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Small Business Liquor License Grant

Small Business Liquor License Grant

Funds New Jersey small businesses buying liquor licenses through partial reimbursement for licensing costs.

ClosedNew Jersey Economic Development AuthorityUnited StatesEligible in New Jersey

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Small Business Liquor License Grant reimburses small businesses and nonprofits for 50% of the purchase price of a previously inactive Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor License, up to a maximum of $100,000 per applicant. The program is designed to reduce the cost burden of acquiring liquor licenses on New Jersey's secondary market, helping food and be…

NJ food and beverage businesses purchasing previously inactive Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor Licenses.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.njeda.gov