State Issues

League Lunch & Learn on FY26 State Budget Proposal 

Join League staff for a webinar overview of the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget and its effects on municipalities on April 14 at noon. Advanced registration is required for the free program.  

Read more: League Lunch & Learn on FY26 State Budget Proposal 

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

DEP Announces Coastal Wetlands Mapping Tool   

The Department of Environmental Protection has launched an informational website and mapping tool to advance work to make coastal wetland more resilient to increasing rates of sea-level rise.  

Read more: DEP Announces Coastal Wetlands Mapping Tool   

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.

FY25 Safe Streets For All: Notice of Funding Opportunity 

The USDOT SS4A FY2025 grant program will be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning and demonstration activities, as well as projects and strategies to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets involving all roadway users.  

Read more: FY25 Safe Streets For All: Notice of Funding Opportunity 

Contact: Ciara Bradley, Research Associate, cbradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x128.

NJEDA Announces Route 80 Closure Small Business Grant Program   

The 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 caused by the ongoing sinkhole repairs.  

Read more: NJEDA Announces Route 80 Closure Small Business Grant Program   

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

FY25 LEAP Grant Application Deadline is May 30 

As a reminder, the deadline to submit a Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) grant application for FY2025 is May 30, 2025.  

Read more: FY25 LEAP Grant Application Deadline is May 30 

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.

Federal Issues

SBA Loans for Businesses Impacted by Route 80 Sinkholes 

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced low-interest loans for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the sinkholes on Interstate 80.   

Read more: SBA Loans for Businesses Impacted by Route 80 Sinkholes 

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.

Also of Interest

Community-Based Deer Management Grant Program  

The Department of Environmental Protection announced that the application process is open for the Community-Based Deer Management Grant Program. The purpose is to address overabundant deer populations.  

Read more: Community-Based Deer Management Grant Program 

Contact: Ciara Bradley, Research Associate, cbradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x128.

GFOA Women At Work Conference 

The GFOA will hold its Women at Work conference on Friday, May 16, at the Trenton Country Club. Registration is required.  

Read more: GFOA Women At Work Conference