Elizabeth Development Company Of New Jersey

Elizabeth Development Co is a non-profit corporate entity located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) from May 2022 to June 2025. As a tax-exempt organization, the company focuses on community development and workforce training initiatives targeting low-income residents in the Elizabeth area. While the organization does not have federal contract prime awardees, it has been actively engaged in federal grant sub-awards through partnerships with the City of Elizabeth.

The organization's federal grant sub-awards consistently demonstrate a commitment to addressing employment barriers and providing workforce development training. Over the past three years, Elizabeth Development Co has received sub-grants focused on supporting small businesses and delivering comprehensive job training programs. These training initiatives cover diverse industry-specific certifications including Commercial Driver's License (CDL), hospitality/food service, SORA (Security Officer Registration Act), OSHA30 safety certification, and construction pre-apprenticeship programs. The grants have enabled the organization to provide financial assistance to businesses with five or fewer employees, offering working capital loans at reduced 2% interest rates and supporting rental assistance. Each annual grant from the City of Elizabeth has sustained a consistent approach to workforce development, targeting low-income residents by providing them with marketable skills and industry-recognized credentials that can improve their employment opportunities and economic mobility.