The purpose of the NGP is to provide grants-in-aid to private, nonprofit health and human service organizations that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and that receive funds from the state to provide direct health or human services to state agency clients, for alterations, renovations, improvements, additions and new construction, including health, safety, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and energy conservation improvements, information technology systems, technology for independence, purchase of vehicles and acquisition of property.

The NGP is a reimbursement-based program prioritizing capital improvements projects and equipment that improve or enhance the efficiency or effectiveness of nonprofit providers delivering health and human services.