County Of Ocean

County of Ocean, located in Toms River, New Jersey, is a U.S. local government entity registered with the federal government to receive grants since 2005. The county operates as a parent entity providing a range of federal grant-funded services and infrastructure improvements across multiple sectors including housing, transportation, public safety, environmental management, and community development. Through its various departments and divisions, County of Ocean has established itself as an active recipient of federal formula grants and project grants that support critical community services and capital improvements throughout the region.

County of Ocean has demonstrated significant capacity in administering federal grant funds across diverse program areas. In the housing sector, the county has received multiple HOME Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) formula grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development totaling over $1.3 million for its most recent award in December 2025, supporting affordable housing development, homebuyer assistance, and rental housing activities. The county also receives Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) formula grants from HUD's Community Planning and Development office for general community development activities serving low- and moderate-income residents. Transportation and airport infrastructure represent another major focus, with the Federal Aviation Administration providing multiple Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) grants totaling over $2.4 million since 2021 for taxiway rehabilitation, hangar construction, and apron pavement rehabilitation at Toms River Airport. Public safety initiatives have been substantially supported through Department of Justice grants, including the STOP School Violence Program ($1 million project grant), the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative ($500,000), and the Comprehensive Officer Assistance Program, all administered through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Environmental infrastructure improvements have been funded through an EPA Region 2 Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant ($1.867 million cooperative agreement) to upgrade the county's Materials Recovery Facility with advanced sorting technology. Additionally, the county's Ocean County Prosecutor's Office has received grant funding for school safety initiatives, cold case investigations, and officer wellness programs. County of Ocean also serves as a sub-recipient of federal funds passed through from the State of New Jersey, including Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, senior nutrition and support services, transportation initiatives, and public health programs administered through various state departments including Human Services, Law & Public Safety, Labor and Workforce Development, Health, and Transportation.