The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) is accepting applications for the competitive Local Recreation Improvement Grant (LRIG) Program. The FY 2025 state budget included a $20 million allocation for the LRIG Program. The maximum award under the LRIG is $100,000, however, awards can exceed the cap if warranted and depending upon program demand
Funds will assist with costs associated with improving and updating community centers, playgrounds, pools, fields, walking and bicycle trails, rail trails, multi-sport courts, and recreational facilities. The grant can also be used for project and equipment costs, as well as environmental remediation necessary to prepare recreation sites for use.
New Jersey counties, municipalities, and school districts are eligible to apply and can submit their application through the DCA SAGE Portal by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2025.
Applicants may contact LRIG@dca.nj.gov to discuss the program, and project needs up to the submission of the application.
Contact: Ciara Bradley, Research Associate, cbradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x128.