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Grants Approved in 2009 Public Policy in New Jersey
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AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION
Renewed support for programs to ensure the civil liberties of New Jersey citizens with an emphasis on racial justice. (Newark, NJ)
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www.aclu-nj.org |
$50,000 |
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AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE
Renewed support for grassroots advocacy and education on the rights of immigrants. (Newark, NJ)
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www.afsc.org |
$50,000 |
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CAUCUS EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION
A grant to support production of a three part PBS television series entitled "On the Frontlines of the Recession: What Lies Ahead for New Jersey". (Montclair, NJ)
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www.caucusnj.org |
$50,000 |
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CENTER FOR AMERICAN WOMEN & POLITICS, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Renewed support for the Diversity Initiative of the Ready to Run Program. This initiative is designed to attract diverse groups of women into the political process and encourage them to seek public office. (New Brunswick, NJ)
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www.cawp.rutgers.edu/ |
$50,000 |
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CENTER FOR CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
Renewed support for recruitment, education and mentoring of citizen leaders throughout New Jersey. (Metuchen, NJ)
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www.jointhecampaign.com |
$65,000 |
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CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS
A grant to support the public policy and public information work on behalf of New Jersey’s non-profit community. (North Brunswick, NJ)
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www.njnonprofits.org |
$30,000 |
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COALITION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING & THE ENVIRONMENT
A grant to promote affordable housing while protecting New Jersey’s land and water. (Trenton, NJ)
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www.cahenj.org |
$35,000 |
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GRASSROOTS INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY
A grant renewed support for the development of a progressive movement that promotes discussion of policy alternatives and increases civic engagement. (Newark, NJ)
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$40,000 |
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HISPANIC DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY
Renewed support for advocacy in the core issues of education, healthcare and immigration reform. (New Brunswick, NJ)
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www.hdanj.org |
$40,000 |
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HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
Renewed support for legal assistance to asylum seekers in New Jersey and to promote fair and human asylum policies. (New York, NY)
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www.humanrightsfirst.org |
$75,000 |
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HYACINTH AIDS FOUNDATION
A grant renewed support for efforts to increase public attention to the AIDS crisis, and to develop an effective AIDS prevention policy. (New Brunswick, NJ)
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www.hyacinth.org |
$40,000 |
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NJ EDUCATION FUND
A grant to underwrite televised debates for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. (Trenton, NJ)
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www.lwvnj.org |
$40,000 |
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LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY
Renewed support for the Poverty Research Institute that sheds light on, and directs public attention to, information that will enhance the public’s understanding of poverty’s extent, causes and possible remedies. (Edison, NJ)
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www.lsnj.org |
$75,000 |
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NEW JERSEY CITIZEN ACTION EDUCATION FUND
Renewed support for work in the key areas of foreclosure prevention, healthcare and clean elections. (Highland Park, NJ)
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www.njcaef.org |
$85,000 |
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NEW JERSEY IMMIGRATION POLICY NETWORK
Renewed support for efforts to further policies that will improve the lives of immigrants in New Jersey. (Newark, NJ)
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www.njipn.org |
$60,000 |
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NEW JERSEY NETWORK
A grant to support the 15th season of Due Process, a television show that examines issues of social and legal justice. (Newark, NJ)
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www.njn.net |
$90,000 |
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NEW JERSEY POLICY PERSPECTIVE
Renewed support for research, and analysis of public policy issues in New Jersey. (Trenton, NJ)
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www.njpp.org |
$100,000 |
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PAX/ REAL SOLUTIONS TO GUN VIOLENCE
A grant to support the SPEAK UP Gun Violence Prevention Program in Middlesex County. (New York, NY)
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www.paxusa.org |
$50,000 |
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PUBLIC EDUCATION INSTITUTE, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Renewed support for Public Education Institute’s roundtable series of forums that provide an open, balanced and civil dialogue about issues affecting public education in New Jersey. (Somerset, NJ)
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cesp.rutgers.edu |
$30,000 |
Small Grants
Center for Urban Policy Research, Rutgers University
A grant for research on comprehensive and timely reforms to the New Jersey school construction program applicable to the Abbott school districts. (New Brunswick, NJ) |
$15,000 |
Council of New Jersey Grantmakers
A grant for dues and general support. (Trenton, NJ) |
$3,000 |
Council of New Jersey Grantmakers
A second grant to support the New Jersey Together Initiative, a collaborative of New Jersey funders to support the Civic Justice Program for disadvantaged youth. (Trenton, NJ) |
$3,000 |
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy, Rutgers
A grant to support the research and analysis of foreclosures in New Jersey and to conduct a convening to promote policy solutions. (New Brunswick, NJ) |
$15,000 |
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy, Rutgers
A grant to sponsor a conference on community development. (New Brunswick, NJ) |
$1,500 |
Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies
A grant to underwrite a conference on the impact of
hospital closings.
(Newark, NJ) |
$1,000 |
Leadership New Jersey
A grant to support LNJ's Forum on the Future of NJ (Trenton, NJ) |
$2,500 |
New Jersey Network
A grant to support the NJN Legacy Award Reception (Newark, NJ) |
$2,500 |
Rutgers University Foundation
A grant to support the university's fundraising capacity building. (New Brunswick, NJ) |
$15,000 |
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