2026 NJ CASE GRANT APPLICATION

New Jersey CASE Grant FY26 Announcement and Application

Due: Monday, March 2, 2026 by 11:59 PM
DURATION OF PROJECT

March 2, 2026 - June 30, 2026
MAXIMUM TARGETED AMOUNT OF FUNDS PER GRANTEE

Up to $3,000.00
Grant Overview
Worksheet
Section I: Grant Title Page
School District*
School Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Project Director Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Project Director E-mail*
example@example.com
Project Director Telephone*

Area CodePhone Number
Project Director Fax

Area CodePhone Number
Business Administrator Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Business Administrator E-mail*
example@example.com
Business Administrator Telephone*

Area CodePhone Number
CASE Teacher(s)*
List ALL the CASE teachers this grant will serve.
Approximate Number of Students Impacted by this Grant in the 2026-27 School Year

Section III: CASE Eligibility/Requirements

(Total: 30 points)
Is your district approved by NJDOE to conduct an AFNR program/program of study?*

YesNo
Copy of Program/Program of Study Application*

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Check each box to indicate you understand the Eligibility/ Requirements to receive CASE grant funds.*

District must be approved by NJDOE to conduct AFNR program/program of study. *If program is not approved, but is in process with NJDOE, please provide a copy of the program/program of study application.CASE teacher(s) of grant funded schools will be available to attend at least one New Jersey CASE meeting with NJDA, Office of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Education staff.School district can order all CASE equipment/supply items before June 30, 2026 and have all CASE supplies/equipment available for the first day of school in 2026-2027. (This strict requirement of the NJ CASE grant directly impacts effective delivery of the CASE program.)If the instructional program is discontinued, all NJDA CASE granted equipment must be returned to NJDA, Office of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Education within four months.
A. Active Advisory Committee Documentation (15 points)*

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B. Current Copies of Articulation Agreements (10 points)*

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C. Funds Usage (choose all that apply and upload supporting documentation)(5 points)*

Professional DevelopmentEquipment/SuppliesFacility
C. Professional Development Documentation*

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C. Equipment/ Supplies Documentation*

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C. Facility Documentation*

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Section IV: Narrative

(Total: 50 points)
A. Discuss the specific need or challenge thisfunding aims to address. (15 points)*

400 words maximum0/400
B. List 3-4 measurable outcomes or successindicators you anticipate achieving with this funding. (10 points)*

200 words maximum0/200
C. Discuss who will directly benefit from thisfunding and share how many individuals will be impacted. (5 points)*

200 words maximum0/200
D. Describe specific ways this grant funding will enhance your program’s ability to meet current and future agricultural sector employment demands differently or more effectively than your current efforts. (5 points)*

200 words maximum0/200
E. Discuss how college credit for high school CASE courses impacts your student enrollment and share approximately how many students have earned college credit to date. If new to CASE, please share how you plan to promote college credit for CASE courses. (5 points)*

200 words maximum0/200
F. Discuss how CASE EoC Assessments and the related data are utilized in your program. If new to CASE, please share how you plan to use CASE EoC Assessments. (CASE Online is provided to all NJ CASE programs, free of charge, by the NJDA OFANRE in cooperation with NJDOE.) (5 points)*

200 words maximum0/200
E. Discuss the impact NOT receiving this grant will have on the delivery of CASE at your school. (5 points)*

200 words maximum0/200

Section V: Budget Detail

(Total: 15 points)
Detail for CASE Expenditures*

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Section VI: Budget Summary

(Total: 5 points)
Budget Summary Form
Budget Summary Form*

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Signature & Submission Page
Signature Page
Signature Page*

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New Jersey CASE Grant FY26 Announcement and Application

DURATION OF PROJECT

MAXIMUM TARGETED AMOUNT OF FUNDS PER GRANTEE

Section I: Grant Title Page

Section II: 2025 CASE Course Selection

Section III: CASE Eligibility/Requirements

Section IV: Narrative

Section V: Budget Detail

Section VI: Budget Summary

Signature & Submission Page