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The intent of the New Jersey Inclusion Project (NJIP) is to provide, on a statewide basis, free technical assistance, long-term systemic change support, leadership development events, materials, and resources to promote continuous improvement and increase positive outcomes for students with disabilities ages 5 to 21. NJIP builds capacity within schools to create inclusive learning environments, ensuring that every child with a disability has equitable access to services, supports, and resources that lead to positive educational outcomes. The project also supports students with disabilities in developing skills for post-secondary education, employment, independent living, and full participation within the community.

This multi-year initiative advances inclusive education across New Jersey schools with the following key features:

• Research-backed, embedded support for leaders, teachers, related service staff, paraprofessionals, and families.
• Priority focus on equity, access, and student outcomes in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
• Leverage proven success in diverse New Jersey districts using sustainable strategies.
• Embedding of inclusive practices into school systems and culture.

The New Jersey ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) has established a three-year grant program. This competitive grant program is open to New Jersey Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and New Jersey community-based organizations (CBOs). One statewide grant will be made. Based on the availability of FY26 federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this first year of this three-year grant program will begin July 1, 2026, and will end on June 30, 2027.

Eligible Agencies: Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Grade span: K–12 and Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations (CBOs)

Grant Type: Competitive

Number of Award(s) Anticipated: 1

Total Amount Available: $1,100,000

Application Due Date: 7/7/2026