Resource Category: Grants & Funding
This directory is designed to help organizations, public officials and individuals find and connect with professionals with experience with the planning and implementation of accessibility projects in parks and natural areas.
Organizational Summary
Integrated Dance Collaboratory – Mason Gross Dance Department Rutgers University Our Mission: The IDC researches and promotes the role of dance as an effective intervention for public health, wellness, education and the professionalization of integrated dance arts. The IDC accomplishes its mission by fostering research, teaching, creative activity and performance, and community engagement, with a particular interest in integrating people with a variety of disabilities. As an interdisciplinary hub bringing together artists and scientists, the IDC explores the full spectrum of dance’s unique rehabilitative, therapeutic and expressive potential, challenging abled-bodied paradigms to expand thinking and actions toward inclusive and equitable embodiment and personhood. We offer a variety of classes and programs for people with movement disorders, adults with autism spectrum disorders, and other various disabilities. Helping to bridge the gap between dance and disability.
Contacts
Dr. Natalie Schultz-Kahwaty
Rutgers University – Mason Gross Dance Department Educational Community Programs
ns1199@mgsa.rutgers.edu 848-932-9360Organizational Summary
Primary mission is to preserve the Pine Barrens ecosystem, promote public engagement in the preservation and enjoyment of natural resources, and advance the acquisition of land and development rights for conservation.
We seek to connect people with nature by promoting universal and equitable enjoyment of the benefits of our natural resources.
With Pinelands Adventures and The Pinelands Is for Everyone, we help people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities explore nature through health-giving recreation – and so develop a genuine devotion to environmental protection.
Through Rancocas Creek Farm, our regenerative vegetable farm, we are developing an array of projects and partnerships to increase sustainable farming and bring healthy food from local farmers to all South Jersey families.
We are dedicated to furthering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our staff and our work. Everyone should have access to recreation, clean air and water and the scenic beauty the Pinelands provides. Pinelands Preservation Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its program or activities. Read our justice, equity, diversity and inclusion vision statement.

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Information and Referral Services (Can direct/provide info on all these programs & services, and more) Information and Referral Services: Contact a DDS Community Resources Specialist for more info (Monday – Friday: 9 am – 5pm) at 1-888-285-3036.
Mailing: PO Box 705 Trenton NJ 08625
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- Traumatic Brain Injury Fund
- Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)
- Disability Health & Wellness Initiatives
- Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program
- NJ ABLE (Tax advantaged savings accounts)
- NJ WorkAbility (Health Coverage)
- Managed Long Term Services & Supports (MLTSS) – For children 20 years old and younger
Contacts
DDS Community Resources Specialist
(888)285-3036Organizational Summary
The Taub Foundation representatives can offer support in grants and funding for planning and projects.
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The Center for Urban Policy Research administers and manages the Inclusive Healthy Communities grant program in partnership with the NJ Department of Human Services – Division of Disability Services. The center provides technical assistance to grantees and provides trainings through webinars and in-person events to support organizations with projects aimes at enhancing health equity for persons with disabilities throughout the state.
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The New Jersey Historic Trust offers both planning and capital grants for non-profit and government entities in New Jersey to help preserve historic resources eligible or listed in the State/National Register of Historic Places. Increasing accessibility to our historic sites and their landscapes is an essential part of our mission.




