Welcome to NJEDA

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New Jersey Loan Expansion and Network Development (NJ Lend)

New Jersey Loan Expansion and Network Development (NJ LEND) is a 3-year pilot program designed to expand NJEDA’s lending capacity to further support the growth and stability of New Jersey-based businesses. Eligible businesses can access up to $5 million in financing to purchase or refinance owner-occupied commercial real estate, acquire equipment, or secure working capital.

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Small Business Fund

The Small Business Fund offers flexible financing of up to $500,000 to support both early-stage and established New Jersey small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Serving businesses and organizations with up to $3 million in annual revenues, the program finances working capital, equipment, and owner-occupied real estate – strengthening operations today while enabling future growth.

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Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program

The Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program is a voluntary financing tool which allows qualifying commercial real property owners to access financing to undertake qualifying energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resiliency improvements on their buildings and repay the investment through an additional charge/assessment similar to their real property tax bill.

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Small Business Services and Financing

FInancing and Incentives

Strategic Industry Support

REal Estate and Development

Community REvitalization

Food Security

News & Updates

NOTICE OF NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 4/9/2026 – VIRTUAL ONLY

Hector Serrano

April 7, 2026

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s next public Board Meeting will be held via conference call, and via Microsoft Teams ONLY on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 10:00 am.

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Press Releases
NJEDA Welcomes Global Food & Beverage Ingredients and Solutions Company ofi to South Jersey
ByJake Trinidad April 2, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (April 2, 2026) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) congratulated ofi (olam food ingredients), a leading global supplier of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, on the grand opening of its new East Coast Distribution Center.
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Press Releases
NJEDA Awards 7 New Lenders Funding Under Main Street Lenders Grant Program
ByJake Trinidad March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (March 23, 2026) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that seven new micro business lenders have been awarded funding under the Main Street Lenders Grant program.
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Press Releases
NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION – CAPITAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING (March 24, 2026)
ByHector Serrano March 18, 2026
NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION – CAPITAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING (March 24, 2026)
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Notice | Press Releases
NOTICE OF CCRC BOARD MEETING
ByFabiola Saturne March 17, 2026March 13, 2026
Please be advised that the next Capital City Redevelopment Corporation Board Meeting will be held in person and via teleconference on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 am.
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Press Releases
NJEDA Board Approves $20M to Support FIFA World Cup 2026™
ByJake Trinidad March 16, 2026March 16, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (March 16, 2026) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board recently approved a $20 million allocation to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee (“NYNJ Host Committee”) for its planning and implementation of the upcoming tournament.
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Press Releases
NJ Film Commission Announces Newest Cohort of Film Ready Communities
ByJake Trinidad March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (March 11, 2026) – Today, the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), announced that 15 municipalities have been added to the state’s growing list of Film Ready Communities after completing the Film Ready New Jersey Program.
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Upcoming Board Meetings

April

10:00 am

Thursday

April 9, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

NJEDA Board Room, 36 West State Street, Trenton, NJ Teleconference: 1-888-790-3708 Conference ID: 7825427

Past Board Meetings

March 12, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

February 25, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

January 28, 2026

NJEDA Special Board Meeting

January 15, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

December 15, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

November 12, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

October 30, 2025

NJEDA Special Board Meeting

October 9, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

September 10, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

August 18, 2025

NJEDA Special Board Meeting

All Board Meetings

EVENTS CALENDAR

Featured

10:00 am

Thursday

April 16, 2026

NJ LEAF Information Session

Virtual

The information session is designed to provide an overview of the NJ LEAF program. This loan program will provides flexible lending options up to $1.5 million for both fixed assets and working capital, helping licensed recreational cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and …

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10:00 am

Thursday