Alixon Collazos-Gill
A 5321 status: Reported — Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (updated Sep 17, 2026).
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Bill summary
The bill authorizes the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to waive existing matching fund requirements for nonprofit organizations working on capital repairs, development, or improvements on State-owned land, allowing the State to cover up to 100% of project costs via the Green Acres Fund.
Nonprofit organizations partnering with the state, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the public who utilize state-owned lands and recreational properties.
Qualifying tax-exempt nonprofit organizations are eligible for 100% grants at the discretion of the department, bypassing the standard requirement for matching funds.
Direct impact on the 'Preserve New Jersey Green Acres Fund' and other similar state funds by increasing the total potential grant amounts per project.
Effective immediately upon enactment.
Expedited capital improvements on state land, reduced barriers for nonprofits with limited capital, and potentially improved state-owned recreational infrastructure.
Decreased fiscal protection for the state, potential over-reliance on state funding, and loss of financial incentives that demonstrate nonprofit commitment.
The exact criteria the department will use to determine when a project qualifies for a 100% grant versus a standard matching grant remain unspecified.
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Removing matching fund requirements may decrease the 'skin in the game' for nonprofit partners, potentially risking project long-term sustainability.
Analysis scope
The bill grants discretionary authority, making actual outcomes dependent on future agency implementation decisions.
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