Youth Inclusion Initiative

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is pleased to announce the YII 2025 grant to seek applicants for award winning youth program to support building a diverse and inclusive green workforce. This summer marks the fifth year that the NJDEP is offering this program, which continues to impact many youths across the state. The program provides a paid summer experience where participants can learn hands-on skills in the environmental field.

• Apply for the Grant 
• Download the Attachment I Eligible Municipalities 
• Learn more about the Grant 

Respondents are invited to submit applications through the SAGE system using the link above. The deadline is February 20, 2025, 5 p.m. 

Application Workshop: The workshop took place on January 30 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Recording of the workshop can be viewed HERE
• Download the presentation shared during the workshop HERE
• Written responses to the questions submitted via email can be viewed HERE

If you have any questions about the grant, you can contact Priya.Ratanpara@njdepwptest.net.

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