Current Grants and Funding (2023 - 2024)

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - President's Grant Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation (2024)

In 2024, Angelica Programs received a $10,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President's Grant Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation. This funding will support the “Coler Courtyard Garden Care Day” at Coler Hospital for residents, in collaboration with iDig2Learn.

Previous Grants and Funding

BNP Paribas for ESL (2021)

In 2021, Angelica Programs received a grant from BNP Paribas to enhance their ESL programs. This support has been crucial in expanding language education and fostering community integration for non-native speakers.

Sweetie Pig Foundation (2006-2021)

General operating support: The Sweetie Pig Foundation awarded a grant to fund and expand our programs that improve quality of life and spread joy.

National Center for Family Learning (2018)

The Angelica Programs received a grant in 2018 from the National Center for Family Learning to support their ESL initiatives. This grant has enabled the organization to develop comprehensive language programs that empower non-native speakers to improve their English skills, enhancing their ability to participate fully in the community. The ESL programs have been instrumental in fostering inclusivity and providing essential resources for personal and professional growth.

OPEN DOORS Program (2017-2018)

In 2017, the OPEN DOORS program received three grants. Creative Engagement grant from Lower Manhattan Cultural Council supported poetry workshops with Steven Willis. Quality of Life grant from Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation funded podcasts capturing members' stories. Podcasts were positively received, featured at Art Show at Coler Hospital, available on OPEN DOORS website.

Angelica received a large grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation in 2018. The grant will fund workshops, training, and cover transportation and education costs for OPEN DOORS members. OPEN DOORS aims to raise awareness about gun violence through creative work to unite communities for safer environments.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant (2014)

Art for Healing: This program was designed to give long-term care patients and residents at Coler Hospital and Carter Hospital an outlet to express themselves, increase self-esteem, and improve their cognitive and physical functioning. The grant provided professional grade materials, visiting instructors and trips to galleries and museums.

Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Quality of Life Grant (2012)

PASSPORT (Patients Accessing Software Systems Presenting Opportunities for Recreation & Therapy): The purpose of the project was to give patients and residents at Coler-Goldwater Hospital access to computers at their bedsides. The grant funded the purchase of iPads, computers and adaptive equipment.

Discretionary Funding from The Office of NYC Council Member Jessica Lappin (2011)

Adaptive Pinball Machine: New York City Council Member Jessica Lappin awarded a grant to purchase an adaptive pinball machine for Goldwater Hospital.

Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation Quality of Life Grant (2010)

Sporting Life: This grant allowed us to take patients and residents at Coler-Goldwater Hospital to sporting events in the New York City area.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant (2009)

Pinball Wizards: This Quality of Life grant funded the purchase of an adaptive pinball machine for the patients and residents of Coler Hospital. The special pinball machine was designed to be used by people with limited mobility.

Liquidnet’s Local Impact Challenge (2009)

General Operating: Liquidnet gave us a grant that we used to expand our programs at Coler-Goldwater Hospital. The Challenge was posted on the Just Means social networking site and contestants asked their contacts to go online and vote for their cause.