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Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Program

The Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Program will provide short-term financial support for small and medium (up to 50 employees) New Jersey businesses affected by the Route 80 closures Applicants must certify a negative financial impact of at least $1,000 for the first quarter of 2025.

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now accepting applications for the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program

The AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program is a competitive program to select an eligible Administrator for developing and executing a statewide AI Innovation Challenge, and managing the disbursement of awards to AI Innovation Challenge winners.

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Main Street Acquisition Support Grant

The Main Street Acquisition Support Grant product is a pilot product under the Main Street Recovery Fund that will offer a grant of up to $50,000 to reimburse an eligible NJ small business for closing costs related to a New Jersey commercial property that the business purchased to operate from.

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NJEDA to Open Applications for Film Works Grant Program

The NJ Film Works Grant Program is a competitive funding opportunity that will award grants to support workforce development, training, and skills programs that strengthen and diversify the state’s film and digital media talent pipeline with a particular focus on NJ’s Overburdened Communities.

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NJ Capital Access Fund

Developed by the NJEDA, the NJ Capital Access Fund provides working capital with fixed interest rates and flexible spending guidelines, so you have the freedom to achieve more and to plan your business’s bright future.

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REal Estate and Development

Community REvitalization

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News & Update

NJEDA Board Approves Historic Property Award to Trenton-Based Nonprofit

Jake Trinidad

June 11, 2025

TRENTON, N.J. (June 11, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a tax credit award of $12 million to rehabilitate an 1839 historic church structure in Trenton under the Historic Property Reinvestment Program (HPRP).

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Press Releases

NOTICE OF CCRC BOARD MEETING

ByFabiola Saturne June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Please be advised that the next Capital City Redevelopment Corporation Board Meeting will be held in person and via teleconference on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 11:00 am.

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NJEDA Awards $7M to Revitalize Trenton’s South Broad Street Corridor

ByJake Trinidad June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

TRENTON, N.J. (June 6, 2025) – New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan joined Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora and city officials today to announce a grant award under the Urban Investment Fund (UIF) Grant Program to the City of Trenton.

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NOTICE OF NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 6/11/2025

ByHector Serrano June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s next public Board Meeting will be held in person, via conference call, and via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 10:00 am. Members of the public may participate in the meeting attending in person, by calling in on the conference line, or joining via Microsoft Teams link. […]

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Notice of Public Hearing (TEFRA)

ByMailyse Dejesus June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (TEFRA) (June 3, 2025) The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) will hold a public hearing at its regular monthly meeting on June 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Authority’s Board Room located at 36 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 and via teleconference at 1-888-790-3708 (Conference ID: […]

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NJEDA to Open Applications for New Jersey Innovation Fellows AI Cohort

ByJake Trinidad May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

TRENTON, N.J. (May 29, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will open applications for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) cohort within the New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program (NJIF) program on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

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NJEDA Expands Geographic Eligibility for NJ Cool Program

ByJake Trinidad May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

TRENTON, N.J. (May 29, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has expanded eligibility for the NJ Cool Program, which provides grants to building owners and tenants undertaking retrofit construction projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing buildings.

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Upcoming Board Meetings

June

9:30 am

Friday

June 13, 2025

NJEDA Board Retreat

New Jersey Bioscience Center – 675 US Highway One, North Brunswick, NJ 08902

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Past Board Meetings

June 11, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

May 13, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

April 9, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

March 12, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

February 24, 2025

NJEDA BOARD MEETING

January 23, 2025

Special Telephonic NJEDA Board Meeting

December 19, 2024

NJEDA Board Meeting

November 18, 2024

NJEDA Board Meeting

October 9, 2024

NJEDA Board Meeting

September 11, 2024

NJEDA Board Meeting

All Board Meetings

EVENTS CALENDAR

Featured

2:00 pm

Friday

May 30, 2025

Info Session: Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Certifications for CPA Firms

Virtual

Training session for CPA firms to ensure that the AUP they perform align with NJEDA standards. These trainings will provide detailed guidance on the statutory requirements of the program, helping firms stay informed and compliant, including but not limited to, …

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2:00 pm

Tuesday

June 24, 2025

Clean Energy Office Hours

Virtual

Join for an opportunity to learn about NJEDA’s clean energy financing and incentives programs designed to support companies in New Jersey. Hear brief presentations, ask questions, and connect with NJEDA’s Clean Energy Team. The main programming is expected to last …