residents and students. 🗳️💛
Over the past year, LISC NJ and the Victoria Foundation continued hosting Community Conversations, and you told us what matters most:
🧠 Mental health support for teens
🏘️ Affordable housing solutions
📣 Stronger communication networks
🤝 More resources for residents
From Fairmount Heights to Upper Clinton Hill to Lower Broadway, the community spoke, we listened—and now we’re calling for YOUR community‑ and youth‑led ideas to help our neighborhoods THRIVE! 🌱✨
Key Details:
📅 Applications open March 17
⏳ Deadline: April 17
🖥️ Informational Webinar next week:
Register here ➡️ https://lisc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PZlMT20kRamuUW6z6eycMQ #/registration
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/NHN2026
👉 Swipe through the carousel for ward maps + info
Need support or have questions?
Contact Amaris Mitchell – LISC NJ Senior Program Officer
📧 [email protected]
Please share widely with your networks—let’s spread the word and lift up resident leadership across Newark! 💛🏡
We’re excited to announce that the Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) Grant Program officially opens on Tuesday, March 17th at 8:00 AM! This resident‑led program—powered by LISC NJ and The Victoria Foundation—supports your ideas to strengthen your block and uplift your community. 💛🏡
Have a vision to bring neighbors together, beautify your block, engage youth, promote safety, or build community pride? This is your moment to make it happen! ✨
Who Should Apply:
- Resident leaders, student leaders, faith leaders, block & neighborhood associations, and grassroots groups — No 501(c)(3) required!
- Projects must be led by 2–3 neighbors working together.
- First‑time applicants are strongly encouraged.
- Past LISC/Victoria Foundation grantees seeking non‑grant support may contact:
Contact Amaris Mitchell, LISC NJ Senior Program Officer, for support: [email protected].
Eligible Neighborhoods:
🏘️ Projects must be based in:
• Upper Clinton Hill (South Ward)
• Fairmount Heights (West Ward)
• Lower Broadway (North Ward)
Funding Available:
💵 Two funding levels: $2,500 and $5,000, based on the project budget and overall scope of the proposal.
More Support Coming Soon!
In the coming days, we’ll be announcing:
📚 Technical Assistance Sessions
🗓️ Weekly Office Hours
💻 Informational Webinar
These resources will help you navigate the application process—we’re here to support you every step of the way! 🤝✨
Let’s build stronger, more connected communities—together. 🌱❤️
🔗 Applications open March 17 at 8 AM. Link in bio.
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