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. The CAFE Program will help bolster New Jersey’s arts sector by supporting the development and rehabilitation of cultural arts facilities, such as performing arts centers and museums.

WHAT:          The CAFE Program will provide tax credits through a competitive process to cultural arts institutions to build or renovate facilities, including aquariums, historical societies, libraries, galleries, museums, performing arts centers, or other eligible cultural or arts facilities.  Eligible awardees will receive tax credits covering 100 percent of eligible project costs, up to $75 million.

WHO:             Eligible applicants include government entities and not-for-profits whose primary mission is arts and culture, or a for-profit business receiving a federal or state historic preservation rehabilitation tax credit. Applicants are required to contribute 10 percent or 20 percent equity to the project, depending on the project location. The minimum project size is $5 million.

WHEN:          Applications for the CAFE Program are now open. Applications must be submitted by June 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. To apply and for more information, click here.

To learn more about NJEDA resources for businesses, call NJEDA Customer Care at 844-965-1125 or visit https://www.njeda.gov and follow @NewJerseyEDA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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