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NJ S1664
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
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Establishes a matching grant program administered by the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology for public research universities seeking federal research grants that require or prefer financial matches
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Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to fund the matching grant program
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Requires grant applications to be evaluated based on potential economic development impact in New Jersey, alignment with commission-designated priority industries, research and innovation capacity enhancement, and equitable distribution among public research universities
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Mandates annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature detailing grant recipients and the program's effectiveness in promoting economic development
Legislative Description
Requires New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology to establish matching grant program for public research universities that receive certain federal research grants; appropriates $5 million.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026