Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant (NJ)

The Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant (NJ) provides up to $12 million in funding for municipalities to address combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and stormwater management. Prioritization is given to financially distressed communities and projects that utilize green technology. Grants can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs, with a maximum project cap of $2 million. This initiative aims to enhance infrastructure while promoting environmental justice.

NOTE: Applications will be reviewed on a first-come first served basis and complete applications will receive funding based on rank and readiness to proceed.
Purpose
The Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants program (OSG) provides funding for the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure needs for combined sewer overflows (CSO), sanitary sewer overflows (SSO), and stormwater management.
Prioritization of OSG Projects
The award of subawards will be prioritized to eligible subrecipients that are financially distressed communities; implementing a long-term control plan for CSOs or SSOs; or requesting funds for a project included on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan. “Financially distressed community” means a community that meets the affordability criteria established by the State in which it is located.
Projects will be further prioritized based on whether it serves an overburdened community identified on the Department’s Office of Environmental Justice interactive mapping tool, the quantity of flow anticipated to be removed from a system or flood prone area, and the use of green technology consistent with the design and performance standards under N.J.A.C. 7:8 (Green Infrastructure in New Jersey. Additional points will be awarded for documented localized flooding based on storm intensity and for applicants implementing local hiring requirements in the contract documents.
Funding
Approximately $12 million in grant funds is available for State Fiscal Year (SFY). The OSG grant shall be not less than 80% of the project cost. Financially distressed communities are eligible to receive OSG grant funding for up to 100% of eligible project costs. Total project costs are capped at $2 million.

Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to municipalities or municipal entities.Grant funds must be used for capital improvement projects for CSO, SSO, or stormwater management. This includes planning, design, construction, and equipment purchases.

Ineligibility

Operations and maintenance activities are not eligible for funding.