GRANT NEWS AND INFORMATION

August 30, 2010:

RE: FY2011 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grant

The EPA has released the FY2011 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grant Guidelines - Request for Proposals.

From the EPA web site: These grants may be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum). Opportunities for funding are as follows: Brownfields Assessment Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years; coalitions are funded up to $1,000,000 over three years), Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants (each funded up to $1,000,000 over five years) and Brownfields Cleanup Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years). The proposal deadline is October 15, 2010.

Complete information is found at http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/applicat.htm.

August 6, 2010:

You don't want to miss this upcoming League session:

TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF APPLYING FOR GRANTS

Tuesday September 28, 2010

8:30am to Noon

Crowne Plaza Monroe

390 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Twp

Click here for a full description & registration form

August 6, 2010:

Mark your calendars for this year's Grant Session at the

League's Annual Conference this November in Atlantic City

FINDING GRANTS - NON-STATE FUNDING AND HOW TO BE CREATIVE WITH IT

 Wednesday, November 17

10:45 a.m. - 13:00 p.m.

Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 421

With state funding cuts and stretched budgets, municipal leaders need to look at new ways to finance community projects.  This session will focus on Federal and Private funding options that will help a municipality during these tough economic times.  Presenters will be funders as well as practitioners who have combined various forms of non-state funding to develop large and small scale projects in their communities.

For a full listing of this year's conference sessions visit the 95th Annual Conference Schedule.

July 20, 2010:

Re: Update on Grant Application Training Sessions – Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants

June 30, 2010:

Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program &

TIGERII/Community Challenge Planning Grant (CCPG) Funding Available

June 17, 2010:

Several Funding Opportunities Available to Support Climate & Energy Initiatives

June 17, 2010:

Customized and Literacy Training Grant Program

June 7, 2010:

Board of Public Utilities’ Clean Energy Program – Local Government Energy Program

June 7, 2010:

The FY 2011 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Unified Guidance application period is now open.

Review your eligibility: Program Guidance

All applications must be submitted to NJOEM through the eGrants system by 4:00pm on Friday, October 1st, 2010. 

Click here for the League's June 7th Issue Alert for more details>>>

May 13, 2010:

Announcement of 2010 Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program

December 1, 2009:

RE: EPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Grant Funding

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for a total of $3.4 million in funding for environmental education projects and programs. EPA expects to award approximately 100 grants ranging from $5,000 to $200,000 and will accept applications until December 15, 2009.

The purpose of the Environmental Education Grant Program is to promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers and citizens. The grants provide financial support for innovative projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Projects should involve environmental education activities that go beyond disseminating information.

The Environmental Education Grant Program provides funding to local education agencies, state education or environmental agencies, colleges or universities, not-for-profit organizations, or noncommercial educational broadcasting entities. Tribal education agencies, which are controlled by an Indian tribe, band or nation, may also apply, including a school or community college.

Since the program began, EPA has provided more than $45 million in funding to more than 3,000 agencies and organizations.

More information on eligibility and application materials: www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html

October 22, 2009:

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Information

Letter of Intent requested by November 19; Applications Due December 14.

August 18, 2009:

NJ Department of Agriculture and Community Affairs American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds available

August 13, 2009:

EPA has announced the availability of their FY2010 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants. These grants have been used very successfully in New Jersey and we encourage you to consider applying them to your brownfield remediation and reuse projects.

The Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants may be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum). Opportunities for funding are as follows: Brownfields Assessment Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years; coalitions are funded up to $1,000,000 over three years), Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants (each funded up to $1,000,000 over five years) and Brownfields Cleanup Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years). The proposal deadline is October 16, 2009.

The EPA announcement and further information may be found at: http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/applicat.htm.

June 29, 2009:

Re:  EECBG Application Deadline Extended to August 10

June 18, 2009:

RE: GRANT PROGRAM HELPS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING

The Department of Environmental Protection has launched a new grant program to help local government agencies and schools identify and implement plans to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases in their communities, marking a milestone in the Garden State's fight against climate change.

The DEP is now accepting pre-applications from municipal and county governments, public school districts, county colleges and other local government agencies such as municipal utilities authorities for $2.5 million available in the first round of funding under the Local Government Greenhouse Gas Reduction Grant program. The program is funded by a portion of the proceeds from the auction of carbon dioxide allowances through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative's cap-and-trade program that is working to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants in the Northeast and Middle Atlantic regions.

The deadline for pre-applications is July 31. The DEP expects applicants to demonstrate that proposed projects will result in measurable reductions of greenhouse gases. The DEP's Office of Planning and Sustainable Communities will contact government agencies that qualify to submit a full application.

Eligible projects may include those that help local government agencies calculate and reduce their carbon footprints as well as land-use and transportation planning efforts that reduce the need to drive. Vehicle exhaust contributes a significant portion of the state's greenhouse gas emissions.

The DEP will also consider projects that spur development of green infrastructure such as green buildings or rooftop gardens, programs that foster resource conservation such as better management of trees, efforts to strengthen local economies through marketing of locally grown food, and outreach programs that promote public involvement in sustainability efforts.

Local governments that have joined the Sustainable Jersey partnership will be given priority for greenhouse gas reduction grants. This partnership involving the DEP, New Jersey State League of Municipalities, Rutgers University and The College of New Jersey promotes sustainability projects and greenhouse-gas reduction initiatives. Priority will also be given projects that promote pilot transportation initiatives, such as infrastructure that supports electric or alternative-fuel vehicles.

For information on the grant program and a downloadable copy of the pre-application, go to: http://www.nj.gov/dep/opsc/.

June 9, 2009:

RE: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant samples

NJ BPU has provided a sample application package and sample resolution for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant program.

June 2, 2009:

Information on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants

June 1, 2009:

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, with the assistance of the E.J. Bloustein School of Rutgers University, is offering free assistance with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants applications to local governments eligible to receive a direct formula Block Grants from the US Department of Energy. These municipalities know who they are and must have their applications in by June 25, 2009.

A series of free hands-on workshops/information sessions will be held between now and June 25 to help eligible direct funded local governments prepare their applications and strategies. There is information for municipalities and counties that not eligible for direct DOE funding at the end of this e-mail.

The DOE used a formula based on population and energy consumption data to designate which local governments are eligible for direct Block Grant funds. These counties and municipalities must register and apply in order to receive the EECBG funding. Instructions are available at www.grants.gov, under Apply for Grants.

It is very important that if your community is eligible for direct funding that it immediately completes the preliminary application steps; register for a DUNS number, do a CCR registration and enroll in FedConnect. You should do this NOW even if you have not yet completed your application. These preliminary steps take 21 days for processing.

These Block Grants are funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (federal stimulus). See FAQ?s on this program at www.state.nj.us/recovery/faq/bpu.html#7.

The sessions are free and will accomplish the following:

• Answer specific questions and help EECBG recipients complete their applications. Feel free to bring your laptop and/or actual draft application.

• Review services and assistance to municipalities from the NJBPU and Rutgers.

• Provide the latest information on resources, requirements, etc for the EECBGs.

• Provide a venue for sharing ideas and information.

• Help municipalities and counties complete solid applications by June 25.

Workshops/Information Sessions

Workshops will be held at the Bloustein School in New Brunswick from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. unless otherwise noted below. You may also call into these meetings at 866-255-8320 --- Participant Code 898759. (Please observe conference call etiquette: MUTE your phone unless you wish to speak, and DO NOT put the call on hold. If you need to get off the call and return, hang up and dial in again.)

June 1 (Trenton Office of NJ BPU 44 S. Clinton Ave) June 4 - Bloustein School from 10 a.m. to 1p.m.
June 8 - Bloustein School from 10 a.m. to 1p.m.
June 11 - 2-5 p.m. BPU in Newark
June 15 - Bloustein School from 2-5 p.m.
June 18 - Bloustein School from 10 a.m. to 1p.m.
June 23 - Bloustein School from 10 a.m. to 1p.m.

For questions on these sessions, or for questions on NJ BPU programs, contact Peg Gallos at the NJ BPU, 973-648-2134 or energyefficiency@bpu.state.nj.gov. For information on Rutgers Services contact Patricia Ruby, 732-932-5475 x 551 or pruby@rci.rutgers.edu.

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Municipalities and counties NOT eligible for direct Block Grants:

Direct funding from DOE is only available to the 65 municipalities and 10 counties so designated by DOE formula; however, DOE is providing approximately $9 million to the State for additional Block Grant sub-grants. A proposal for the distribution of those funds is a scheduled agenda item before the NJ Board of Public Utilities on June 8, and guidelines will be made public subsequently. At this point it is not anticipated that this grant process would be of a complexity level that would require services of a consultant. The BPU advises local governments to hold off on any commitments to such arrangements until after the guidelines are released.

May 19, 2009:

A Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

May 6, 2009:

Re: Governor Corzine Announces List of Environmental Projects Eligible for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding

May 6, 2009:

Re: Stimulus Funding News Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grants Available from US HUD

May 1, 2009:

RE: Grant Program - May 18th

U.S. Senators Robert Menendez & Frank Lautenberg with Governor Jon Corzine present:

Accessing Your Federal Government

Monday, May 18

8:30am-1pm

Trenton, NJ

Join as they discuss the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, including grant and other funding opportunities available through the federal government.

Click here for more information >>>

April 30, 2009:

Re:  Important Federal Recovery Act Grant Application Changes

http://www.njslom.org/ml043009_recovery_act.html

April 23, 2009:

RE: NJ AAGP Regional Conference - May 18th

New Jersey AAGP

Regional Conference

“Grant Success in Changing Times”

May 18th, 2009

Join your colleagues at the NJ AAGP Regional Conference.

   WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Grant Writers, Grant Managers, Grant Consultants, Grants Officers, Grant Coordinators, Development Directors, Executive Directors, FBOs, Government Relations Officers and Financial Officers - any level of experience, beginner to expert

WHERE:

Fairleigh Dickinson University: Hennessy Hall

 NJ AAGP Members: $50 (includes lunch)

Non NJ AAGP Members: $75 (includes lunch)

NJ AAGP Dinner Meetings: $10

For information and to register go to our website:
www.NJAAGP.org

 NJ AAGP Event Flyer

April 8, 2009:

RE: NJ DOT Funding Opportunity

You should soon be receiving a letter from New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Steven Dilts, inviting you to apply for Transportation Enhancement Program grants, which are being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). 

Through this program, NJDOT will provide $19.5 million in funding for non-traditional transportation projects that enhance the cultural, aesthetic, historic, and environmental aspects of the State’s transportation system.

For further information on the program and the application process, pending the Commissioner’s letter to you, visit the Department’s website at www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/press/2009/040809.shtm.

April 8, 2009:

RE: NJ DEP funding program

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Brownfield Reuse has informed us that the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program was discussed during their Quarterly Brownfields Roundtable on Monday.  This program may be a valuable resource to those promoting responsible green development on brownfield sites.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 appropriated $3.2 billion for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.  This Program provides federal grants to local government, Indian tribes, states, and territories to reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency nationwide.  The EECBG Program is administered by the Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Grant recipients may use this funding to support energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits in residential and commercial buildings, the development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections, and the creation of financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements.  Other activities eligible for use of grant funds include transportation programs that conserve energy, projects to reduce and capture methane and other greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, renewable energy installations on government buildings, energy efficient traffic signals and street lights, deployment of Combined Heat and Power and district heating and cooling systems, and others.

The application due date for cities, counties, and Indian tribes eligible for direct formula grants from the DOE is June 25, 2009 at 8:00:00 PM Eastern Time.  Further information on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, including past grant recipients, may be found at www.eecbg.energy.gov.

March 25, 2009:

All US Justice Department Stimulus Grant Info Posted

March 20, 2009:

Articles related to Library Funding posted on the NJLM website

March 20, 2009:

2009 Brownfield Development Area (BDA) Application - deadline is March 31, 2009

March 17, 2009:

RE: Funding oppurtunities - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

A listing of the grant opportunities that will become available as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is available on the New Jersey Recovery and Reinvestment website at www.recovery.nj.gov/grant/.  The listing on this this site will be updated as additional information becomes available.

February 20, 2009:

Federal Funding Availability (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants)

February 5, 2009:

The Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) are part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and are under the purview of the Grant Programs Directorate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  FP&S grants support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards.  The primary goal is to target high-risk populations and mitigate high incidences of death and injury.  Examples of the types of projects supported by FP&S include fire prevention and public safety education campaigns, juvenile firesetter interventions, media campaigns, and arson prevention and awareness programs. In fiscal year 2005, Congress reauthorized funding for FP&S and expanded the eligible uses of funds to include Firefighter Safety Research and Development.

The application period for this grant program is now open, click here to go to their website>>>

January 6, 2009:

RE: NJEDA InvestNJ Business Grant Program

The NJEDA InvestNJ Business Grant Program may be used to put underutilized brownfield sites back to productive use.  In short, the InvestNJ Business Grant Program was created as a core component of Governor Corzine's New Jersey Economic Recovery Plan.  It is a limited-term program designed to provide new capital investment and employment grants to help improve New Jersey's economic, job growth and business retention capabilities during this challenging economic period.

January 2, 2009:

RE: New Jersey Historical Commission to holding three grant workshops in January

The New Jersey Historical Commission will hold three grant workshops in January designed to help organizations create more

competitive General Operating Support grant applications.  The Commission has made some changes to the application process and has updated its grant guidelines.  All changes to the grant program, including electronic filing of letters of intent to apply, and updated reporting requirements, will be discussed.  (Links to the electronic letter of intent will be available at the Historical Commission's website starting January 6, 2009.)

Three workshops will be held across the state:

Friday, January 9, 2009 at Wheaton Village Events Center, Millville

Wed., January 14, 2009 at 225 W. State Street, 4th Floor, Trenton

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Morris Museum, Morristown

Workshops will run from 10:00 a.m. until noon, with registration and coffee at 9:30 a.m.  To register, email Skylar Harris at historical.temp@sos.state.nj.us.  Include the name of the person attending, along with the name of your organization and a phone number to contact you on the day of the event in case of weather emergency.

December 29, 2008:

RE: CARE grant

Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency funded grant program.  The deadline for applications is March 19, 2009.  Please visit www.epa.gov/air/grants/09-02.pdf for more information.

December 29, 2008:

RE: Grant Writing Workshop in Ewing, NJ - February 12-13, 2009

The Ewing Police Department and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop on February 12-13, 2009.   The workshop would benefit beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities.  Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment; tuition is $425 and includes all materials: workbook and accompanying 220MB resource CD that's packed full of tools and more than 200 sample grant proposals.  Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary.  For more information including venue location and maps, graduate testimonials and instant, online enrollment, please visit: http://grantwritingusa.com/events/write/trnj0209.html

Posted November 12, 2008:

RE: Local Government Energy Audit Grant Program Announced

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has announced the launch of a new program aimed at assisting local governments in identifying opportunities for energy efficiency. The Local Government Energy Audit Program is open to public buildings owned by local government agencies and will provide funding for investment-grade energy audits from one of five pre-qualified energy auditing firms. All local governments located within the service territory of at least one of New Jersey's public utility companies are eligible. Details and examples outlining the incentive payment process are provided on the New Jersey Clean Energy Program Web site at www.NJCleanEnergy.com/ssb.

Posted October 10, 2008:

Somerset County is holding a training session Wednesday, October 15 for potential applicants of their 2009 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds.  Click here for more details>>>

Posted September 30, 2008:

RE: Tri State Transportation Campaign and One Region Funders' Group - NEW Community Assistance TOD Grant Program

The Tri-State Transportation Campaign, One Region Funders’ Group (including Fairfield County Community Foundation, Long Island Community Foundation, New York Community Trust, Rauch Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, and Westchester Community Foundation) and The Fund for New Jersey have announced a new community assistance grant program to encourage transit oriented development across the region.

The program offers financial support to municipalities ready to address the linkages between affordable housing, energy efficiency and development near transit stations. Up to ten small grants will be awarded across downstate New York and Connecticut. Two to five grants will be awarded in New Jersey. The grants are available to municipalities for visioning sessions, technical expertise, or other efforts that promote equitable, walkable development near transit.

To complement the grant program, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign also announced an online transit-oriented development “clearinghouse” with resources and tools to help guide transit oriented development projects. 

For more information about the program and the view the clearinghouse, please visit our website at www.tstc.org.

Letters of interest for the grants are due October 25, 2008.

Posted September 15, 2008:

RE: Assistance in drafting an EPA brownfields assessment or cleanup grant proposal - TAB EZ software

Kansas State University under the Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities (TAB) cooperative agreement #TR83389401 with EPA has developed a software tool called "TAB EZ" that can assist communities who are applying for assessment and cleanup grants under EPA's Fiscal Year 2009 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup (ARC) grant competition. TAB EZ was developed by KSU and CABEM Technologies, Inc. as a public service. TAB EZ is available free of cost to everyone nationwide.  This is not a substitute for the EPA Grant Guidelines.  More information about TAB EZ is available at http://www.tabez.org/

Posted September 3, 2008:

NJLM Educational Foundation

“THE NEW EDUCATION ORDER:

SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION, CONSTRUCTION, FUNDING AND PRESCHOOL EXPANSION”

Friday, September 19, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Middlesex County College

For more information/details click here.

Posted September 3, 2008:

The Grantsmanship Center's Earned Income Strategies workshop is coming to Burlington, New Jersey, October 27-29, 2008.

This program will be hosted by New Jersey Community Resource Center. You will leave this workshop knowing:

• what it will take for your organization to develop a viable earned income program--one that can actually strengthen your core mission;
• what financing options are available to nonprofits like yours;
• how to capitalize on your organization's existing capabilities...and much more!Tuition for this comprehensive three-day training is $575. 

To make sure that every participant receives individual attention, enrollment is limited to 30 participants.  For more information, click here or to register click here or call The Grantsmanship Center's Registrar at (800) 421-9512.

Posted August 29, 2008:

RE: PARIS Grants Announced

New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells has announced the availability of Public Archives and Records Infrastructure Support (PARIS) Grant funding for program year 2009/2010. Your municipal government may be eligible to apply for funding for records management projects!   The PARIS program is administered by the New Jersey Division of Archives and Records Management (NJDARM).

Please read the statement and public notice (PDF documents below) which give information about this available funding.   More information on PARIS may be found online at www.njarchives.org.

You may contact the PARIS Office at (609) 530-3212 or (609) 530-3215 with any questions.

FY 2009 Public Notice

Important News About PARIS

Posted August 25, 2008:

RE: Northeast Brownfields Grant Writing Webinars

Regions 1, 2, and 3 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield team would like to invite you to participate in its upcoming Northeast Brownfields Grant Writing Webinars. These web-based workshops are designed to assist local governments and nonprofit organizations to better understand the proposal criteria and selection process for EPA's Brownfields Assessment, Cleanup, and RLF grants. The following topics will be addressed during the workshops:
   ·  The different EPA brownfields grant types and candidates eligible to apply
   ·  The grant application process and the threshold and ranking criteria
   ·  Proposal tips and strategies

The FY09 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Guidelines have been posted to the brownfields homepage:
www.epa.gov/brownfields and www.epa.gov/brownfields/applicat.htm

The due date is November 14, 2008.

For information on the Webinar dates, times and how to register, please click here .

Posted August 25, 2008:

RE: Fiscal Year 2009 Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants Announced

US EPA has announced the Fiscal Year 2009 Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants.  They are found at http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/applicat.htm.

These grants may be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum).  Opportunities for funding are as follows: Brownfields Assessment Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years), Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants (each funded up to $1,000,000 over five years) and Brownfields Cleanup Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years).  The proposal deadline is November 14, 2008.

These grants represent both a funding opportunity and an opportunity to gain the attention of other federal agencies to your brownfield redevelopment projects/goals.

Posted August 19, 2008:

RE: Harvard University invites you to apply for the Innovations in American Government Award

Administered by the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, the Innovations Award is heralded as the premier public-sector award in the nation. It is given annually to programs that serve as examples of creative and effective government at its best.

All units of government--federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial—from all policy areas are eligible to apply.   

The top winners of the 2009 Innovations Award will receive a $100,000 grant to support replication and dissemination activities.  All winners and finalists receive monetary grants.

Applications and additional information are available on our website at www.innovationsaward.harvard.edu.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Posted August 6, 2008:

RE: Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission Local Arts Program Grants & Technical-Assistance Workshops

The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission (SCC&H) is accepting applications for their 2009 New Jersey State Council on the Arts State/County Partnership Local Arts Program Grant for Somerset County for local non-profit arts and other non-profit organizations planning arts programs  (theater, dance, music, visual arts, literary or film arts) may apply directly  to the SCC&HC.

Two free Technical-Assistance Grant-Writing Workshops will be held Wednesday,  August  20, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.  Pre-registration is required two days prior to each scheduled session.  Call (908) 231-7110 to register.  Both workshops will be held in the second-floor Engineering Conference room in the Somerset County Administration Building, 20 Grove St., Somerville.  Free parking is available in the attached parking deck off East High Street.

A letter of  intent, due by September 9, is a preliminary requirement of the grants process, in which the potential applicant states, in a paragraph or two, the purpose for which the organization intends to apply for funding, and approximately how much money will be requested.

The application deadline is Wednesday, September 24.

Eligible organizations must be designated non-profit, Somerset County-based and planning a cultural program, project or service within Somerset County that  is accessible to the general public. Funding is competitive and organizations must demonstrate managerial competency, fiscal stability, artistic excellence and the capacity to execute the proposed program or project.  Applicants are required to provide a match for funding requested.  They may request funding for General Operating (GOS) support if their organization’s mission is solely arts-dedicated; or for Special Project (SP) support  or Arts  in Non-Traditional Venues (ANTV) support.

For more information, contact Pat McGarry in the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission office at (908) 231-7110 or CulturalHeritage@co.somerset.nj.us

2009 Local Arts Planning Grant Cover Letter

2009 Local Arts Planning Grant Guidelines

2009 Local Arts Planning Grant Application

Posted August 5, 2008:

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Office Minority and Multicultural Health is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for agencies serving minority communities.

Seven agencies will be awarded $25,000 for one year (October 1, 2008-September 30, 2009) to establish the local infrastructure for community-based delivery of the Chronic Disease Self–Management Program in English for minority communities in New Jersey.

Mini-Grant applications must be submitted by Friday, August 22, 2008 to the Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Minority and Multicultural Health.

This grant will enable minority community agencies to implement the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed by Stanford University in California.  The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a workshop, given two and a half hours, once a week for six weeks, in community settings by volunteer peer leaders. 

Mini-Grant Application and Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Scope of Service Information

Information/Details on Funding

Posted August 5, 2008:

RE: EPA Funds Greener Brownfields Projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing more than $500,000 in technical assistance for 16 Brownfields Sustainability Pilots.  Assistance will support sustainable activities such as the reuse and recycling of construction and demolition materials, green building and infrastructure design, energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy development, and native landscaping.   "Brownfields redevelopment and sustainable reuse can go hand in hand," said Susan Bodine, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. "These pilots will demonstrate best practices that can be used by other communities across the country."   EPA will work with communities to incorporate sustainable redevelopment into the planning, design, and implementation of their brownfields projects. Each pilot project will receive between $20,000 and $50,000 in assistance.  Pilot examples include:

• Analysis of green roof systems for a brownfields project in Roxbury, Mass.
• Feasibility analysis of reusing and recycling materials from closed textile mills in Valley, Ala.
• Green building and green infrastructure design at a former smelter in San Juan County, Colo.
• Assistance with applying green building principles and providing community training at a former gas station being converted into a community center in Portland, Ore.
     

Brownfields are sites where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. In January 2002, President Bush signed the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act, which increased funding, expanded authority, and provided liability protection to help communities revitalize brownfields. EPA provides grants, technical assistance and training to support local brownfields efforts.  

For more information on the Brownfields Sustainability Pilots, go to: www.epa.gov/brownfields/sustain_plts/index.htm

To view all news releases related to Superfund and Brownfields please visit: http://service.govdelivery.com/service/edition.html?code=USAEPA_23&format=Web&email_type=bulletin.

Posted July 24, 2008:

RE: Merck Mini-Grant Program

Applications for the 2008 Merck Community Advisory Panel (CAP) Mini-Grant program are now available. These grants assist local community organizations and programs targeting community service, health and welfare, the environment, cultural diversity, the arts, education, community revitalizaion and child or senior services.  For more information contact Gail Driscoll (732) 594-6492 gail_driscoll@merck.com or Lois Drain (732) 594-4893 lois_drain@merck.com.  Application deadline is August 15.  All applications should be sent to: Merck Rahway Site Public Affairs, P.O. Box 2000, Mail Code: RY28-420, Rahway, NJ 07065.

Posted July 24, 2008:

RE: Brownfield Grant Proposal Guideline Workshops

The following notice of Brownfield Grant proposal guideline workshops was received from EPA.  Two workshops are being offered in New Jersey.  The information presented at these workshops will help you generate a stronger grant proposal.  We encourage you to attend a workshop & apply for these federal funds.  

~NJ DEP Office of Brownfield Reuse

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PROPOSAL GUIDELINES WORKSHOPS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 Brownfields team would like to invite you to participate in its upcoming Brownfields Proposal Guidelines Workshops (Helping Applicants Understand Grant Requirements). The workshops are designed to assist local governments and nonprofit organizations to better understand the proposal criteria and selection process for EPA's Brownfields Assessment, Cleanup, and RLF grants. The following topics will be addressed during the workshops:

• The different EPA brownfields grant types and candidates eligible to apply
• The grant application process and the threshold and ranking criteria
• Proposal tips and strategies

In addition, EPA staff will conduction one-on-one assistance sessions on specific brownfields projects.

Workshop Dates and Locations

New Jersey:

August 13, 2008 from 9:30am – 3:00pm

County of Passaic Department of Economic Development

Totowa Business Center

930 Riverview Drive, Suite 250

Totowa, New Jersey 

August 14, 2008 from 9:30am – 3:00pm

Rutgers/Camden

Camden Campus Center & Event Services

326 Penn Street

Camden, New Jersey

New York:

August 19, 2008 from 9:30am – 3:00pm

University of Albany Alumni House

1400 Washington Avenue

Albany, New York

http://www.ualbanyits.org/maps/building.php?ID=22

August 21, 2008 from 9:30am – 3:00pm

Niagara County Center for Economic Development

6311 Inducon Corporate Drive

Sanborn, New York

Who Should Participate? Local, county, and regional governments and nonprofit organizations who are considering applying for an EPA Brownfields Assessment, Cleanup, or RLF grant are strongly urged to participate.

How to Register: Registration is free. To register, please email GrantWritingWorkshop@sra.com. We encourage you to register early. Please include your name, organization, and contact information with your registration.

If you have any questions about registration, please contact Matt Placky, SRA International, Inc., at (410) 534-1102 or Matt_Placky@sra.com.

For additional information, please contact: Ramon Torres, EPA Region 2, at (212) 637-4309 or Torres.Ramon@epamail.epa.gov.

Posted July 22, 2008:

Mark your calendars for this year's Grant Session at the

League's Annual Conference this November in Atlantic City

A PRACTITIONER’S APPROACH TO PLANNING AND GRANT WRITING

 Wednesday, November 19

9:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.

Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 415

Municipal funding sources are limited, and recent funding has been directed to projects that have larger, more regional impact.  As future funding options will follow the same trend, creating an overall community strategy is a vital element in determining what projects and/or initiatives are implementable in a community.  This session will determine the key components of developing a project inventory, and the priorities that should exist in an overall comprehensive strategy.

For a full listing of this year's conference sessions visit the 93rd Annual Conference Schedule.

Posted July 11, 2008:

RE: FEMA's E Grants Registration Guide

Click here to view FEMA's E Grants registration guide to grant access to their system when applying for FEMA grants.  Currently all but one of the FEMA Mitigation Grants are on E Grants, so those applying will need to be familiar with the system. Contact Sgt. Jeff Crapser at (609) 963-6963 with questions.

Posted July 11, 2008:

Don't miss this valuable League Session!

Grant Writing Workshop 101

Thursday, September 25, 2008

at The Conference Center at Mercer County Community College

This seminar, for those of beginner to intermediate level experience, will provide an overview of the grant development process, guidance on where to look for funding and the basics of grant writing.

Registration Form                  Agenda

Posted July 1, 2008:

RE: Full Funding for the Energy Block Grant

Funding the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) is a top legislative priority for America’s municipalities.

Last week, the House Appropriations Committee took action on the FY’09 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, which provided an initial commitment of $295 million to support the startup of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. On July 10, the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Energy and Water Development Subcommittee is scheduled to take action.

Please call Senators Lautenberg (202-224-3224) and Menendez (202-224-4744) and urge their support for funding the “Energy Block Grant” program at $2 billion.

We will urge the Senators to:

• Support full funding for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant at $2 billion for fiscal year 2009; since
• Municipalities have been delivering innovative energy conservation and environmental protection programs for years; and
• Full funding will enable cities and towns to sustain the progress already made and to support even broader local action to secure greater energy savings and independence for the nation.

For more information, contact Jon Moran at 609-695-3481, ext. 121.

Posted June 24, 2008:

RE: Verizon Announces Grants to Promote Literacy in New Jersey

(Nonprofit Organizations Can Apply for Share of $325,000 in Grants From Company)

Nonprofit literacy organizations in New Jersey are now eligible to receive a total of $325,000 in grants through the “Check Into Literacy” initiative.  This initiative allows Verizon landline phone customers to make a convenient $1-a-month, tax-deductible donation to support literacy programs when customers pay their Verizon bill.  Grant awards will range from $1,000 to $25,000.

 
Eligible nonprofit organizations in the state can submit proposals via e-mail.  More information about the grants, including application instructions and forms, can be found at www.verizonnj.com.  
 
To qualify for funding, applicants must be a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization providing basic reading skills and computer and Web-based literacy programs to New Jersey residents in underserved communities in Verizon's landline service territory. Grant proposals must be submitted by midnight July 31, 2008. Verizon plans to announce grant recipients on or around Sept. 30.

Contact Rich Young at 973-649-2279 or Richard.j.young@verizon.com with further questions.

Posted June 23, 2008:

RE: FY 08 Emergency Operation Center competitive grant program

The federal government, through FEMA has released the $15 million for the FY 08 Emergency Operation Center competitive grant program.  Municipalities interested in applying must complete an Investment Justification template and forward electronically through the NJSP-OEM before July 16.

Any questions please contact:

Mr. Steven Talpas

Bureau Chief, Grant & Program Management Bureau

NJ Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness

(609) 584-4811

Summary of EOC Program

I. Purpose:

The EOC Grant Program improves emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure, and interoperable emergency operations centers to address identified deficiencies and needs. Fully capable emergency operations facilities at the state, local, and tribal levels are an essential element of a comprehensive national emergency management system and are necessary to ensure continuity of operations and continuity of government in major disasters caused by natural or man-made hazards.

II. Funding Requests:

EOCs may request up to $1 million for construction projects or up to $250,000 for renovation projects. This program requires a federal match of 75 percent and a 25 percent grantee cost-share cash or in-kind match for FY 2008.  This means if for example, a $1,000,000 construction project is proposed, matching funds of $333,333 must be identified/committed.  A $250,000 federal renovation request would require matching funds of $83,333.  The federal requested share can only represent 75% of the total project cost.

III. Investment Justifications:

All EOCs interested in applying must use the EOC Investment Justification Template (link is provided down below) to submit their construction or renovation proposal to NJOEM.  The template has prescribed page limitations for each section that must be followed.  

IV. Grantee Selection Process:

The construction and renovation projects for the competitive EOC Grant Program will be selected based on how well applicants address the program criteria that includes state-identified priorities, quality of justification and pre-existing planning.

The State, in coordination with the state emergency management agency, is to review all EOC project applications and prioritize projects. The state will review and identify high, medium and low priority projects based on state, local and tribal priorities and needs to ensure applications are consistent with statewide efforts and priorities.

A national review panel including national and regional FEMA staff and peer subject matter experts will conduct a final review of the projects to determine the allocations.

V. Program Period and Eligible Costs:

The FY 2008 EOC Grant Program funds may be used over a 36-month period for EOC construction and renovation costs; planning costs to support such activities; management and administrative costs; and "LIMITED EQUIPMENT COSTS." Remember, the main focus/purpose of this grant is on construction/renovation.  EOC grant funds may not be spent towards organization, training, or exercises costs.

VI. Guidance and other info

Guidance and Application Kit

EOC Investment Justification Template

Posted May 19, 2008:

League Seminar: Revisiting New Jersey's General Ledger Chart of Accounts

& the Pro Forma Journal Entries

June 2 & 5

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

A hands-on workshop on journal entries for recording and closing grant accounts in the general ledger. The speakers will provide an in depth look at the grant account in municipal accounting with emphasis on entries and adjustments – including recording transfers and matching fund entries. Report preparation may also be discussed if time permits.

Subject matter will cover the required accounting for and recording of the necessary municipal journal entries for funds covering the Current Funds, Trust Funds, General Capital Fund and Utility Operating, Trust Assessment, and Utility Capital Fund.  In addition to reviewing the various required journal entries, the presentation of each fund’s balance sheet accounts will be covered. 

For more information & registration forms visit: www.njslom.org/cal060208_060508.html.

Posted April 21, 2008:

Planning Assistance Program

The Sustainable Design Committee of the NJ Chapter of the American Planning Association is pleased to announce the creation of a Planning Assistance Program to help municipalities develop a design plan for a specific project site within the community. The primary goal of this program is to advance development projects that embody sustainability principles and practices, in both design and operation.

This is a competitive program and must be applied for.

Filing deadline is May 30, 2008.

Click here for information .

Posted April 21, 2008:

Rapid Assessment Grant

The purpose of this grant is to fund Preliminary Assessments for sites that are owned by either a municipality, a not-for-profit or an educational organization, that are not otherwise eligible for other funding.  This is a quick action, rapid response grant as the funds are required to be expended by September 30, 2008.  As a result, the following guidelines detail the project.

Rapid Assessment Grant Flyer

Posted April 21, 2008:

ULI Northern New Jersey - Financing Green Conference

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Woodbridge Hilton
120 Wood Ave South
Iselin, NJ 08830

3:00-6:00pm

Click here for more information.

Posted April 21, 2008:

PRI - CORP Case Management Grant RFP Updated - Click here for updated version.  Applications due May 1.

Posted April 4, 2008:

PRI - CORP Case Management Grant

In partnership with the New Jersey Department of Corrections the New Jersey Department of State Office of Faith Based Initiatives (OFBI) announces the Prisoner Reentry Initiative - Camden Offender Reentry Program (PRI - CORP) Case Management Request for Proposal .

The PRI - CORP Case Management grant will provide funds to one faith or community based organization (FBCO) that has a successful background in providing intensive case management services to individuals that are released from incarceration or other institutional settings, and successfully transitions them to be productive members of Camden County.

RFP Due Date: May 1, 2008

Camden Offender Reentry Program (PRI-CORP) FAITH & COMMUNITY BASED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FY' 08 Technical Assistance Registration Form found in the RFP April 14, 2008

Mates Inn
NJ Dept. of Corrections Central Office Grounds (directions attached) 10:00a - 12:00p Technical Assistance Registration Due Date Thursday, April 10, 2008

• W-9 Questionnaire Instructions
• Municipal Codes 
• W-9 Questionnaire
• Central Office Directions

Posted April 1, 2008:

Triad Associates - Staying Compliant with COAH

Posted April 1, 2008:

Somerset County to Offer Energy Audit Grants to Towns, Schools

Posted March 24, 2008:

NJ Historic Trust Announces Grant Round and Applicant Workshops

 The New Jersey Historic Trust has announced the availability of funding under their Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund and Capital Preservation Grants.  This year’s grant round will provide matching grants for historic preservation planning and capital preservation projects. Grant Due Dates: Intent to Apply: May 8, 2008  Applications: June 26, 2008  Please visit www.njht.org for information and applications.  Or click here for the Trust’s press release published March 24th. Potential applicants, professional consultants and project coordinators are encouraged to attend an applicant workshop on one of two dates this spring:  

April 21, 2-4:30pm at Rowan University in Glassboro.  (This event will also be video-conferenced to Bergen Community College in Paramus and Cumberland County College in Vineland.)

April 24, 1-3:30pm at the Church of the Epiphany in Orange.

To register at any of the four sites, email njht@dca.state.nj.us or call (609) 984-0473.

Posted March 24, 2008:

Grant Writing Workshop in New Jersey

Municipal agencies may attend Grant Writing USA's two-day workshops to learn how to write winning grant proposals and find grant funders.  All class materials and access to Grant Writing USA's alumni forum are included in the $425 tuition.  Checks, cards, purchase orders welcome.  For detailed info, online registration and a constantly updated, nationwide schedule, visit http://GrantWritingUSA.com or phone 1.800.814.8191.

Current New Jersey classes include:Hackensack, NJ 
April 14-15, 2008
Co-hosted by Eastwick Colleges and TNT Educational Services
Atlantic City, NJ 
May 8-9, 2008
Hosted by the Atlantic City Police Department

Washington, NJ 
June 2-3, 2008
Hosted by Washington Township Police Department

Posted March 19, 2008:

The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of funds and is soliciting applications from eligible entities and nonprofit organizations to provide training, research and technical assistance to communities facing Brownfields cleanup and redevelopment challenges.  EPA is particularly interested in projects in the areas of protection of human health and the environment, sustainable development and equitable development. 

The proposal deadline is May 1, 2008. More information is available at the federal grants website at http://www.grants.gov and on the EPA Brownfields website at http://www.epa.gov/brownfields.

If you have any questions, please contact Sven-Erik Kaiser at 202-566-2753 or at kaiser.sven-erik@epa.gov.

Posted February 29, 2008:

American Association of Grant Professionals'

Setting our Sails for Success

 2nd Annual Conference

 May 5th, 2008

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Carnegie Library Center, Atlantic City 

Click here for more details >>>

Click here to register

Posted February 26, 2008:

Grant Writing Workshop in Hackensack, NJ | April 14-15, 2008

Eastwick Colleges/HoHoKus Hackensack School of Business and Medicine and TNT Educational Services and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop in Hackensack, April 14-15, 2008.   Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged by Grant Writing USA to attend.

Purchase orders, checks and cards are welcome.  Multi-enrollment discounts are available.  Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment.  Tuition is $425 and includes all materials: workbook and accompanying 220MB resource CD that's packed full of tools and more than 200 sample grant proposals.  Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary, walk-ins are not allowed.

For more information including venue location and maps, graduate testimonials and instant, online enrollment, please visit Grant Writing USA's website at http://GrantWritingUSA.com.

Posted February 15, 2008:

Availability of Safe Routes to Schools Grants & Important Change to Application Process

 The NJ Department of Transportation has announced the availability of funds for its Safe Routes to Schools program.  This program targets schools housing grades K-8 and encourages children to walk and/or bike to school.  The program aims to make walking and biking to school safer, and to aid in the planning, development and implementation of activities to improve safety and reduce traffic in the vicinity of schools.  For more information on this funding program, visit: www.state.nj.us/transportation/community/srts/pdf/2008guidancedocument.pdf. Deadline for applications: April 18  ***PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT change from last year:All applications submitted must be done so via the NJDOT SAGE system found at: www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/sage.shtm.

Posted February 5, 2008:

The Mercer County Bar Foundation has announced the availability of funds through its K.I.T.E.S. program.  Press Release

Applications are due March 31.

Posted February 4, 2008:

The Department of Homeland Security has annouced the release of application guidance for 14 federal grant programs.

DHS Press Release Fiscal Year 2008 Preparedness Grants - What's new for FY 2008?

FEMA Grants and Assistance Programs

Infrastructure Protection Program Grants (FRSGP, TSGP, IBSGP, PSGP, BZPP, TSP,) due March 17.

Homeland Security Grants due May 1.  Guidance and application kit.

Posted January 18, 2008:

RE: Smart Future Planning Grant UPDATE

 We recently sent out a notice regarding the availability of the Smart Future Planning funding and the requirement to attend mandatory meeting(s) before applying. The DCA has announced that due to popular demand, the Office of Smart Growth will be holding an additional meeting which will occur Wednesday, February 6, 2008 from 1:30 to 5:00 at DCA in room 129, first floor. This will be the last meeting they will have on all six grant categories.  A member of the municipal staff is required to attend.  Consultants can attend in addition to the municipal staff. Consultants can not represent the municipality on their behalf. For security purposes, they must know the name, title and affiliation of all attendees prior to the meeting. Please RSVP to Dawn Starling at (609) 292-7155 or DStarling@dca.state.nj.us.   For more information on the Smart Future Funding grants please visit: https://njdcasage.state.nj.us/ 

If you have any other questions, please call the DCA at (609) 292-7156.

Posted January 3, 2008:

Smart Future Funding - UPDATE

Due to recent developments, the DCA will not require an elected official to attend the informational or technical meetings.  In lieu, a municipality can send a duly authorized representative, preferably a municipal employee, for a specifically identified grant request.

Posted January 2, 2008:

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**

Smart Future Planning Grant

NJ Department of Community Affairs

The Office of Smart Growth has pre-scheduled mandatory assistance meetings for all potential applicants.  These sessions will take place on January 7, 8 and 9 in Trenton.  The sessions offered each day will pertain to particular areas of funding, so please be sure to attend the appropriate session based on the area you are interested in applying for.  Please click here to view full details >>

Smart Future Flyer

Posted December 13, 2007:

NEWS RELEASE

Governor Jon S. Corzine December 13, 2007  FOR MORE INFORMATION: Press Office 609-777-2600 

GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND GRANTS FOR FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN 

TRENTON – Governor Jon S. Corzine today announced more than $3.3 million in financial grants awarded by the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Relief Fund Commission (CICRFC) to help families dealing with their children’s extraordinary medical expenses.  “The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund provides New Jersey families with financial assistance for uncovered medical bills related to their child’s illness,” Governor Corzine said. “This fund ensures that families can focus on the important needs of their children without worrying about their ability to pay for necessary medical care.”  The CICRF awards approved for the first six months of this fiscal year will help 146 eligible families pay for uncovered expenses associated with their child’s illness.  “This represents aid to 37 additional families amounting to $1 million more for the same time period last year. This alone shows us the need growing at an astronomical rate.” stated Department of Human Services Commissioner, Jennifer Velez. “I am proud to say that New Jersey can provide this safety net through CICRFC – unique in the United States - for so many families when they face catastrophic medical costs for their child.”  Since its creation in 1989, the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund has awarded more than $108 million to over 4500 New Jersey families, in every county of the state. “By helping families maintain their family life while caring for a sick child and coping with mounting medical bills, the fund does almost as much for the family’s state of mind as it does for their finances,” said Jane Lorber, Chairperson of the Commission.  Families of any income may qualify, and the fund does not limit coverage to specific diseases or diagnoses.  Eligible medical and related expenses are those not fully covered by insurance, state, or federal programs, and include hospital and physician bills, medications, medical equipment, psychiatric care, home health care, and specialized home and vehicle modifications.  “We define catastrophic in terms of the economic impact the child’s illness has on the family.  We look at how high the uncovered medical expenses are compared with the family income,” said Ralph J. Condo, Executive Director of the Fund.  “A family may have health insurance, but coverage often is inadequate, and mounting bills can quickly become catastrophic for a family.”  Most families that have been helped by the fund have been working parents with health insurance, but their out-of-pocket expenses were still greater than 10 percent of their income.  “The fund helps families weather a financial crisis and return to the routine responsibilities of their lives,” said Condo.  The fund is collected from an annual surcharge of $1 per employee levied on all employers who are subject to the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law.   A family may qualify for the fund’s help if a child’s unreimbursed medical and related expenses exceed 10 percent of the family’s income up to $100,000 plus 15 percent of any excess income over $100,000.  The child must have been 21 years or younger when the medical expenses were incurred, and families must be state residents.  Expenses must have been incurred during a previous 12-month period, and expenses dating back to January 1988 will be considered.  While the legislation that created the fund protects the anonymity of families applying for help, several families who have received grant awards from the fund were willing to share their experience at today’s ceremony.     Families in Attendance: Michael and Donna Henry of Bordentown, Burlington County purchased a specialized, modified van for their son Sean, who is now 15 years old.  Sean was born with a neurological disorder of the brain and nervous system and must use a wheel chair for mobility as well as requiring assistance with all activities of daily living.   In order to access their home with the wheel chair, his family purchased a portable ramp to transport the wheel chair into the home. Although insured, the family realized that these types of expenses were not covered by insurance but would be considered by the Fund. The Commission was able to assist this family with an award of over $25,000.  Louis and Susan Varilias of Succasunna, Morris County are previous applicants to the Fund, and have applied several times on behalf of their son Louis, now 18. Louis has a progressive, degenerative neuromuscular disorder that requires him to use a motorized wheelchair.   Due to the severity and complexity of his illness Louis must see multiple specialists. In order to transport him safely and effectively, his parents purchased a modified van to accommodate his specialized transportation needs. Since the van is a once in a life time expense, in this application the Commission was able to help the family with the cost of the van modifications, physician and therapy co-payments and the cost of a ramp attaching to an existing deck- providing an additional form of access and egress.  This award totaled $32,740 to alleviate this family’s expenses. 
 
Monica Tossas of Elizabeth, Union County was struggling to transport her son Bryan De Jesus due to all of his complex medical needs. Bryan, who is now 7 years old, has a neurological disorder as well as a seizure disorder, asthma, reflux disease and severe developmental delays. Bryan sees several specialists and receives multiple therapies, requiring Ms. Tossas to purchase a modified vehicle to accommodate his specialized transportation needs.  The Fund was able to assist with those costs with an award of over $39,000.  

Bonnie Maisto of Middlesex, Middlesex County, was facing the challenge of transporting her son Aaron, now 13 years old, as his neuromuscular disorder progressed. As single mother, who has remained on good terms with her ex- husband, she also realized how important it was for Aaron to see his father consistently. So the modified vehicle not only helps Aaron getting to his required medical appointments and therapies, it also helps to keep his family intact in spite of the fact that they no longer all live under one roof.  The Commission was able to assist in this endeavor with an award of $37,000 toward the cost of the modified vehicle. 

Posted December 12, 2007:

For those considering (or are in the midst of) a building project and/or a capital campaign, you may want to attend the

 Facility Projects:  Planning, Funding & Financing Strategies Workshop

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

at Two River Theatre Company, Red Bank, NJ

Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 16, 2008 

For more information on the workshop and registration please click here .

This workshop is offered FREE OF CHARGE for Dodge Foundation grantees.

Please register directly with the Nonprofit Finance Fund.

Posted December 12, 2007:

2008 Brownfield's Roundtable January 31, 20089:00 am
at the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, 401 East State St., Trenton, NJ

Click here for flyer/information

Posted November 20, 2007:

  New Jersey State Council on the Arts    Arts Grants Available:

Posted November 20, 2007:

We thank all those who attended our grants session in Atlantic City during our Annual Conference:

MUNICIPAL EXPERIENCES IN GRANT WRITING

For those that missed the session, the following PDF documents were handed out at the session:How to Apply for a Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) Grant

NJDCA SAGE RFP'S 2008

Posted October 17, 2007:

Mark your calendars for this year's Grant Session at the

League's Annual Conference this November in Atlantic City

Wednesday, November 14th, 9 - 10:45am

MUNICIPAL EXPERIENCES IN GRANT WRITING

Visit the 92nd Annual Conference Schedule for more information.

Posted September 13, 2007:

League Session

FINDING FUNDERS:  SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PROJECTS
THROUGH NON-TRADITIONAL AVENUES!

Registration Fee: $75 for members; $150 for non-members

Speakers: Pat Bohse, President of Bohse & Associates;

Judy Doyle, Director of the Mayors Wellness Campaign for the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute

This workshop will explore ways that municipalities can secure non-traditional funding that will help

promote and support community projects.

Participants will be able to:

• Write a summary of their funding needs

Posted August 29, 2007:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 Brownsfields team is holding two Brownfields Proposal Guidelines Workshops (Helping Applicants Understand Grant Requirements) in New Jersey this September (an additional session will also be held in New York City on September 17).  Local, county and regional governments and nonprofit organizations who are currently considering applying for an EPA Brownsfields assessment, cleanup or RLF grant are strongly encouraged to participate.

These workshops are designed to assist local governments and nonprofit organizations to better understand the proposal criteria and selection process for EPA's brownfields assessment, cleanup and RLF grants.  The following topics will be addressed during the workshops:

• The different EPA brownsfields grant types and candidates eligible to apply

  The grant application process and the threshold and ranking criteria

  Proposal tips and strategies

• One-on-one assistance on specific brownfield projects
  

September 11

9am-3:30pm University Inn and Conference Center at Rutgers

New Brunswick, NJ

September 13

9am-3:30pmCamden Conference Center at Camden Technology Center

Camden, NJ

Email GrantWritingWorkshop@sra.com to register. 

For additional session information contact Alison Devine at (212) 637-4158 or at Devine.Alison@epamail.epa.gov.

Posted August 9, 2007:

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Minority and Multicultural Health has announced the availability of funds for community and faith-based organizations to participate in a peer training program that teaches skills in self-management of chronic diseases.  Applications are due August 22 for projects beginning January 1, 2008.  Click here for Annoucement, Outline, Grant Details (English) and Grant Details (Spanish).

Posted August 7, 2007:

The First Annual PARIS Awards for Excellence ceremony will be held on October 10th at the State House in Trenton.  This ceremony will honor and showcase the accomplishments of counties and municipalities through the PARIS program and highlight the benefits of the program.  For a full annoucement click here>>

Posted July 19, 2007:

Enterprise's Green Communities Projects is a grant offered to assist with the planning and implementation of green components in affordable housing developments.

Deadline: August 31

Webinar on their grant application process :

Wednesday, July 25, 2007
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Posted July 9, 2007:

The Department of Community Affairs is now offering an email listserve to notify subscribers of event and grant oppurtunities available from the DCA.  Click here to subscribe to their Grant Oppurtunity Digest.

Posted July 2, 2007:

Open grant oppurtunities:

DCA's Shelter Support Program (SSP)

Submission deadline: July 16, 2007.

Body Armor Replacement Fund Program

(According to LPS, all packages containing required PIN numbers were mailed to Chief Law Enforcement Officers and Chief Financial Officers.)

Submission deadline: August 10, 2007.

Posted June 27, 2007:

Mercer County History Regrant for FY08
APPLICATION CALENDAR:

June 18 and June 25:            Grant Writing Workshops
July 6, 2007:**                        Intent to apply letters due
July 20, 2007:                        Application Deadline (postmarked or in-person delivery)
late July/August, 2007:           Panel Review
September, 2007:                  MCC&H Commission Advisory Review
September/October 2007:    Freeholder Approval
October, 2007:                        Notification/Contracts

**Deadlines for Letter of Intent extened from original June 29 deadline. 
For this round ONLY formal Letters of Intention to apply for funding may be emailed to the Division at
tfagan@mercercounty.org.

Grant Narrative Outline

Posted June 7, 2007:

For those who missed our first Grants Teleseminar -

an audio recording of the session is now available for downloadingat a cost of $35 for the member rate.

For more information, please visit our Publications page.

Posted June 7, 2007:

The Department of Justice COPs office has annouced several grant oppurtunities:

• Community Policing Development 2007 Grant Program (CPD 2007) (7/2)

  Secure Our Schools (SOS) 2007 Grant Program

  COPS FY 2007 Methampehetamine (Meth) Initiative  (6/29)

• COPS FY 2007 Technology (Tech) Program (6/29)

Posted May 18, 2007:

The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance is accepting applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program.  Grants awarded under this program may be used to assist communitie in improving their criminal justice system and prevent drug abuse and crime.  Applications are due on June 25, 2007.  For more information click here >>>

Posted May 18, 2007:

Mark your calendars for this year's Grant Session at the

League's Annual Conference this November in Atlantic City

Wednesday, November 14th, 9 - 10:45am

MUNICIPAL EXPERIENCES IN GRANT WRITING

Visit the 92nd Annual Conference's Preliminary Schedule for more information.

Posted April 26, 2007:

FEMA - Federal aid programs available for disater recovery: Due to the recent flooding, Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Passaic, Somerset and Union Counties have received diaseter designation.  For more information click here>>>

Posted April 23, 2007:

The Post-Katrina Emergency Reform Act of 2006 directed changes to FEMA and the Department of Homeland Securities' organizational structure which included the realigning of several functions to FEMA.  As part of this reorganization, effective April 1, 2007 the Office of Grants and Training, the United States Fire Administration, National Capital Region Coordination, Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness and the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program transferred to FEMA.

Under the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) annouced last month, FEMA will now administer emergency management and terrorism grants to local governments.  Previously grant guidelines were administered by the Department of Homeland Security.

Posted April 23, 2007:

FEMA has announced the start of the application period for approximately $33.7 million in equipment and equipment training awards for first responders through its 2007 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP).

Prospective applicants may review the program solicitation through the Responder Knowledge Base.  The application submission period is open via their website from April 25 through May 29.

Posted April 23, 2007:

County or municipal government agencies may qualify for Records Disaster and Recovery Triage (Records DIRECT) emergency grant funds for disaster recovery for damaged records.  To qualify, applicants should immediately contact the Records DIRECT Grants Coordinator in the Division of Archives and Records Management (DARM) after records have sustained damage caused by fire, water, man-made or natural phenomena where immediate response is necessary to prevent the irretrievable loss of vital, permanent or archival records.  Regulations for the Records DIRECT grant program can be found on the Division of Archives and Records Management website at www.njarchives.org/links/regulations.html (See NJAC 15:3 subchapter 8).

Posted April 20, 2007:

FEMA’s Competitive Training Grant Program

As a part of the 2007 Competitive Training Grant Program (CTGP), FEMA announced the availability of $29.1 million to eligible state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, national associations, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and private sector businesses.  The program awards funds to develop and deliver innovative training programs.  The emphasis this fiscal year is on the development and delivery of courses in one of the following five focus areas:

• Public communications Executive leadership of homeland security programs Intergovernmental coordination and planning Managing homeland security risks
• Legal issues in preparation, response, and recovery
  

The deadline is 11:59 pm EDT on May 4.  Eligible entities must apply at www.grants.gov.

Posted April 20, 2007:

Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP)

The BVP, created by the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998, support the purchase of a critical resource to state and local law enforcement.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 BVP application funding period.

Submission deadline for applications is 5:00 pm EST, Monday, April 30, 2007.  Applications must be submitted via the online via the BVP system. 

Please visit www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bvpbasi for more information and/or to apply.

Posted April 10, 2007 - UPDATED April 13, 2007:

The Office of Smart Growth is now accepting applications for the 2007 round of Smart Future Planning Grants.  Only applications that meet the specific criteria described in the RFP will be considered.  Only one proposal per applicant will be accepted.  Click here for a PDF containing descriptions of the five programs available.

Posted April 5, 2007:

Grant applications are now available from the New Jersey 9-1-1 Commission to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to apply for Equipment, General Assistance and Consolidation.  Deadline is May 15, 2007.  Click here for Information and application.

Posted April 4, 2007:

Register now for our first grants teleseminar!

Engaging Private Funders: How Local Governments Can Tap Private Grant Dollars

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

 Rregistration Fee: $40.00

(Invoices will be mailed May 16, 2007)

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN

Click here for:

              Agenda                       Registration Form

Posted March 23, 2007:

The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Division of Culture and Heritage is sponsoring a grant writing workshop.

"Grant Writing Made Easy,"

Thursday, May 310 a.m. to 1:30 p.m

Atlantic Cape Community College, 341 Court House-South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House

The workshop is open to the public.  Admission is $7. For more information click here>>>.

Posted March 15, 2007:

The Department of Housing and Urban Development annouced $2.4 billion of available grant monies through 38 grant programs, click here>>>

Posted March 8, 2007:

On March 12, to make it easier for prospective borrowers to apply for assistance, the NJEDA will launch its new online application for financial assistance at http://www.njeda.com/online.
EDA assistance is designed to spur urban revitalization, encourage development of technology companies, bridge financing gaps and increase access to capital for small and mid-sized businesses and nonprofit borrowers.

Those interested in applying for financial assistance are strongly encouraged to speak to an EDA finance officer prior to completing an application.  Any organization interested in exploring EDA resources can call the EDA Customer Care line at (609) 777-4898 or email CustomerCare@njeda.com.

Posted March 8, 2007:

The Department of Community Affairs has released a Request for Proposals for the FY 2007 Domestic Violence Police Training Reimbursement Grant.  This grant is accessible through the DCA SAGE system. 

Two technical assistance training sessions for this grant are being held on Friday, March 16, 2007.When: Session I at 10:00 and Session II at 2:00

Where: DCA, 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08625.

Municipalities planning to apply should strongly consider attending and RSVP to individual listed as this grant's contact on the SAGE page.

Posted February 27, 2007:

The American Association of Grant Professionals has posted a full schedule, registration information and information regarding hotel reservation for their First Annual Conference this May 7th on their website. 

At 10:15am a session will be held that is devoted to funding municipal initiatives.

Click here for schedules and information.

Posted February 27, 2007:

Rutgers University Grantwriting Skills Workshop

Tuesday, June 19, 20079:30am – 3:30pmLivingston Campus, Piscataway

Workshop topics will include researching grants, the functions, components and criteria for effective proposals, developing proposal budgets and steps to follow should you not get the funding that you are seeking.  For more information click here .

Posted December 19, 2006:

Save the Date!

Who: The American Association of Grant ProfessionalsWhat: First Annual Conference, "Developing Connections"

When: May 7, 2007

Wheres: Atlantic City

The American Association of Grant Professionals are currently accepting proposals for those wishing to do presentations at the conference.  Proposals are due January 12.  For more information click here .

Posted November 21, 2006:

Who: The Disadvantaged Brownfields Communities Network

What: 90-minute webcast; Dollars and Sense: Smart Brownfields Financing Options for Disadvantaged Communities. 

When: December 14, 2006, at 2 PM

Webcast will provide an overview of federal and state financing resources and discuss how to prepare brownfield properties for private investment.  It is free to the first 100 registrants, after which the cost will be $40.  For more information and/or to register visit http://www.eventbuilder.com/encounter/DBCN.

Posted October 23, 2006:

The NJDEP has recently made available a reference chart to outline current eligibility requirements for their Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund.  Click here for PDF.

Posted October 17, 2006:

The DCA recently made changes to their SHARE and COUNT grants, as well as to their Feasibility Study and Implementation grant guidelines and application processes.  Click here for details

Posted October 13, 2006:

"Safe Routes to School" Open Houses October 19, 23, 24, 25, 30, November 1 and 8.  Safe Routes to School is a federal, state and local effort to enable and encourage children to walk and bicycle to school.  A new statewide grant program will be offered to municipalities, counties, school districts and non-profits.  Those interested in learning about Safe Routes to School and the new grant program can click here for more details on upcoming the open houses.

Posted October 13, 2006:

The next Quarterly Brownfields Roundtable will be held Monday, October 16 at the DEP building in the Public Hearing Room on the first floor.  10:00am to 12:00pm: Workshop session for municipal, county, state, federal and non-profit communities to learn from public entities what is working and what is challenging their brownfield redevelopment efforts.   

1:00pm to 4:00pm: Forum open to all interested in New Jersey brownfields redevelopment; main topic of discussion will be the Grace Period Rule.  

Posted September 12, 2006:

Governor Corizine has announced a the availability of a competitive grant oppurtunity; High-Growth Workforce Investment Grants .  High-Growth Workforce Investment Grants place priority on developing a world-class work force in New Jersey through upgrading worker skills.  Two cycles of applications will be accepted this fiscal year.  The first cycle of applications will be accepted

September 12 through October 6.  The second cycle of applications will be accepted January 2 through January 26.  Click here for the notice of grant availability.  Or visit New Jersey's Business Portal "Taking Care of Business".

Posted September 12, 2006:

Mark your calendars for this year's Grant Session at the

League's Annual Conference this November in Atlantic City

Wednesday, November 15th, 9-10am

Grants Administration - Gaining Project Contributions through Partnerships

Visit the 91st Annual Conference's Workshop/Education Session Schedule for more information.

Posted September 6, 2006:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 Brownfields Team is holding a Proposal Guidelines Workshop to help prospective applicants in preparing applications for the EPA's Brownsfields grants on October 3rd & 4th.  Click here for more details>>>  or   Click here for word document

Posted July 19, 2006:

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is accepting proposals for its Youth Transitions to Work Grant Program ; the deadline is July 27, 2006.

Posted June 12, 2006:

The deadline for the Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services' Enhanced 9-1-1 Grant Program General Assistance and Consolidation grant has been extended to June 30, 2006.

Posted May 22, 2006:

The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers, Community Foundation of New Jersey, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities are holding a Transportation Planning and Reform Briefing and Roundtable Discussion Thursday, June 8.  Click here for more information.

Posted April 17, 2006:

Telemarketing fraud tips - beware of claims of "free government grants".  Please read information from the National Consumer's League for more information.

Posted April 7, 2006:

The Employment and Training Adiministration (ETA) and Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives recently announced the availability of $4,000,000 in grant money for "grassroots" organizations with the ability of connecting to a local One-Stop delivery system.  Application deadline is May 2, 2006.  Visit http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga.cfm for an application and/or more information.

Posted April 5, 2006:

The NJDEP will be holding its next Quarterly Brownfield Roundtable on Monday, April 10.  The Roundtable will be held in the Public Hearing Room at the Department of Environmental Protection, 401 East State Street, Trenton.  The morning session, from 10:00 to 12:00, will be a Transit Village Application writing workshop, and is to municipalities, counties and other government entities, as well as not-for-profit organizations.  The afternoon session, from 1:00 to 4:00, is a forum open to all with an interest in redeveloping brownfields.  Contact the NJDEP directly for more information.

Posted April 4, 2006:

The Department of Community Affairs has annouced that applications are available for matching grants from the Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund for both planning and capital preservation.  Prospective applicants are invited to attend one of two workshops; April 10 or April 12.  Click here to view a PDF of the DCA's press release and for more information, or visit the www.njht.org. 

Posted January 24, 2006:

The League, in conjunction with GrantStation, is offering a new email service that will provide subscribers with weekly updates on grant industry news, information on upcoming conferences, links to funding oppurtunities, updates and federal deadlines.  When you sign-up for this service, you are signing up to have pertinent grant information delivered directly to your mailbox each week.  The email addresses provided to this service are strictly confidential, and will not be used for any reason other than to receive the above mentioned emails.  To subscribe to this list click here.

Posted January 11, 2006:

The New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports will be holding a one-day Leaders’ Academy on May 12, 2006, at the Trenton Marriott at Lafayette Yard, Trenton, New Jersey.   This academy will provide valuable information and tools for developing plans to promote health and physical activity at the local level.  Community teams that attend the Leaders’ Academy are eligible to apply for mini grants of up to $2,500 by completing an application.  These mini grants are competitive and it is anticipated that 10 to 20 municipalities will receive a grant award.  Team members are expected to be present at the Leaders’ Academy to be eligible for the grant.  Click here for more information on the event or click here for more information on applications.  You may also contact Karin Mille, at the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, at (609) 292-1723 for more information.

Posted January 9, 2006:

The NJDEP Office of Brownfield Reuse is hosting their Quarterly Brownfield Roundtables on February 3.  The Roundtable's Agenda includes a workshop on generating a successful Brownfield Development Area (BDA) application, as BDA designation boosts the municipal grants available from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund from $3 million to $5 million.  The agenda also includes time to go over the changes made to this funding source that were included in Senate bill S277, which was enacted last year.  For more information on this program, as well as other scheduled Roundtables throughout 2006, click here , or contact Stephen Kehayes in the Office of Brownfield Reuse at Stephen.Kehayes@dep.state.nj.us or by telephone at 609-777-0649.

Posted January 9, 2006:

The College of New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Center has annouced its Building Livable Communities grant program available for municipalities in Hunderton, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset counties (non-profit organizations may partner with municipalities and submit applications).  This program is meant to assist municipalities in meeting regional land use challanges.  All grants require a 25% match by the applicants.  The application deadline is February 24, 2006.  Click here for a PDF document containing more information.

Posted January 6, 2006:

Courtesy of NJDEP, suggestions given by Larry D'Andrea, EPA Region 2 Brownfields Office, at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's EPA grant writing workshop on October 17, 2005 have been posted in our Grant Seeker's Toolkit at http://www.njslom.org/EPAGrantApplications.html.

Posted December 12, 2005:

Grant funds are now available for the Food Stamp Outreach Program.  The due date for letters of intent is January 6, 2006, and 5pm April 3, 2006 for applications.  Visit the Food & Nutrition Service's Web site for more information.

Posted September 9, 2005:

Writing Award-Winning Brownsfield Grant Proposals training seminar October 17 at Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers' New Brunswick campus.

Posted September 6, 2005:

The deadline for the Department of Community Affairs' Smart Future Planning Grant has been extended to October 15, 2005.

Posted September 2, 2005:

The Grant Institute will hold a three-day grant writing workshop at Rutger's University Newark campus October 5-7.  See flyer for more information and registration pricing.

Posted June 29, 2005:

The Department of Community Affairs has annouced the launching of its new New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency's Web site.  Visit http://www.state.nj.us/dca/hmfa/biz/gov/local/ for local government funding oppurtunities and housing programs.

Posted June 28, 2005:

Don't miss our Grant Workshops at the

League's Annual Conference this November in Atlantic City

9am - Meeting the Movers and the Shakers in the Grant Giving World

(Representatives from the public/private sector who make the decisions when it comes to awarding grants will discuss what they look for in grant proposals.)

10:45am - Grant Writing Made Easier (A hands-on introduction to the grant writing process and tips for grant research.)

Posted June 20, 2005:

Grants administered to the Department of Community Affairs through their new SAGE program (a new electronic grant administration system recently implemented by the DCA) can only be submitted electronically.  This new system will allow municipalities to track their application/grant status through all stages of the award process; from the very beginning of the application process (municipalities can view the status of their applications online), up until their last grant payment.  To view grant announcements available through SAGE visit https://njdcasage.state.nj.us/Portal.asp.  For more information on the SAGE system, contact the Department of Community Affairs’ Help Desk at helpdesk@dca.state.nj.us or via phone at (609) 292-8134.

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