Opportunity Overview
The New Jersey Department of Health has opened the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 2027 grant, NOFA reference DOHP27ALS. The program supports direct clinical and supportive services for New Jersey residents living with ALS and their families. The NOFA specifically identifies in-home visits, ramp installation costs and stair-glide rental coverage as part of the service model.
Funding and Timing
NJDOH lists an estimated $300,000 in total program funding for an award period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The application became available in SAGE on September 4, 2026 and is due September 18, 2026. The public NOFA does not state an exact submission clock time or timezone.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to administer State funds and experience serving people living with ALS and their families. Awards are based on satisfactory performance and the availability of State funds.
Application and Compliance Requirements
Applications are submitted through the New Jersey Department of Health System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE) in accordance with the controlling Request for Applications. The NOFA requires a valid New Jersey Tax Clearance Certificate and a Charities Registration Letter of Compliance with the application. The RFA controls the detailed budget, forms, attachments, allowable and ineligible costs, procurement/vendor requirements and other submission conditions; those details are not stated in the public NOFA and should not be inferred.
The published program contact is Siobhan Pappas, PhD, Program Manager, 609-913-5699, siobhan.pappas@doh.nj.gov.
Program Considerations
Atlas Opportunity Score: 88/100. This is a targeted, currently open New Jersey healthcare grant with a clearly defined ALS population, direct-service purpose and official funding notice.
The funded model includes direct clinical services and in-home visits. Any technology, equipment, software, subcontracting or vendor cost must be confirmed against the controlling RFA before it is included in an applicant budget.
Next Steps
Qualified New Jersey ALS nonprofits should retrieve the controlling RFA in SAGE or request it from the NJDOH contact, confirm the exact submission time/timezone, applicant-specific award structure, match or cost-share terms if any, detailed cost allowability, procurement/vendor rules and all required attachments before finalizing an application or partner budget.
Verified source: New Jersey Department of Health — DOHP27ALS Notice of Fund Availability.