PURPOSE OF FUNDING
To acquire storm-damaged property for storm protection and recreation and conservation purposes.

SOURCE OF FUNDING
1995 Green Acres Bond Act.

STATUTORY CITATION
P.L. 1995, C. 204.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Municipalities and counties located in the state's coastal area as defined and delineated in P.L. 1973, C.185 (C.12:19-4). Projects limited to certain coastal areas.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION
Must submit a complete application. Applications are evaluated based on ranking criteria established by the bond act.

GRANT/LOAN LIMITATIONS
50% grant/50% loan.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
There is an established application process. Technical assistance by program staff is available upon request.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Based on coastal storm event.

NOTIFICATION DATE
Varies.

FOR INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST AN NJDEP APPLICATION, CONTACT
Gary Rice, Chief
NJDEP-Green Acres Program
Bureau of Green Trust Management
PO Box 412
Trenton, NJ 08625-0412
(609) 984-0570
gary.rice@dep.state.nj.us
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/greenacres/index.html

APPLICATION HOT LINK
www.state.nj.us/dep/greenacres/pdflaunch.htm