Community Advisory Committee

When NJBEFA launched, one of our formative actions was to assemble a Community Advisory Committee (CAC), a group of birth equity champions with lived experience who provide strategic counsel on opportunities to advance birth equity in New Jersey and guide funding decisions to ensure resources are directed to organizations working closest to the communities they serve. We are currently seeking 4 new members.

Funding Opportunities

Each year, eligible individuals and groups are encouraged to apply for support for events, short-term projects, and long-term initiatives through our sponsorship and grant programs. This giving occurs in cycles, with applications accepted during the periods outlined below.

Grants

Grants made by the Alliance come through two funds: one managed by Alliance members and the other directed by our Community Advisory Committee. When requests for proposals are available, information will be included below. To see examples of previous RFPs visit our archive. To learn more about projects we are supporting or have supported in the past, see here.

Grantee Technical Assistance Fund

This fund provides previous or current NJBEFA grantees with mini-grants of up to $5,000 to support access to professional development, consulting services, or technical support in areas such as: strategic planning, financial management, program evaluation, marketing and communications, or technology upgrades. Applications open in June and September.

Sponsorships

The Sponsorship Fund provides grants to grassroots organizations hosting community-driven events focused on promoting perinatal health in Black, Indigenous, and Latine communities. Sponsorships for standalone events or short-term programs are typically available on a quarterly basis. When applications are open, they will be accessible on this page.

For questions about support outside of our open submission periods, contact us here.