Main Street Acquisition Support Grant

The Main Street Acquisition Support Grant is an NJEDA program for New Jersey small businesses and nonprofits that have recently purchased commercial property. It is meant to help owners settle into a location they control, while covering acquisition costs rather than renovation work. The grant pays up to $50,000, with a one-year filing window after closing and a cutoff for properties that closed before October 1, 2024. The purchased site must be occupied for business use, include at least 1,000 square feet of usable space, and stay occupied by the grantee for a five-year compliance period. One grant is allowed per EIN and only one location can be supported. This program suits owners who bought a building to anchor a long-term presence on Main Street and can show a clean transaction history. The most competitive files will have the tax clearance, occupancy plan, and timing discipline that the program expects, because the grant is designed for recent closings and stable post-closing operations, not speculative property plays.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.