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) Morris County, 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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REAL ESTATE GAP FINANCING GRANT PROGRAM

The Real Estate Gap Financing Grant Program is a $10 million pilot program established to provide grants for real estate development projects located in distressed, eligible municipalities that require gap financing and that address the negative economic impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.

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New Jersey HISTORIC PROPERTY REINVESTMENT PROGRAM

The Historic Property Reinvestment Program is a $50 million competitive tax credit program to leverage the federal historic tax credit program to support rehabilitation projects of identified historic properties.

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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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News & Updates

Press Release
April 22nd, 2025

NJEDA Board Approves Program to Assist Companies in Creating Employee Stock Ownership Plans

TRENTON, N.J. (April 22, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Assistance Program, which will connect applicants with an approved contractor to perform feasibility studies and provide technical assistance.
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April 21st, 2025

NJEDA Board Approves New $30M Loan Program

TRENTON, N.J. (April 21, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a new loan program designed to support the evolving needs of New Jersey businesses.
Press Release
April 16th, 2025

NJEDA Brings NJ’s Innovation Ecosystem Together for Founders and Funders’ All Stars Event

TRENTON, N.J. (April 16, 2025) – Last month, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held a New Jersey Founders and Funders’ All-Stars Alumni Pitch Competition and Resource Fair, bringing startups, investors, and other innovation economy stakeholders together for a day of pitches, an ecosystem resource fair, and many informal networking opportunities.
Press Release
April 15th, 2025

NJEDA to Open Applications for Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Program Next Week

TRENTON, N.J. (April 15, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will open applications for the Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Program on Tuesday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m.
Press Release
April 11th, 2025

NJEDA Releases Draft Updated Film Tax Credit Program Rules for Informal Public Feedback

TRENTON, N.J. (April 11, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is seeking public input on proposed amendment to the Garden State Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program Rules.
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April 11th, 2025

NJEDA Board Awards Tax Credits to Support Rehabilitation of Former YMCA Building in Atlantic City

TRENTON, N.J. (April 11, 2025) – Last month, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a tax credit award of over $10 million to rehabilitate a five-story building in Atlantic City under the Historic Property Reinvestment Program (HPRP).
Press Release
April 9th, 2025

NJEDA to Host In-Person & Virtual Information Sessions for Upcoming Route 80 Grant Program

TRENTON, N.J. (April 9, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) will host several information sessions for small business owners interested in the Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Program.
Press Release
April 8th, 2025

NOTICE OF CCRC BOARD MEETING

Please be advised that the next Capital City Redevelopment Corporation Board Meeting will be held in person and via teleconference on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 11:00 am.
Press Release
April 7th, 2025

NJEDA Now Accepting Applications for CAFE Program

TRENTON, N.J. (April 7, 2025) – Applications for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Cultural and Arts Facilities Expansion (CAFE) Program are now open.

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April 4th, 2025

Governor Murphy Announces NJEDA Grant Program to Support Small Businesses Affected by the Route 80 Shutdown

TRENTON, N.J. (April 4, 2025) – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) plans to create a $5 million grant program aimed at supporting small businesses in Morris County that have experienced a decline in revenue due to the lane closures on Route 80…
Press Release
April 2nd, 2025

NOTICE OF NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 04/09/2025

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, April 9, 2025, at 10:00 am.
Press Release
March 28th, 2025

During NJEDA’s Women’s History Month Roundtable, Women Business Owners Share Experience of Growing Their Company in NJ

TRENTON, N.J. (March 28, 2025) – Last week, five women-owned business owners joined a roundtable discussion to share their stories of opening and growing their businesses in New Jersey.
Press Release
March 27th, 2025

Governor Murphy, Princeton University, Microsoft & CoreWeave Cut Ribbon on Major Artificial Intelligence Hub

WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP – Governor Phil Murphy, along with representatives from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), Princeton University, Microsoft, and CoreWeave, today officially opened the NJ AI Hub…
Press Release
March 27th, 2025

NOTICE OF NEW JERSEY GREEN BANK BOARD MEETING

Please be advised that a Board Meeting for the New Jersey Green Bank will be held in person and via teleconference on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Press Release
March 26th, 2025

NJEDA Awards Combined $12.7 Million to Support Revitalization Efforts in Paterson and Passaic

PATERSON, N.J. (March 26, 2025) – New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan yesterday announced the award of two grant awards through the Urban Investment Fund (UIF) Grant Program to support community revitalization efforts in Paterson and Passaic.

Press Release
March 24th, 2025

NJEDA Welcomes Irish-American Business Leaders for Roundtable Discussion on Economic Successes and Challenges

TRENTON, N.J. (March 24, 2025) – In recognition of Irish-American Heritage Month and Saint Patrick’s Day, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) hosted a roundtable discussion last week with state legislators and Irish-American entrepreneurs to discuss state support for the Irish business community and efforts to strengthen economic relationships with the country.
Press Release
March 18th, 2025

NJEDA Board Approves Two Programs to Advance New Jersey’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

TRENTON, N.J. (March 18, 2025) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Next New Jersey Program – AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program.
Press Release
March 14th, 2025

NOTICE OF CSIT BOARD MEETING – 3/21/2025

A meeting of the Commission of Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) Board has been scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025, at 10:00 am.
Press Release
March 13th, 2025

NJEDA Aims to Strengthen Film & Digital Media Talent Pipeline with New Workforce Development Initiatives

TRENTON, N.J. (March 13, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the New Jersey Film Works Grant Program and entered into Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Montclair State University and Brookdale Community College to expand film and digital media workforce development initiatives.
Press Release
March 13th, 2025

NJEDA’s Emerge Program Secures Major Pharmaceutical Company’s Presence in NJ

TRENTON, N.J. (March 13, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved tax credits under the Emerge Program to support Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.’s (Sun Pharma) plan to open a new U.S. headquarters in Princeton.
Press Release
March 12th, 2025

HELIX Phase 2 Approved for Aspire Tax Credits by NJEDA Board

TRENTON, N.J. (March 12, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved tax credits through the Aspire Program to support the second New Jersey Health + Life Science Exchange’s (HELIX) building in New Brunswick, known as H-2.
Press Release
March 12th, 2025

NOTICE OF NJ MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION COMMISSION BOARD MEETING

Please be advised that the next New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission Board Meeting will be held in person and via teleconference on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10:30 am.

Press Release
March 11th, 2025

NOTICE OF CCRC BOARD MEETING

Please be advised that the next Capital City Redevelopment Corporation Board Meeting will be held in person and via teleconference on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 10:00 am.
Press Release
March 5th, 2025

NOTICE OF NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 3/12/2025

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, March 12, 2025, at 10:00 am.
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Upcoming Board Meetings

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10:00 am
Tuesday

May 13, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

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

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April 9, 2025

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March 12, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

February 24, 2025

NJEDA BOARD MEETING

February 11, 2025

New Jersey Green Bank Board Meeting

January 23, 2025

Special Telephonic NJEDA Board Meeting

January 9, 2025

New Jersey Green Bank Board Meeting

December 19, 2024

NJEDA Board Meeting

December 12, 2024

New Jersey Green Bank Board Meeting

November 18, 2024

NJEDA Board Meeting

October 9, 2024

NJEDA Board Meeting

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6:00 pm
Free Event
Wednesday

April 16, 2025

Webinar: Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Informational Evening Session

Virtual
Join the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to learn about our $5 million grant program designed to support small businesses in Morris County that have experienced revenue declines due to the ongoing sinkhole repairs on Route 80.
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2:00 pm
Free Event
Friday

April 25, 2025

Newark Office Hours for NJEDA’s Innovation Programs

NJEDA Newark Office – One Gateway Center (11-43 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102)
Join fellow entrepreneurs for an opportunity to learn about NJEDA’s financing and incentives programs designed to support emerging technology and life science companies in New Jersey.
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1:00 pm
Free Event
Tuesday

April 29, 2025

Virtual
This webinar will cover vendor application requirements for the upcoming third phase of NJ ZIP and the ZEV financing pilot program. The presentation will highlight important changes from the prior phases of NJ ZIP and provide additional information relevant to …
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9:00 am
Free Event
Tuesday

May 6, 2025

Show me the Resources! NJEDA Small Business Week Resource Fair

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ): 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08628
Join us for the “Small Business Week Resource Fair” in-person event hosted by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Small Business Liaison Team and statewide partners. Learn about resources available for small businesses, including NJEDA programs, New Jersey Business Action …
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