New Jersey, COVID-19 Response Funding, New Jersey 2020
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito today announced that the state of New Jersey has received $16.6 million in grants to respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
The grants, awarded to the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety and more than 40 county and local entities, are available under the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program, authorized by the recent stimulus legislation signed by President Trump.
“The coronavirus pandemic has put tremendous stress on all of our normal government functions,” U.S. Attorney Carpenito said. “The additional funding made available by this program will provide much-needed resources to the men and women in New Jersey who place themselves at risk to protect all of us.”
The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety was awarded $11.8 million. The cities of Newark ($922,000), Camden ($527,000) and Jersey City ($465,000) were among the other recipients. In all, New Jersey received 42 grants totaling more than $16.6 million.
Funds may be used to hire personnel, pay overtime, purchase protective equipment, and distribute resources to hard-hit areas. Funds may also be used to help correctional facilities cover costs related to COVID-19, including, but not limited to, sanitation, contagion prevention and measures designed to address the related medical needs of inmates, detainees and correctional personnel.
Agencies that were eligible for the fiscal year 2019 State and Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program are candidates for the emergency funding. Local units of government and tribes will receive direct awards separately according to their jurisdictions’ allocations.
For a list of all awards thus far, visit the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program webpage.
Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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