JerseyGrants

JerseyGrants

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Tracking Local, County, and State small business support programs relevant to your business.

STATE Business Support

The NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is the main channel for business support programs statewide, from outright grants to low-cost loans. They also offer some industry-specific support programs along with programs for lenders, landlords, and investors. READ MORE

COUNTY Business Support

In BERGEN County you'll find the Division of Economic Development has some interesting programs, including advisory services from a designated college student on a range of modern business challenges, from social media to QuickBooks. READ MORE

LOCAL Business Support

Check out our local Commercial Real Estate opportunities and businesses for sale or post your commercial ad for free.

Non-governmental Business Support

Non-governmental small business support includes your local Chamber of Commerce along with SBA and SCORE business coaching volunteers. No cashgrants awarded here, but can gain great access and insight into the next generation.

Private Grant Hunters

In BERGEN County you'll find the Division of Economic Development has some interesting programs, including advisory services from a designated college student on a range of modern business challenges, from social media to QuickBooks. READ MORE

JerseyGrants is On Air: New Podcast

Check out the JerseyGrants podcast. We interview professionals from various agencies charged with small business assistance, and offer tips and tools for local businesses to ID and apply for these programs. We help small businesses get a hand up, not a hand-out.

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I need help with social media and other areas of business operation.

Bergen County DED will match you with a BCCC student for free assistance with this and more.

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I'm buying or thinking about buying a new location in NJ for my business.

Getting a Main St. Acquisition Grant will cover up to $50,000 in your closing costs.

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I lease my ground-level business space.

Here's a grant that pays 40% of a year's lease payments

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Can I get reimbursed for capital improvements to my office or store?

Getting a Main St. Acquisition Grant will cover up to $50,000 in your closing costs.

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I'm having trouble getting the official documents I need to submit a grant application.

"We know a guy."

The Bergen Business Resource Center can help you clear administrative logjams.
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Where can I get free business advice and Business Plan assistance?

Getting a Main St. Acquisition Grant will cover up to $50,000 in your closing costs.

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I am in an export-related field or work in a high-tech manufacturing or R&D sector.

A big Jersey welcome!

Then NJEDA wants to talk to you! They have sector-specific support grants for exporters and high-tech chip manufacturers.
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I need information on my competition, specific neighborhoods, and other key demographics.

Getting a Main St. Acquisition Grant will cover up to $50,000 in your closing costs.

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STATE Business Support Programs: NJEDA

NJEDA info

Main Street Lease Grant

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Main Street Lease Grant

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Main Street Acquisition Grant

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Main Street Lease Grant

One-on-one Grant Application Assistance available.

We'll help you navigate every step in the grant application process. Hand-holding optional.

GrantWatch Podcast

Covering State, County, and Local business grants and assistance programs.

COUNTY Business Support Programs

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