Grants & funding in New Jersey local government
What New Jersey city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
533 New Jersey meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Jersey with the most grants & funding activity
- Hunterdon County, NJ (35)
- Bergen County, NJ (34)
- Ridgewood, NJ (27)
- Sussex, NJ (24)
- Morris County, NJ (22)
- Cape May County, NJ (21)
- Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (21)
- Lodi, NJ (20)
- Warren County, NJ (16)
- Middlesex County, NJ (15)
- Newark, NJ (15)
- Clinton, NJ (14)
Latest matching meetings
Clifton Board of Education to vote on multiple grants and nursing contract
The Board is deciding on the acceptance of several federal and state grants for the 2026-2027 school year. They are also considering a contract for non-public school nursing services and a proclamation for Disability Pride Month.
Sussex County Commissioners to vote on road projects and trail grants
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several infrastructure contracts, including roadway engineering and traffic striping. The body is also reviewing FY2026 trail grant applications for multiple municipalities and approving various federal and state grant applications.
Council approves purchase of four automated license plate readers for $98,110
The Passaic City Council will consider a series of resolutions authorizing purchases, contracts, grant applications, and routine items. Key items include the purchase and installation of four automated license plate readers from Gold Type Business Machines, Inc. for $98,110. Additional approvals cover a police mobile…
Council to amend downtown plan to allow mixed‑use fuel stations with residences
The Washington Borough Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its July 21 meeting. Items include a $290,000 road improvement ordinance, a proposed amendment to the Downtown Redevelopment Plan to permit mixed‑use automobile fuel stations with convenience stores and residential units, and ordinances…
Hamilton Council considers $18.2 million in bonds for capital and sewer improvements
The Town Council is reviewing several large-scale funding ordinances for infrastructure and wastewater systems. The meeting also includes a wide range of grant applications, contract renewals, and a proposal to acquire land for affordable housing.
Board to authorize $13.7M in municipal loan guarantees
The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to authorize loan guarantees for municipal projects in Readington, Holland, Clinton, Milford, and Lambertville, totaling up to $13.7 million. The meeting also includes resolutions for economic development grants, various capital purchases, and the…
Council approves $34,000 short‑term lease of 6 Thomas Street to 55 Main SR Urban Renewal
The South River Borough Council met on July 20, 2026 to consider a first‑reading ordinance authorizing a short‑term lease of the public property at 6 Thomas Street to 55 Main SR Urban Renewal LLC for $34,000. The council also adopted a series of consent resolutions covering routine budget items, contract awards, and…
Environmental Commission reviews lighting and solar ordinance amendments
The Environmental Commission will discuss its role in providing input on proposed lighting and solar ordinance amendments from the Master Plan. The body will also review updates on habitat initiatives and a regional resilience planning grant from the NJDEP.
Environmental Commission discusses pollinator garden and upcoming Green Fair
The Environmental Commission will review updates on the Community Energy Planning Grant and the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. The body will discuss a potential homeowner grant program for the Nocturnal Pollinator Garden and plan for the September 12 Green Fair.
City Commission considers $1.15 M bond to buy a jet vactor truck and street sweeper
The Millville City Commission will hold a work session to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Items include a bond ordinance to appropriate $1,150,000 for a jet vactor truck and street sweeper, an ordinance adding handicapped parking at 323 South 3rd Street, and various resolutions on tax adjustments, grant…
Bond ordinance to fund standpipe water tank repair ($1.176 M)
The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on a bond ordinance that appropriates $1,176,500 and issues $1,117,675 in general improvement bonds to repair and renovate a standpipe water storage tank. Several ordinances will be introduced for first reading, including amendments to the Trees code, speed limits and…
County approves $10.3M IT hardware contract and $1.2M affordable housing grant
The Middlesex County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including a $10.3 million contract for computer hardware and software, a $1.2 million grant for affordable housing, and legal services for PFAS investigation. The board will also hold a public hearing on a resolution to set commissioners'…
Bergen County to accept $4.5 million grant for 2026 FIFA World Cup security
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several grant acceptances for public health, homeless services, and law enforcement. The meeting includes approvals for various county contracts and park improvement projects.
Council to appropriate $194,341 for Ralph Avenue and Legion Place improvements
The Hillsdale Borough Council will consider several ordinances, including a capital ordinance to appropriate $194,341 for improvements to Ralph Avenue and Legion Place. Other items include ordinances establishing recreation department program fees, recreation department salaries, and vacating public rights on a…
Lodi Improvement Committee to discuss City Council presentation and 2026 activities
The committee will discuss an update presentation for the City Council and review task assignments for its 2026 annual activities. The body will also determine topics for upcoming August and September meetings.
Board approves $4.5M capital improvements and various contracts
The Cape May County Board of Commissioners will approve a consent agenda of resolutions, including hiring new employees, awarding contracts for road resurfacing and site remediation, and accepting various grants totaling over $1 million. The meeting also includes a motion to appropriate $4.5 million for capital…
Town Council to vote on official compensation and street safety grants
The Town Council will consider ordinances to establish compensation for the Mayor, Council, and non-union management. The body will also review grant applications for sidewalk and road improvements and a purchase agreement for affordable housing.
Council to vote on water/sewer rate changes and Washington Ave grant apps
The council will vote on a resolution amending water and sewer rates (Resolution 26-239) and approve grant applications for Washington Avenue improvements in two segments. They will also hear a presentation on 'Skip the Stuff' from the Environmental Commission and consider a consent agenda covering contracts, grants…
Princeton Council to consider $121,500 engineering contract for road improvements
The Mayor and Council will review the 2025 Audit Report and a Community Needs Assessment. The body is deciding on several professional service agreements, grant applications, and park management agreements.
Chatham Council to discuss water rates and road improvement grants
The Borough Council will consider several resolutions including amendments to the water and sewer fee schedule. The meeting also includes proposals for NJDOT grant applications regarding Washington Avenue improvements.
City to adopt $3 million bond ordinance for Winchester Avenue sewer replacement
The Ventnor City Commission will adopt two bond ordinances: one for $1,270,000 to fund fire department equipment and vehicles, and another for $3,000,000 to finance Phase 1 of the Winchester Avenue sanitary sewer main replacement. The meeting also includes the adoption of a financial‑agreement ordinance with Ventnor…
Hackettstown Council to vote on affordable housing and development fee ordinances
The Mayor and Town Council will hold public hearings and final adoptions for three ordinances concerning affordable housing obligations and dog restrictions on public walkways. The body will also consider several resolutions related to housing administration and infrastructure grants.
Finalize guiding principles and funding for open space acquisition
The Open Space Committee will finalize guiding principles for acquiring open space and a funding allocation approach. They will also discuss park stewardship, July events, and potential acquisition properties. The meeting includes public comment and liaison reports.
Council to amend Monmouth Mall plan to permit veterinary offices
The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 15-2026, which amends the Monmouth Mall Redevelopment Plan to add veterinary offices as an allowed use. The meeting also includes several consent‑agenda resolutions: redeeming tax sale certificates, releasing escrow funds for Tesla Inc., approving…
Warren County proposes creating an Improvement Authority and restructuring parks
The Board of County Commissioners will consider an ordinance to create the Warren County Improvement Authority and resolutions to establish a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The meeting includes decisions on road resurfacing, land easements, and several grant agreements for transit and law enforcement.
Commission to review subdivision at 21 Montana Ave and mixed-use at 213 Bunting Ave
The Environmental Commission will consider two land-use applications: a minor subdivision at 21 Montana Ave and a use variance/site plan for a commercial/residential rebuilding at 213 Bunting Ave. The meeting also includes updates from the Green Team on pollinator initiatives, a maintenance schedule, and an ANJEC…
Town approves up to $3.97 million construction loan notes for water main replacement
The Clinton Town Council met on July 8, 2026 to consider a series of resolutions and reports. It approved a water capacity reservation of 2,160 gallons per day for a multi‑family development at 6 West Street. The Council authorized the submission and execution of grant application MA‑2027‑00057 to the New Jersey…
Board authorizes $260,625 purchase of wheel loader for fleet management
At its July 8 meeting, the Sussex County Board of Commissioners adopted a series of resolutions authorizing multiple purchases and contracts. The most significant is the $260,625.14 purchase of a wheel loader for the Office of Fleet Management. Other approvals include radio communication equipment for the Sheriff’s…
Council will vote on water system contracts and a storage‑tank capital bond ordinance
The Ridgewood Village Council met on July 8, 2026 via Zoom and telephone. The agenda included multiple water‑related actions such as contracts for SCADA programming, distribution main improvements, and a Water Capital Bond Ordinance for storage‑tank renovations and corrosion control. The council also considered…
Commission will discuss plans to obtain grant funding for 2026‑2027.
The Point Pleasant Beach Historic Preservation Commission will meet to introduce a new member, review the Historical Ordinance Plan, receive updates on the USGC Station, consider how to secure grant money for 2026‑2027, and verify the current budget and its use. These items are for discussion rather than formal…
Council to vote on $2.5M fire truck purchase and consent resolutions
The Point Pleasant Beach Council will hold an executive session for legal matters, then a regular meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes a $2.5 million aerial fire truck, denial of a film permit for a TV production renting a private residence, and a grant application for road improvements. Discussions will…
Millville seeks $350k UEZ grant for business district improvements
The City Commission will consider several resolutions authorizing applications for Urban Enterprise Zone grants totaling over $750,000, including $350,000 for business district improvements Phase 3 and $152,878 for the FY2027 administration budget. Also on the agenda: first reading of an ordinance to add handicapped…
$8M PFAS bond, $3.5M lead line bonds up for vote
The council will introduce two bond ordinances totaling $11.5 million for water/sewer utility improvements: $8 million for PFAS remediation and $3.5 million for lead service line replacement. Also on the agenda are a yard waste collection ordinance amendment, a resolution authorizing a deer management contract with…
Millville seeks over $750k in UEZ funds for administration, business district, clean team, events
The City Commission will discuss and vote on multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key items include an ordinance to allow digital message board signs under limited circumstances, and several resolutions authorizing applications for Urban Enterprise Zone assistance funds totaling over $750,000 for administration…
Board to approve $1.98M housing and community development plan
The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners will vote on the PY2026 Annual Action Plan, which allocates $1,364,380 in CDBG funds and $612,062 in HOME funds for affordable housing and community development. Other resolutions include settling tax appeals with Walmart for properties in Deptford and Washington Townships…
Board to vote on $3M courthouse dome restoration, $1.5M drainage, opioid funds
The Bergen County Board of Commissioners will vote on multiple resolutions at their July 1, 2026 public meeting, including acceptance of a $1.38 million opioid settlement fund, a $3 million grant for the historic courthouse dome restoration, and a $1.5 million contract for drainage system and bridge repairs. Other…
Council to vote on $250K open space grant for Sorrentino Park pickleball, soccer fields
The council is holding a public hearing and considering a resolution to apply for a $250,000 Monmouth County Open Space Trust Fund grant for Sorrentino Park pickleball and soccer field improvements, with a total project cost of $500,000. They are also introducing an ordinance to add gun permit fees to the list of fee…
Commission to review draft ordinance banning data centers in all zones
The Paramus Environmental Commission will discuss a draft ordinance that would define data centers and prohibit them in all zones, citing concerns over water and energy use. Other items include the Environmental Commission budget, a Saddle River Restoration Grant application, and a Retailer Plastic Reduction…
Shade Tree Commission to discuss tree planting, ordinance, and grant
The Chatham Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss ongoing projects and new business. Items include a draft ordinance, a DEP grant application, tree planting locations, and educational signage. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the May 28, 2026, meeting.
Committee to consider grant resolutions for multiple Sussex County townships
The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes from May, discuss correspondence regarding the FY2025 Highlands Conservation Act Grant Funding Opportunity, and consider resolutions for grants for a dozen municipalities including Byram, Fredon, Green, and others. There is no new business…