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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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New Jersey Loan Expansion and Network Development (NJ Lend)

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NJEDA Board Approves $79M for Large-Scale Building Decarbonization Projects Through RETROFIT NJ Program

Jake Trinidad

June 11, 2026

TRENTON, N.J. (June 11, 2026) – Yesterday, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved $79 million in grant awards to ten large-scale decarbonization and energy efficiency projects under the Reducing Emissions through Retrofits, Optimization, Fuel-Switching, and Innovative Technologies (RETROFIT NJ) Program.

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Press Releases | Uncategorized
NJEDA Approves Aspire Awards to Senior Housing Development in Totowa
ByJake Trinidad June 10, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (June 10, 2026) – Today, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved tax credits under the Aspire Program to support an affordable senior housing development project in Totowa.
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NOTICE OF NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 6/10/2026
ByHector Serrano June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
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 10, 2026, at 10:00 am.
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Notice of Public Hearing (TEFRA)
ByMoises Lara June 2, 2026June 2, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (TEFRA) (Posted June 2, 2026 at 2:10 pm) NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) will hold a public hearing at its regular monthly meeting on June 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Authority’s Board Room located at 36 […]
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Press Releases
$5M in Funding Still Available for NJEDA’s Cannabis Business Development Grant Program
ByJake Trinidad May 26, 2026May 26, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (May 26, 2026) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that approximately $5 million in funding is still available for the Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant Program.
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NJEDA and SOSA Officially Cut Ribbon on NJ BASE
ByJake Trinidad May 19, 2026May 19, 2026
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (May 19, 2026) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and global innovation execution company SOSA officially cut the ribbon on the New Jersey Business Acceleration and Soft-Landing Ecosystem (NJ BASE).
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NJEDA Board Approves CAFE Program Award for New Jersey Symphony’s New Permanent Location
ByJake Trinidad May 14, 2026May 14, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (May 14, 2026) – Yesterday, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved more than $29 million in tax credits under the Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion (CAFE) Program to New Jersey Symphony in support of the Symphony Center at the Powerhouse Arts District in Jersey City.
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Upcoming Board Meetings

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10:00 am

Wednesday

July 22, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

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

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May 13, 2026

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April 9, 2026

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March 12, 2026

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February 25, 2026

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January 28, 2026

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January 15, 2026

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December 15, 2025

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November 12, 2025

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October 30, 2025

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Thursday

May 21, 2026

Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer (NOL) Program Webinar

Virtual

The Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program enables qualified, unprofitable NJ-based technology or biotechnology companies with fewer than 225 US employees (including parent company and all subsidiaries) to sell a percentage of net operating losses (NOL) and research and development …

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