NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC) announced that it has received a NeighborWorks Flexible Impact Grant (NFIG) for $509,000 from NeighborWorks® America, a Congressionally chartered nonprofit corporation. The NFIGs totaled $78.8 million and were awarded to 245 organizations across the NeighborWorks network nationwide. The funding, made possible by an allocation from the U.S. Congress, supports scalable, community-driven solutions to increase housing supply, expand homeownership opportunities and strengthen local economies.
Bernel Hall, NJCC President & CEO, celebrates with NJCC staff at a 2025 NeighborWorks Week Event.
The grant awards are designed to provide flexible, core operating support, allowing NeighborWorks network organizations to deploy funding where it is needed most. At NJCC, the funding will be used to support programs promoting first-time homeownership, preserving houses and neighborhoods, and increasing access to affordable housing.
Bernel Hall, President and CEO of NJCC, said, “We at NJCC are excited to receive this important grant from NeighborWorks America. Preservation and construction of affordable housing, ensuring continuity of neighborhoods, and supporting access to homeownership are central to the NJCC mission. NeighborWorks’ approach and stewardship enable organizations to act, respond to shifting market conditions and bring housing solutions to the communities they serve.”
“NeighborWorks America is able to move resources quickly into the hands of organizations that know their communities best and are ready to act,” said NeighborWorks America President & CEO Marietta Rodriguez. “These grants are designed for impact. They provide flexible funding that organizations can put to work, whether that means building homes, preserving housing, or supporting families on their path to stability.”