Welcome to this week's State of New Jersey Business.NJ.gov Update
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New Jersey residents can apply to the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (Phase II) to receive up to 12 months of rental assistance for owed rent and future rent. Applications
close December 15th, 2021. Landlords may apply on behalf of tenants, with the tenant’s permission.
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The Catalyst Seed Research and Development (R&D) Grant Program will offer grants of up to $150,000 to New Jersey-based startups to transform new discoveries from the research stage
into commercially viable products and services. Applications open on December 6th, 2021. Potential applicants are encouraged to attend a December 7th, 2021 informational webinar.
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Open Enrollment is here! This is the one time of year residents who do not have health insurance through an employer or other program such as Medicaid or Medicare can enroll in an
individual or family health insurance plan through the State marketplace, Get Covered New Jersey. 90% of individuals enrolling in health insurance qualify for financial help, and many residents can access a plan for $10/month or less. Enroll by December 31st,
2021 for coverage starting in the new year.
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In case you missed it:
Get
A Free, Personalized Step-By-Step Guide For Starting Your Business
Increase
Your Exports with the New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program — Learn More at the Webinar December 9th, 2021 at 10 a.m.
$6.5
Million in Grants Available for Apprenticeship Programs — Find Grant Opportunities
Learn
About Real Estate Trends in a Free Webinar on December 9th, 2021, from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Plastic
Straws Can Only Be Given on Request
Prepare
for the Bag Ban: Find Reusable Carryout Bags and Paper Bags
Receive Help With U.S. Small Business Administration Ida Loan Applications — Contact
AACCNJ or
SHCCNJ for More Information
Apply
for Wage Subsidies with the Return & Earn Program — Express Interest to Learn More
Apply
for Low-Interest Tropical Storm Ida Disaster Loans — Cape May Has Been Added
Apply
for Tax Relief if Your Business was Impacted by Ida
Apply
for the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Apply
for the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Program
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