Advance innovation, commercialization, workforce development and technology-driven solutions across healthcare, defense, entrepreneurship and industry by partnering with government, academia and the private sector to improve outcomes, interoperability and economic growth.
A $3,950,000 grant to the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark stands out in New Jersey Innovation Institute Inc.'s recent giving and points to how the foundation works: it backs institutions and programs that connect technology, training, and service delivery. Across the latest filings, the institute funds healthcare technology, substance use disorder programs, entrepreneurship, and campus infrastructure, with most grants staying in New Jersey. The portfolio includes large awards to health systems such as Barnabas Health Inc in West Orange and Hackensack Meridian Health Inc in Edison, both tied to substance use disorder programming. That mix shows a funder using grant dollars to support implementation, capacity, and applied innovation rather than broad philanthropic campaigns. The organization’s stated summary emphasizes advancement of innovation, commercialization, workforce development, and technology-driven solutions across healthcare, defense, entrepreneurship, and industry. Its active programs reinforce that approach: some support provider participation in interoperability initiatives, while others help first-time entrepreneurs or university-linked venture creation move from idea to company formation. The result is a grantmaker oriented toward practical infrastructure for new services, new ventures, and operational improvement.
In behavioral health, New Jersey Innovation Institute Inc. supports provider technology adoption and treatment infrastructure. Examples include $815,750 to Barnabas Health Inc in West Orange and $699,000 to Hackensack Meridian Health Inc in Edison, both for substance use disorder programming. The institute also backs electronic health record deployment in treatment settings through its substance use disorder interoperability work. Higher education is another visible area. A $3,950,000 grant to New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark was for campus facilities and infrastructure, matching a pattern of capital and facility-enabled support. On the entrepreneurship side, the organization runs programs such as New Jersey Innovation Fellows and NJII Venture Studio, which support startup formation, venture building, and technology commercialization in New Jersey.
$10M
$60.7M
$21.2M
$36.6M
Most grants fall between $9K and $9K, with a median of $9K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$9K
75th Percentile
$9K
DR MICHAEL JOHNSON
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The median recent grant size is $8,500, and the 25th and 75th percentiles are also $8,500, showing a very tight clustering around one standard amount in the smaller-grant stream. At the same time, the recent record includes much larger project grants, including multi-million-dollar support for campus infrastructure. Grants appear across multiple years, with examples in 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating repeated activity rather than one-off giving. The institute is not a fund that gives to individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. Several active programs accept unsolicited participation, including behavioral health interoperability and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Giving is overwhelmingly local: 94% of grants go to recipients in New Jersey, and the top state by grant count is NJ. Recent recipients cluster in Newark, West Orange, Edison, New Brunswick, and Paterson, with additional awards in places such as Mt Laurel, Ramsey, and Princeton. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 456 grants in the United States and none elsewhere in the provided data.
Its stated focus includes healthcare, health information exchange and interoperability, artificial intelligence and machine learning, entrepreneurship and startup acceleration, defense manufacturing and training, and workforce development. Recent grants also show substance use disorder programming and campus facilities and infrastructure support.
Very concentrated. Ninety-four percent of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, New Jersey, and NJ is also the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Newark, West Orange, Edison, New Brunswick, and Paterson.
The p25, median, and p75 are all $8,500, so many of the foundation’s smaller grants are issued at the same amount. Recent grant records also include much larger awards, showing a separate stream for larger projects.
Yes. Its active programs include New Jersey Innovation Fellows, which helps first-time entrepreneurs commit full-time to building a startup for two years, and NJII Venture Studio, which funds new high-growth companies based on university and corporate IP.
Yes. The active program list marks Behavioral Health Promoting Interoperability Program, New Jersey Innovation Fellows, QIP-NJ, Substance Use Disorder Promoting Interoperability Program, NJII Venture Studio, and NJII Market Pathways Program as accepting unsolicited participation.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from New Jersey Innovation Institute that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: All New Jersey healthcare providers, healthcare information exchanges (HIEs), and regional health hubs may participate.
Who can apply: Open to behavioral health facilities in New Jersey that are nonprofit, for-profit, or government entities; must have at least 20% Medicaid patient volume in a consecutive 90-day period within the last 12 months; must be licensed by the Department of Health's Certificate of Need and Facility Licensure (CNL) to provide mental health services and/or SUD services; substance use facilities currently participating or previously participated in the SUD Promoting Interoperability Program are not permitted.
Deadline: First-come, first-served; defined budget.
Who can apply: All acute care hospitals in New Jersey are eligible for QIP-NJ performance payments.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | NEWARK, NJ | $6,617,000 | 2026 | ERP IMPLEMENTATION/VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMMATIC PROJECTS |
| FOUNDATION AT NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | NEWARK, NJ | $3,000,000 | 2026 | GRACE HOPPER AI INSTITUTE |
| ALTERNATIVE COUNSELING METHOD LLC | NEPTUNE, NJ | $42,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| OPTIMAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC | VILLAS, NJ | $32,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| JOHN GORE CLEAR CONSCIENCE COUNSELING LLC | SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ | $25,000 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| GREATER ESSEX COUNSELING SERVICES LLC | NEWARK, NJ | $25,000 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| MERCER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | EWING, NJ | $25,000 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| IRVINGTON COUNSELING CENTER INC | IRVINGTON, NJ | $25,000 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| OCEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC | BAYVILLE, NJ | $25,000 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| THE RESTORATION CENTER INC | NEWARK, NJ | $25,000 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| JOHN BROOKS RECOVERY CENTER | PLEASANTVILLE, NJ | $20,000 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL CARE SERVICES LLC | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $20,000 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| CUMBERLAND COUNTY GUIDANCE CENTER INC | MILLVILLE, NJ | $15,000 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| MENDING HEARTS FAMILY COUNSELING | FLORENCE, NJ | $15,000 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| ANOTHER DOOR OPENS RECOVERY | TRENTON, NJ | $12,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| BERNICE TAYLOR-JONES (THE MARILYN CENTER) | EAST ORANGE, NJ | $12,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| DIAMOND REHAB CENTER | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $12,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| HIGH POINT PARTIAL CARE | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $12,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| CARE PLUS NJ INC | PARAMUS, NJ | $12,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| REAL HOUSE INC | MONTCLAIR, NJ | $12,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF TRENTON | TRENTON, NJ | $12,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| BRIDGEWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | UNION, NJ | $10,000 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| C-LINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $7,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| C-LINE COUNSELING CENTER | PATERSON, NJ | $7,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| HELPING HAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | GALLOWAY, NJ | $7,500 | 2026 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| COOPERATIVE CARE PARTNERSHIP INC | RIO GRANDE, NJ | $25,000 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED-ABUBAKR SAKHU | PHILLIPSBURG, NJ | $25,000 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| EVA'S VILLAGE INC | PATERSON, NJ | $25,000 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER INC | TEANECK, NJ | $20,000 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| NEWBRIDGE SERVICES INC | PEQUANNOCK, NJ | $20,000 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| OCEAN HEALTHCARE PCP-TUCKERTON LLC | TUCKERTON, NJ | $20,000 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| ANOTHER DOOR OPENS RECOVERY | TRENTON, NJ | $20,000 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| ANSWERS MOVING FORWARD SUPPORTIVE SERV | IRVINGTON, NJ | $12,500 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| OWEN HEALTH CARE INC | VAUXHALL, NJ | $12,500 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| CITY OF PASSAIC | PASSAIC, NJ | $12,500 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| GOOD NEWS HOME INC | FLEMINGTON, NJ | $7,500 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| ORGANIZATION FOR RECOVERY INC | PLAINFIELD, NJ | $7,500 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| WOMEN OF HOPE RESOURCE CENTER | BERLIN, NJ | $7,500 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| AGAPE COUNSELING SERVICES INC | LANOKA HARBOR, NJ | $7,500 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| SPECTRUM HEALTH CARE INC | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $7,500 | 2025 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | NEWARK, NJ | $3,950,000 | 2024 | CAMPUS FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE |
| BARNABAS HEALTH INC | WEST ORANGE, NJ | $815,750 | 2024 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH INC | EDISON, NJ | $699,000 | 2024 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING MANAGEMENT INC | MCLEAN, VA | $238,000 | 2024 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| BRANDYWINE LIVING | MT LAUREL, NJ | $119,000 | 2024 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH INC | EDISON, NJ | $93,500 | 2024 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| PHNJ LLC | RAMSEY, NJ | $93,500 | 2024 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | $84,000 | 2024 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| UNITED METHODIST HOMES OF NEW JERSEY | NEPTUNE, NJ | $59,500 | 2024 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
| PARKER HEALTH GROUP INC | PISCATAWAY, NJ | $42,500 | 2024 | SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM |
NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
$6,617,000ERP IMPLEMENTATION/VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMMATIC PROJECTS
ALTERNATIVE COUNSELING METHOD LLC
$42,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
OPTIMAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC
$32,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
JOHN GORE CLEAR CONSCIENCE COUNSELING LLC
$25,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
GREATER ESSEX COUNSELING SERVICES LLC
$25,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
MERCER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
$25,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
IRVINGTON COUNSELING CENTER INC
$25,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
OCEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC
$25,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
THE RESTORATION CENTER INC
$25,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
JOHN BROOKS RECOVERY CENTER
$20,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL CARE SERVICES LLC
$20,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
CUMBERLAND COUNTY GUIDANCE CENTER INC
$15,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
MENDING HEARTS FAMILY COUNSELING
$15,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
ANOTHER DOOR OPENS RECOVERY
$12,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
BERNICE TAYLOR-JONES (THE MARILYN CENTER)
$12,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
DIAMOND REHAB CENTER
$12,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
HIGH POINT PARTIAL CARE
$12,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
CARE PLUS NJ INC
$12,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
REAL HOUSE INC
$12,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
BRIDGEWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
$10,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
C-LINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES
$7,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
C-LINE COUNSELING CENTER
$7,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
HELPING HAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
$7,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
COOPERATIVE CARE PARTNERSHIP INC
$25,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED-ABUBAKR SAKHU
$25,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
OCEAN HEALTHCARE PCP-TUCKERTON LLC
$20,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
ANOTHER DOOR OPENS RECOVERY
$20,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
ANSWERS MOVING FORWARD SUPPORTIVE SERV
$12,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
OWEN HEALTH CARE INC
$12,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
CITY OF PASSAIC
$12,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
GOOD NEWS HOME INC
$7,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
ORGANIZATION FOR RECOVERY INC
$7,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
WOMEN OF HOPE RESOURCE CENTER
$7,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
AGAPE COUNSELING SERVICES INC
$7,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
SPECTRUM HEALTH CARE INC
$7,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
$3,950,000CAMPUS FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
BARNABAS HEALTH INC
$815,750SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH INC
$699,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING MANAGEMENT INC
$238,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
BRANDYWINE LIVING
$119,000SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH INC
$93,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
PHNJ LLC
$93,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
UNITED METHODIST HOMES OF NEW JERSEY
$59,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
PARKER HEALTH GROUP INC
$42,500SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM
