New Jersey Awards $14.8 Million to Protect Communities from Flooding Through Coastal Ecosystem Restoration
Official: Sherrill Administration Delivers Nearly $15 Million in Grant Awards to Protect Communities from Flooding (26/P016)
Reading: The $14.8 million in new grant funding through the Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program establishes financial support for coastal ecosystem restoration projects that provide climate adaptation and flood resilience benefits.
The money helps communities adapt to flooding risks while improving the natural environment.
In clear language
New Jersey is giving $14.8 million to three projects in Cape May, Cumberland, and Ocean counties to protect communities from flooding by restoring coastal ecosystems like wetlands and marshes that naturally absorb storm surge and floodwaters. These grants are part of the state's Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program. The money helps communities adapt to flooding risks while improving the natural environment.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Residents and businesses in Cape May, Cumberland, and Ocean counties vulnerable to coastal flooding
- Local governments managing flood and storm-surge risk in those three counties
- Property owners in flood-prone areas who may benefit from improved natural protection
What can you do?
- If you live in Cape May, Cumberland, or Ocean counties, learn about the specific restoration projects in your area and how they may reduce flood risk to your home or business
- Support or participate in coastal ecosystem restoration efforts in your community
- Track the progress of these projects to see how natural solutions protect your area from future storms
Timeline
- 2026-04-22: Grant awards announced
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