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NJ LEAF

New Jersey Lending for Equity, Access, and Financing Program (NJ LEAF)

The NJ LEAF pilot loan provides flexible lending options for both fixed assets and working capital, helping licensed recreational cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and testing laboratories grow and stabilize their operations in New Jersey.

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NJ LEND

Small Business Fund

The Small Business Fund offers flexible financing of up to $500,000 to support both early-stage and established New Jersey small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Serving businesses and organizations with up to $3 million in annual revenues, the program finances working capital, equipment, and owner-occupied real estate – strengthening operations today while enabling future growth.

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Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program

The Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program is a voluntary financing tool which allows qualifying commercial real property owners to access financing to undertake qualifying energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resiliency improvements on their buildings and repay the investment through an additional charge/assessment similar to their real property tax bill.

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New Jersey Loan Expansion and Network Development (NJ Lend)

New Jersey Loan Expansion and Network Development (NJ LEND) is a 3-year pilot program designed to expand NJEDA’s lending capacity to further support the growth and stability of New Jersey-based businesses. Eligible businesses can access up to $5 million in financing to purchase or refinance owner-occupied commercial real estate, acquire equipment, or secure working capital.

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News & Updates

NJEDA to Open Applications for Next Cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program

Jake Trinidad

September 2, 2026

TRENTON, N.J. (September 2, 2026) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will open applications for Cohort III of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) Program on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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Clean Energy | Press Releases
NJEDA Updates Clean Energy Programs to Advance New Projects & Drive Down Energy Costs
ByJake Trinidad August 26, 2026August 27, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (August 26, 2026) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board recently approved modifications to the Take Charge Program and the NJ Cool Program to increase available funding, advance new solar and energy storage installations, reduce energy bills for businesses and institutions, and drive down greenhouse gas emissions.
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NJEDA CAFE Program will Support Asbury Park Convention Hall Renovations
ByJake Trinidad August 24, 2026August 24, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (August 24, 2026) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion (CAFE) Program award to support the Asbury Park Convention Hall’s $130 million renovation project.
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NJEDA and RWJBarnabas Health Announce $10M Investment to Support Innovative Life Sciences Startups
ByJake Trinidad August 20, 2026August 20, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (August 20, 2026) – Today, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a commitment of up to $5 million to an investment fund managed by Portal Innovations to support New Jersey life sciences companies based at the New Jersey Innovation Hub in the New Jersey Health + Life Science Exchange (HELIX) Strategic Innovation Center (SIC).
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Press Releases
NOTICE OF SPECIAL NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 8/20/2026
ByHector Serrano August 14, 2026August 18, 2026
A Special Meeting of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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Clean Energy | Press Releases
NJEDA and Nuveen Green Capital Announce Closing of $101M Loan under the Garden State C-PACE Program for Lionsgate Studios Newark 
ByJake Trinidad August 13, 2026August 13, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (August 13, 2026) – Today, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and Nuveen Green Capital announced the closing of a $101 million loan under the Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program.
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Press Releases
Battleship New Jersey Approved for NJEDA CAFE Award to Support its Expansion & Improvement Project
ByJake Trinidad August 12, 2026August 12, 2026
CAMDEN, N.J. (August 12, 2026) – Today, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Chief Executive Officer Evan Weiss and Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial CEO Marshall Spevak announced that the Authority’s Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion (CAFE) Program will support the museum’s planned expansion and improvement project.
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Upcoming Board Meetings

September

10:00 am

Wednesday

September 16, 2026

NJEDA Annual Board Meeting

NJEDA Board Room, 36 West State Street, Trenton, NJ Teleconference: 1-888-790-3708 Conference ID: 7825427

Past Board Meetings

August 20, 2026

NJEDA Special Board Meeting

July 22, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

June 10, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

May 13, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

April 9, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

March 12, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

February 25, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

January 28, 2026

NJEDA Special Board Meeting

January 15, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

December 15, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

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9:00 am

Tuesday

September 22, 2026

Small Business Resource Fair

NJIT Campus Center 150 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Business owners, entrepreneurs, local government representatives, chambers of commerce, and business districts – don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn about multiple resources, all in one place! NJEDA representatives, along with state and federal partners, will be on hand to …

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9:00 am

Tuesday

September 22, 2026

Small Business Resource Fair

NJIT Campus Center 150 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ 07102

October 1, 2026

Garden State C-PACE Program Webinar for Municipalities

Virtual

Join us for an informational webinar on the NJEDA’s Garden State C-PACE Program for an overview of how municipalities can opt-in to the program. The program is a voluntary financing tool which allows qualifying commercial real property owners to access …

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