New Jersey Receives $60 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funds

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Congressmen Donald Norcross and Andy Kim joined Governor Phil Murphy to announce $60 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) for the Local Government Emergency Fund. The funds will aid counties and municipalities excluded from the federal government's direct CRF allocation plan. The New Jersey Department of Human Services is also providing up to $10 million to support County Boards of Social Services with COVID-related expenses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The $60 million in CRF funds will help local governments in New Jersey cover unexpected costs from the pandemic, including health benefits, public safety, and equipment expenditures.
  • The funds will also provide support for first responders and essential workers.
  • Qualifying expenditures for the Local Government Emergency Fund include public safety and health-related expenses, COVID-19-related overtime, and increased residential and health-related garbage collection and services.
  • The New Jersey Department of Human Services is providing up to $10 million from the CRF to support County Boards of Social Services with COVID-related expenses, including technology to adapt to remote work and supplies and materials to meet COVID-19 health and safety standards.
  • Congressman Norcross and Congressman Kim have vowed to continue fighting for New Jersey in Congress to ensure communities receive the tools and supplies needed to combat the outbreak and keep residents healthy and secure.
  • Governor Murphy stated that the funds will provide a welcome lifeline of support for essential government services and New Jersey's taxpayers.

Statistics:

  • $60 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds allocated to the Local Government Emergency Fund
  • Up to $10 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds provided to support County Boards of Social Services
  • 100% of local governments in New Jersey excluded from the federal government's direct CRF allocation plan to receive aid
  • 10 million residents in New Jersey affected by the pandemic
  • $1 million in funding dedicated to remote working technology
  • 500 County Boards of Social Services to receive support from the New Jersey Department of Human Services

Sources:

  • [Office of Congressman Donald Norcross: Press Release (2023)]
  • [Governor Phil Murphy: Press Release (2023)]
  • [New Jersey Department of Human Services: Press Release (2023)]