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March 27, 2025

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I lease ground-floor commercial space.

I also have a 3-year lease OR a 5-year lease executed in the past year prior to application date.


Small Business Lease Grant

-Rewards 5-year leases
-Pays 40% of a year's leasing cost
-Est. End Date= 2026?
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My business is veteran-owned, female-owned, minority-owned, or LGBT-owned.

Each classification requires certification by the state.

Small Business Fund & more

-Set-asides in contracting
-SBF Loans at 1%-2% interest
-Class-specific programs
-Est. End Date= 2026?
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I run a non-profit.

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Non-Profits May Qualify for...

-Small Business Lease Grant
-Main Street Acquisiton Support Grant
-Small Business Improvement Grant
-Small Business Fund
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I'm buying or considering owner-occupied NJ commercial real estate.

And my closing was or will be after October 1, 2024.

Main Street Acquisition Support Grant

-Valid for owner-occupied commercial spaces ONLY
-Pays up to $50,000 in closing costs
-Est. End Date= 2027?
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I spent $5,000+ in construction and/or equipment / furniture / fixtures for my business or home office in the past two years.

And I have receipts.

Small Business Improvement Grant

-Very active program
-Reimburses 50% up to $50,000 in applicable expenses
-Est. End Date = late 2025?
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I run my business from a home office.

You must clearly separate home-office from home expenses and only submit qualifying home-office expenses.

Your Home Office may qualify for:

-Small Business Improvement Grant
-Small Business Fund
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I want to save money on a NJ liquor license.

And I have or am buying an INACTIVE liquor license (one not attached to a licensed premise or unused for two consecutive terms).

Small Business Liquor License Grant

-Resurrects unused licenses
-Reimburses 50% up to $100K in license cost
-12 mos. adv. ops required
-Est. START Date= April 2025
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I am a lender, landlord, developer, investor, or owner of a high tech or life sciences business.

Are there NJEDA programs for me?

Numerous Specific Incentive Programs

-Numerous programs targeted at each sector
-Programs greatly reduce beneficiaries' risk
-Low-interest loans & tax incentives
-Est. End Date= 2026?
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My situation is not reflected in any of these.

New programs are in development and others may be developed in the near future, such as restorative justice set-asides for marijuana consumption lounge licenses.

NJEDA says 'coming soon'

-Canna-businesses cannot apply for any programs
-NJEDA promises 'coming soon' with restorative justice
-Est. START Date= May 2025
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