Welcome to NJEDA

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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Main Street Acquisition Support Grant

The Main Street Acquisition Support Grant product is a pilot product under the Main Street Recovery Fund that will offer a grant of up to $50,000 to reimburse an eligible NJ small business for closing costs related to a New Jersey commercial property that the business purchased to operate from.

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HISTORIC PROPERTY REINVESTMENT PROGRAM

The Historic Property Reinvestment Program is a tax credit program to leverage the federal historic tax credit program to support rehabilitation projects of identified historic properties.

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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

Evan Weiss Named New NJEDA CEO

Jake Trinidad

January 28, 2026

TRENTON, N.J. (January 28, 2026) – Earlier this month, Governor Mikie Sherrill recommended Evan Weiss to lead the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), and today its Board voted to approve him as the Authority’s next Chief Executive Officer. Weiss will assume the role on January 29th.

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Press Releases
NOTICE OF CSIT BOARD MEETING – 1/30/2026 – VIRTUAL ONLY
ByHector Serrano January 23, 2026January 23, 2026
A meeting of the Commission of Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) Board has been scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, at 10:00 am.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL NJEDA BOARD MEETING
ByHector Serrano January 21, 2026January 21, 2026
A Special Meeting of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority is scheduled for 09:30 am, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The Members will convene via conference call and Microsoft Teams only.
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NJEDA & Rowan University Partner to Support AACCNJ’s Transformation Center
ByJake Trinidad January 14, 2026January 14, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (January 14, 2026) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and Rowan University have partnered together to support the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey’s (AACCNJ) Transformation Center.
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NOTICE OF NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 1/15/2026
ByHector Serrano January 8, 2026January 8, 2026
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s next public Board Meeting will be held in person, via conference call, and via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:00 am.
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CSIT Awards Nearly $1.3M to 17 NJ Startups through Round 4 Clean Tech R&D Seed Grant Program
ByJake Trinidad January 8, 2026January 8, 2026
TRENTON, N.J. (January 8, 2026) – The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology (CSIT) today announced that it has awarded approximately $1.3 million in grants to 17 startups through the fourth round of its Clean Tech Research & Development Seed Grant Program.
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NOTICE OF NJ MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION COMMISSION BOARD MEETING
ByHector Serrano January 7, 2026January 9, 2026
Please be advised that the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission Board Meeting will be held in person and via teleconference on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:30 am.
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Upcoming Board Meetings

February

10:00 am

Wednesday

February 25, 2026

NJEDA Board Meeting

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

Past Board Meetings

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

July 23, 2025

NJEDA Board Meeting

June 13, 2025

NJEDA Board Retreat

All Board Meetings

EVENTS CALENDAR

Featured

1:00 pm

Thursday

January 8, 2026

RETROFIT NJ Applicant Webinar

Virtual

Join us for an informational webinar on the NJEDA’s RETROFIT Program, designed to support large-scale, high-impact building decarbonization and energy efficiency projects across New Jersey. This session will guide prospective applicants through the full application process, including eligibility requirements, evaluation …

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10:30 am

Wednesday

February 25, 2026

New Jersey Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge Phase 2 Webinar

Virtual

The webinar will provide details on the grant challenge, application process, award selections, and more. It is an opportunity for attendees to learn about the overall process. We will also have time for Q&A.