Project Grant EMN2022GR00003

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will receive $284,546 under a Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support dam safety initiatives in New Jersey. The grant funding will support the state's participation in the National Dam Safety Program, which aims to improve safety at dams nationwide and achieve the key goal of dam safety through the CFDA 97.041 program. Specifically, the grant will allow the DEP to conduct rehabilitation work and safety inspections at high hazard dams in the state from the award date of September 16, 2022. The funding is part of FEMA's efforts to enhance dam safety and reduce risks to communities through its National Dam Safety Program.