New JerseyState may fully fund some nonprofit projects on state land
Qualifying nonprofits could receive grants for projects on state-owned property, while the department would decide whether to require matching funds.
What it does
Qualifying nonprofits could receive grants for projects on state-owned property that cover up to all project costs. The department could still require them to provide matching funds.
Argument forGrants covering all project costs could help qualifying nonprofits repair or improve state-owned property when they cannot raise matching money.
Argument againstIf the department requires matching funds, some nonprofits may be unable to get grants for eligible projects on state-owned property.
More detail
The Department of Environmental Protection may require matching funds or award a grant covering up to all project costs. This applies to qualifying tax-exempt nonprofit organizations. The projects must develop, repair, or improve property on state-owned land. The grant may come from the Preserve New Jersey Green Acres Fund or a similar State fund. The act would take effect immediately if enacted.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Sep 24Substituted by S4495 (1R)Latest
- Sep 17Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jun 23Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste CommitteeIntroduced
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