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Ocean County Municipal Sidewalk Grant Program for Sidewalk Construction along County Roads

Ocean County Engineering is offering a competitive grant program to support the construction of new public sidewalks along County roads: - Up to $5 million in total grant funding available - Maximum of $500,000 per project or project phase - County funds up to 75% of eligible construction costs; municipalities cover remaining costs and all soft costs (engineering, permitting, property acquisition, maintenance) - Purpose: Improve pedestrian safety, ADA accessibility, and community connectivity - Eligible applicants: Municipalities within Ocean County - Application requirements: - Detailed project descriptions, location maps, and cost estimates - Municipal resolutions and ordinances accepting long-term maintenance and liability - Notable requirements: - Compliance with ADA and NJDOT standards - Construction must begin within 12 months of award - Municipalities responsible for ongoing maintenance and liability - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for municipal sidewalk construction projects

Description

The Ocean County Municipal Sidewalk Grant Program is a competitive grant program allocating up to $5 million for the installation of sidewalks along County roads in local communities. The County will cover 75% of construction costs, with municipalities responsible for all soft costs including engineering, permitting, property acquisition, and future maintenance. Funding is capped at $500,000 per project or project phase, and multiple phases can be applied for separately. The program aims to promote pedestrian safety, ADA accessibility, and community connectivity along County roadways.

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