Senator Britnee N. Timberlake Presents $50,000 State Grant to Peace Islands Institute
On September 19, 2026, at the 7th Annual Peace Festival at Milton A. Votee Park in Teaneck, New Jersey State Senator Britnee N. Timberlake (District 34) presented a $50,000 check to Peace Islands Institute in support of its work.
The grant comes from New Jersey’s fiscal year 2027 State budget. The FY2027 Appropriations Act (P.L.2026, c.27, approved June 30, 2026) includes $50,000 for Peace Islands Institute NJ among the Department of Community Affairs’ Community Resources grants. On August 6, 2026, Senator Timberlake’s office announced the allocation as part of more than $3 million she secured during the FY2027 budget cycle, describing it as support for the Institute’s community outreach programs promoting peace, respect and cross-cultural understanding.
Peace Islands Institute thanks Senator Timberlake for her support of its programs. Senator Timberlake also honored Executive Director Adam Bulent Ozdemir with a 2022 Trailblazer Award while serving in the General Assembly.
Read about the 7th Annual Peace Festival.