PURPOSE OF FUNDING
To acquire open space for recreation and conservation purposes statewide, and to develop outdoor recreational facilities in certain urban or densely populated municipalities and counties. All land funded under this program must be open to the public.

SOURCE OF FUNDING
Previous Green Acres bond issues and the 1998 Garden State Preservation Trust.

STATUTORY CITATION
P.L. 1989, c. 183, and P.L. 1992, c. 88.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Any tax-exempt, non-profit organization that qualifies as a "charitable conservancy" as defined in N.J.S.A. 13:8B-1 et seq.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION
Must submit a completed application. Applications must meet technical eligibility requirements (program specific). Applications are evaluated based on a ranking system that is included in the application package.

GRANT/LOAN LIMITATIONS
50% matching grants.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
There is an established application process. Technical assistance by program staff is available upon request.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be accepted at any time throughout the year.

NOTIFICATION DATE
Spring and Fall of each year.

FOR INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST AN NJDEP APPLICATION, CONTACT
Martha Sapp, Chief
Bureau of Local Assistance and Program Policy
NJDEP-Green Acres Program
PO Box 412
Trenton, NJ 08625-0412
Telephone: (609) 984-0570
martha.sapp@dep.state.nj.us

APPLICATION HOT LINK
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/greenacres/pdflaunch.htm