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Municipal Aid Grants for Fiscal Year 2026 is a grant program from the New Jersey Department of Transportation providing funding to municipalities across New Jersey for local transportation infrastructure projects. The FY2027 cycle makes $165 million available, including $10 million in Urban Aid, with an additional $9. 44 million for Transit Village, Bikeway, and Safe Streets to Transit programs.
The program emphasizes safety improvements for walking and biking, with new criteria tied to New Jersey's Target Zero Commission Law prioritizing High Injury Network areas beginning in FY2027. Applications were accepted through July 1, 2026, with awards expected to be announced in November.
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NJDOT opens applications for $165M in Municipal Aid, local transportation grants - WRNJ Radio TRENTON, N. J. — The New Jersey Department of Transportation has opened applications for its Fiscal Year 2027 State Aid programs, including $165 million in Municipal Aid funding for local infrastructure projects, officials announced Monday.
Applications for Municipal Aid, Transit Village, Bikeway and Safe Streets to Transit programs will be accepted through July 1, 2026. Municipal Aid funding increased by $15 million this year following the renewal of the state’s Transportation Trust Fund, bringing total funding for the program to $165 million, including $10 million in Urban Aid.
“Governor Sherrill and the New Jersey Department of Transportation are committed to ensuring New Jersey’s entire transportation network is reliable, efficient, and modern, and that means investing in local infrastructure,” NJDOT Commissioner Priya Jain said.
“Municipal Aid grants, along with our Transit Village, Bikeway, and Safe Streets to Transit programs, allow counties and municipalities to make safety enhancements that improve the quality-of-life for everyone. ” The Municipal Aid program provides funding for local transportation projects, with an emphasis on safety improvements for walking and biking.
Additional programs include $1 million for Transit Village projects in designated municipalities, $1 million for Bikeway projects to expand separated bike paths and $1 million for Safe Streets to Transit projects aimed at improving pedestrian access to transit facilities. An additional $9. 44 million from the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget will be distributed among those programs, increasing total available funding to $12.
44 million. Officials said the grant cycle allows municipalities to incorporate awarded projects into future budgets, helping move projects to construction more quickly. Awards are expected to be announced in November.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2027, Local Aid programs will also include new criteria tied to the state’s Target Zero Commission Law, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. Projects located in High Injury Network areas — roadways identified as having a high concentration of serious crashes — will be prioritized. The grants are administered by NJDOT’s Division of Local Aid and Economic Development.
More information is available at njdotlocalhub. com . Jay Edwards April 21, 2026 62 1 minute read Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipalities across New Jersey, including Parsippany. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $150 million total allocation. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Municipal Aid Grants for Fiscal Year 2026 is funded by New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT) Division of Local Aid & Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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