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Grant Description

The DOS2020C3-CTY grant program will ensure that New Jersey is fairly and accurately represented in the 2020 Census. A complete count can be accomplished by encouraging a full participation of hard-to-count (HTC) populations through active outreach efforts. Those in the special target populations considered HTC include but are not limited to: African Americans, Latinos/Latinx, Asians, Non-Native English speakers, indigent, homeless persons, college students, children under five years of age, men ages 18-49, the elderly, persons displaced by natural disasters, persons who are incarcerated, and members of the LGBTQ community. It is important to educate the public that participating in the Census is a matter of civic responsibility.

DOS2020C3-CTY Goals

1. Educate the public;
2. Encourage participation;
3. Establish presence on social media;
4. Promote Census 2020 job fairs;
5. Conduct community specific activities through Local Complete Count Committees (LCCC);
6. Create multi-media activities;
7. Increase the number of public information forums;
8. Participate in community events to promote and bring awareness to the census;
9. Establish Community Census Support Centers.

Download the DOS2020C3-CTY Grant Guidelines Counties

Download the Frequently Asked Questions

 

Application Due Date: The Application Deadline has passed.

 

SAGE Access For NJ Counties Only

If your county has an existing SAGE green account, then that log-on can be used to access our SAGE blue system.

This Dept. of State grant opportunity can only be found in the BLUE system.

 

Supporting Documents

Board Resolutions
2020 Census Complete Count Comission Guide
COUNTIES ONLY – Save and Upload this document when the online application request to upload a document not required for the Counties.
County Funding Information

Logic Models:
Sample Logic Model (Logic Model Planning Family Trip)
DOS2020C3-CTY Logic Model

 

 

Statewide Outreach Action Plan: To help you in your planning we are providing the statewide Outreach Action Plan that was prepared by the Complete Count Commission. While it is a statewide plan, the section called Grassroots Organizing Effort may be useful and provide you with ideas.

County Maps:

 

Technical Assistance Webinars

U.S. Census Bureau Webinars

Training and technical assistance is not mandatory.