Grants Received

Monroe Township Awarded $551K State Grant from NJDOT for Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements to Links Drive

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – November 2, 2023 – The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced this week that Monroe Township will receive a $551,800 grant from the 2024 Municipal Aid Program for its Links Drive – Roadway & Pedestrian Improvements project.

Monroe Township Takes First Step in Master Plan Park Expansion with Four New Volleyball Courts at Two Municipal Parks

Township Awarded $76,000 State Grant for Local Recreation Improvement

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – July 17, 2023 – As a first step in the Monroe Township Master Plan Parks Expansion multi-year program, the municipality has announced that it is moving forward with construction of four (4) new volleyball courts at two (2) municipal parks.

Monroe Township Council authorized by resolution at its regular meeting on Monday, June 26, an award of bid to D’Avellino Construction Inc. for “various park improvements at Veterans and Patriots Parks Project.”

Monroe Township Awarded $118,000 Clean Communities Grant from DEP

Township to Receive a $12,800 Increase for 2023

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – May 18, 2023 – Monroe Township today announced that it is the recipient of a $118,040 Clean Communities grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Solid Waste Division.

Clean Communities grants are intended to help municipalities and counties across New Jersey promote volunteer and paid clean-up events, purchase equipment, support enforcement activities and educational opportunities.

Monroe Township Implements Revolutionary Foam Recycling Densifying Technology as Part of Recycling Center Improvement Project

Foam Cycle System Purchased through $73K Grant from Middlesex County

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – April 20, 2023 – Monroe Township is proud to announce the implementation of the latest foam recycling densifying technology at the recycling center, allowing for far more foam materials, including Styrofoam, to be recycled at a 90:1 waste reduction.

PRESS RELEASE: Monroe Taxpayers Receive $700K in Green Energy Grants for Energy Efficiency

Monroe Taxpayers Receive $700K in Green Energy Grants for Energy Efficiency

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – January 23, 2023 – Monroe Township is taking advantage of incentive programs to “go green,” while addressing capital improvement needs at the Monroe Community Center and the Monroe Senior Center.

“The Community Center and Senior Center are two of the most popular facilities in our Township, so it is important that we maintain energy-efficient climate control within the buildings throughout the year,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina. “We are thankful for New Jersey Clean Energy programs like JCP&L’s Direct Install and PSE&G’ Clean Energy Future that allow us to make these capital improvements as budget-friendly as possible.”

Monroe Township Awarded $105,240 Clean Communities Grant from DEP – A $11K increase from previous year

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – June 2, 2022 – Monroe Township today announced that it is the recipient of a $105,240.47 Clean Communities grant from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Solid Waste Division.

“The Township Council and I are always looking for ways to push Monroe Township toward a cleaner, greener future,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina. “Our Department of Public Works conducts numerous programs aimed at keeping our town litter-free throughout the year. It is through programs like Clean Communities that we can keep our streets, open space, recreation areas and township grounds clear of litter and debris.”

Monroe Township Awarded $216K Recycling Tonnage Grant from DEP - Largest Amount Received by Township To Date

Monroe Township is one of only nine municipalities to in State awarded $200,000+

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – March 1, 2022 – Monroe Township has been awarded a $216,331 tonnage grant from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) – the highest in the Township’s participation in the program – for its exemplary efforts to promote recycling.

Intended to further enhance local litter-removal and recycling, the grant is based on the municipality’s 2019 recycling reports.

“This is the largest award we have ever received for this program. We are excited to see our efforts recognized with a grant award that is among the highest in the state,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina. “Each year we try to take our recycling efforts to the next level while also keeping our township litter-free. This award is vital to that process.”