Tag: Grant

With the application deadline for the New Jersey Green Acres grant program fast approaching, several municipalities in the Two River area are seeking funds to revitalize or establish new parks that offer all-inclusive playgrounds, through a special allotment from the Jake’s Law program, extended to municipalities this year.

An exciting project is in the works that could be a beacon of fun for children with autism in the Two River area.

Monmouth County is known for its green space and two towns are about to get greener: A 62.5-acre forested parcel will be preserved and turned into the newest county park in Holmdel while Rumson has received a grant to renovate Meadow Ridge Park.

For years 21 Fair Haven Road, a waterfront property which abuts the municipal dock, was left derelict and abandoned.

The borough anticipates receiving its largest grant ever to tackle its longstanding townwide flooding issues.

The history and charm of old houses is undeniable but so is the commitment it takes to preserve them. And whether tucked far down hidden driveways or standing amid urban sprawl, the history of Monmouth County is evident in centuries-old houses, barns and farmsteads.

A windfall of federal grant funding will allow Monmouth County to make substantial critical infrastructure upgrades to the Belford Ferry Terminal.

In July the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners approved two resolutions that granted over $24 million dollars in federal aid money to 93 county nonprofit organizations. The awards came through the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Program.

Tucked behind the protected walls and policed piers of Naval Weapons Station Earle, a guardian of the local waterways is working to safeguard and fortify the Bayshore’s coastal communities through natural ecological restoration.

The Tinton Falls Public Library has been closed for five years, since mold was discovered in an addition to the building. The library association hopes to fix the problems and open with a grant from the state.