Purpose of Funding
To support environmental health services undertaken by certified local health agencies on behalf of the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the County Environmental Health Act, N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21 et seq.

Application Deadline
Rolling

Notification Date
TBD

Source of Funding
Dependent upon State appropriation funds made available to the program.

Statutory Citation
P.L. 1977, c.443, as amended by P.L. 1991, c.99. N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21 et seq.; N.J.A.C. 7:1H-1 et seq.

Who is Eligible
Certified local health agencies only.

Qualifications Required for Consideration
Applicant must have the DEP certification pursuant to P.L. 1977, c.443 (N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21 et seq.) and have approved work plan pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1H-1 et seq.

Grant Limitations
Grants are awarded on an annual basis. The certified health agency’s contribution shall be a 100% match of the State’s approved legislative designated funds. Grants awarded for pilot projects/elective programs do not have a match requirement.

Application Procedures
Certified local health agencies must attend a grant conference/meeting and submit a countywide Environmental Health Assessment and Improvement Plan.

Additional Information: N/A

For More Information or to Request an Application, Contact
Walter Beland, Manager
walter.beland@njdepwptest.net
Bureau of Local Environmental Management and Right to Know
401 East State Street
Mail Code 401-04N
PO Box 420
Trenton, NJ 08625 – 0420
609-292-1305