New Jersey Ranks in Top 10 States for VC Dollars Invested

Trenton, N.J. (March 4, 2022) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that New Jersey now ranks ninth in the nation based on venture capital (VC) dollars…

Black Entrepreneurship in New Jersey

Sometimes, a shock as damaging as a pandemic has a beneficial underside for the economy. For example, we’ve seen a surge in entrepreneurship…

NOTICE OF ANNUAL CCRC BOARD MEETING

Please be advised that the Capital City Redevelopment Corporation Annual Board Meeting is scheduled for 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 23, 2022.  The Members will convene via conference call only.

DID YOU RECEIVE A GRANT AND/OR A 1099 TAX FORM FROM THE NJEDA?

CSIT NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

Please be advised that the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology meeting scheduled for Friday, February 18, 2022 @ 10:00 AM is cancelled.

NJEDA Announces Grants to Expand Capacity of Small Business Lenders to Support Recovery of Micro Businesses

TRENTON, N.J. (February 11, 2022) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Main Street Lenders Grant at its February Board meeting…

NJEDA Board Approves NJ Food Desert Communities Designations List

Trenton, N.J. (February 10, 2022) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that it approved the final list of New Jersey’s 50 designated Food Desert Communities during its…

La NJEDA aprueba mejoras para el Programa Sustain & Serve NJ y anuncia que tiene previsto abrir la Fase 3 de $10 millones

TRENTON, N.J.  – La NJEDA anunció hoy que abrirá el proceso de aplicaciones para una nueva tanda de fondos del programa Sustain & Serve NJ a principios del mes que viene. El anuncio se da después de que la Junta de la NJEDA aprobara hoy las mejoras al programa.

La NJEDA abrirá proceso de aplicaciones de Subsidios para mejoras para pequeñas empresas el 10 de febrero

Trenton, N.J. – La NJEDA anunció que tiene previsto abrir el proceso de aplicaciones para su Subsidio para mejoras para pequeñas empresas el jueves 10 de febrero a las 10:00 a. m.

NJEDA Approves Enhancements to Sustain & Serve NJ Program and Announces Plans to Open $10M Phase 3

TRENTON, N.J. (February 9, 2022) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that it will open applications for a new round of Sustain & Serve NJ funding early next month. The announcement follows…

NJEDA Board Approves Proposed Rules for the New Historic Property Reinvestment Program

TRENTON, N.J.  – The NJEDA Board today approved proposed rules for the Historic Property Reinvestment Program, a new tax credit program to incentivize rehabilitation of designated historic structures, or structures in designated historic districts, throughout New Jersey.

NJEDA to Open Small Business Improvement Grant Application on February 10th

Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced plans to open applications for its Small Business Improvement Grant on Thursday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m.

NOTICE OF NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 2/9/2022

Please be advised that a telephonic meeting of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

CSIT Opens Application for Latest Round of Clean Tech Seed Grant Pilot Program

TRENTON, N.J. (January 24, 2022) – The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) opened applications today for the $1.5 million Round 2 of its Clean Tech Seed Grant Pilot Program. The program is designed to help accelerate…

NJEDA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ASPIRE DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

TRENTON, N.J.  – The NJEDA began accepting applications today for the Aspire program, a place-based economic development program created under the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 (ERA). The Aspire program supports mixed-use, transit-oriented development by providing tax credits to commercial and residential real estate development projects that have financing gaps.

NJEDA Seeks Proposals for Feasibility Study to Create World-Class, Flagship Offshore R&D Testing Facility

TRENTON, N.J. – The NJEDA today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified entity to conduct a feasibility study for a world-class, flagship offshore wind research and development (R&D) testing facility…

CSIT Awards $1,075,000 Through Third Round of NJ SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program

TRENTON, N.J.  – The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) announced today that 37 early-stage companies have been awarded a total of $1,075,000 in funding as part of Round 3 of…

CSIT Announces $1.5 Million Round 2 of its Clean Tech Seed Grant Pilot Program

TRENTON, N.J. (January 10, 2022) – The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) today announced that it will launch a $1.5 million Round 2 of its Clean Tech Seed Grant Pilot Program later this month. Funding awarded through… 

NOTICE OF CSIT BOARD MEETING – 1/7/2022

A meeting of the Commission of Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) Board has been scheduled for Friday, January 7, 2022 at 10:00 am

Improved NJEDA Processes Result in $350 Million Savings for NJ Taxpayers

TRENTON, N.J. (January 5, 2022) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today that it has cut awards approved under the Grow New Jersey (Grow NJ) Program by $350 million…

NJEDA to Hold Listening Sessions on the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund

TRENTON, N.J. – The NJEDA announced today it will hold two listening sessions later this week to solicit feedback on the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF), which is currently under development.

NJEDA Releases Draft List of NJ Food Desert Communities for Public Input

Trenton, N.J. (January 4, 2022) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today released a draft list of New Jersey’s 50 designated Food Desert Communities for public feedback. Over the next several years, up to $240 million…

NJEDA Issues RFI Seeking Input on Green Fund Program to Help Energy Efficiency Contractors Bridge Financing Gaps

TRENTON, N.J. (January 3, 2021) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that it has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking answers to questions about the financing challenges faced…

NJEDA Opens Application for $2 Million Arts and Innovation Festival Challenge Grant

TRENTON, N.J. – The NJEDA began accepting applications today for the NJ Arts and Innovation Festival Challenge Grant. This competitive grant will provide…

Capital City Redevelopment Corporation Adopts New Renaissance Plan

The Capital City Redevelopment Corporation (CCRC) today adopted a new Renaissance Plan that is intended to fuel economic development within Trenton’s Capital District. The Renaissance Plan was originally adopted…

NJEDA/GCIT Agreement Will Expand Job Training Program to Prepare Students for Careers in Offshore Wind Component Manufacturing

Trenton, N.J. (December 20, 2021) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT) today announced plans to enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the expansion of the GCIT’s welding and painting programs. Through…

Notice of CCRC Board Meeting

Please be advised that a Capital City Redevelopment Corporation Board Meeting is scheduled for 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 21, 2021.  The Members will convene via conference call only.

NJEDA Issues RFP for 26-Acre North Brunswick Parcel

TRENTON, N.J. – The NJEDA today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for offers to buy an NJEDA-owned, 26-acre property located on Route 1 in North Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The RFP can be found here.

NJEDA Releases Historic Property Reinvestment Program Rules for Public Feedback

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today released for public feedback a draft rule proposal for the Historic Property Reinvestment Program, as established under the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 (ERA).

NJEDA Supports Residential Redevelopment of Historic Paterson Property

TRENTON, N.J. – The NJEDA today announced the approval of support for the purchase and renovation of Hamilton Square, a 68-unit mill-style, two building apartment community located in the Great Falls Historic District of Paterson.

NJEDA Board Announces First Government Restricted Municipality (GRM) Planning Grants Awards

TRENTON, N.J.  – The NJEDA announced today the first awards under the Government Restricted Municipality (GRM) Planning Grants Program. The cities of Atlantic City, Paterson and Trenton, which are the only entities identified as GRM…

Notice of NJEDA Board Meeting – 12/8/2021

Please be advised that a telephonic meeting of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

NJEDA Board Approves Creation of Brownfields Impact Fund to Support Cleanup of Brownfield Sites Throughout the State

TRENTON, N.J. – The NJEDA today announced that the new Brownfields Impact Fund will launch later this winter.  The program will provide grant funding and low-interest loans to public sector and non-profit organizations…

Applications Now Open for NJEDA Offshore Wind Tax Credit Program  

Trenton, N.J. – The NJEDA today announced that applications are open for the Offshore Wind Tax Credit Program as updated by the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act (ERA) and P.L. 2021, c. 160.

NJEDA Opens NJ ZIP Pilot Applications to Greater Shore Area

TRENTON, N.J. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority today opened applications for its popular New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP) pilot to businesses and organizations in the Greater Shore Area

Notice Of Meeting Cancellation

Please be advised that the Board Meeting of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2022 is hereby cancelled.

Shopping Local Remains Vital During Holiday Season as New Jersey Small Businesses Continue to Recover from COVID-19 Impact

TRENTON, N.J. – Holiday shopping presents many opportunities to show your support for locally-owned businesses in New Jersey. With close to one million small businesses that call the Garden State their home…

CSIT to Launch New Catalyst Seed R&D Grant Program Dec. 6

TRENTON, N.J. (November 23, 2021) – The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) today announced the creation of a $1.5 million Catalyst Seed Research and Development (R&D) Grant Program to help…

NJEDA Releases Amended Emerge Program Rules for Public Feedback

TRENTON, N.J. (November 17, 2021) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today released for public feedback updated rules for the Emerge Program as amended by P.L. 2021, c. 160.

NOTICE OF CSIT BOARD MEETING – 11/19/2021

A meeting of the Commission of Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) Board has been scheduled for Friday, November 19, 2021 at 10:00 am.