Ocean Wind Pro-NJ Grantor Trust Opens Fall 2025 Funding Round for Coastal Resiliency Projects

Applications from Eligible Governmental Agencies, Educational Institutions and Non-Profits Now Accepted

The Trustees of the Ocean Wind Pro-NJ Grantor Trust Fund today announced the opening of a new round of funding for coastal infrastructure and resiliency projects in Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties. This funding aims to help communities prepare for, withstand, mitigate and recover from severe weather occurrences, flooding, natural disasters and other climate-related challenges.

During this round of funding, the Trust will award up to $10 million supporting coastal resiliency, coastal transportation and grid reliability in Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties. In addition to providing support for infrastructure projects led by governmental agencies, the Trust has expanded eligibility to include educational institutions and non-profits who have coastal resiliency projects, research and initiatives.

“From sunny-day nuisance flooding to the destructive impact of major storm surges, New Jersey’s coastal towns face growing risks that threaten both daily life and long-term stability,” said Beverly McCall, Esquire, chair of the Pro-NJ Grantor Trust. “Resiliency starts with investments in the infrastructure that keeps residents safe, protects property and ensures our communities can recover quickly. The Trust encourages eligible organizations to bring forward projects and initiatives that will make a meaningful impact to the coastal communities and counites in southern New Jersey.”

The application period opens on Wednesday, September 3 and closes at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 31. The submission period may be extended depending on the number of applications received. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, non-profits and governmental agencies at the county and municipal levels in Ocean, Atlantic or Cape May County. Application guidelines, eligibility requirements and required submission forms are available at https://www.pronjtrust.org/.

The Trust is a $15 million independent fund initially established in 2019. In the first round of funding for coastal resiliency projects, the Trust awarded grants totaling $3.9 million to seven municipalities. In addition to providing funding for coastal resiliency projects, the Trust offers small, women-owned and minority-owned businesses support in reconfiguring or adapting their businesses to participate in the developing offshore wind industry. To date, the Trust has awarded a total of $4.8 million in grants in support of its purpose.