Lebanon Township committee authorizes application for state recreation grant

The Lebanon Township council committee voted Jan. 22, 2045 to authorize submission of a grant proposal to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (FY2025 Recreation Improvement Grant Program).

Chair introduced Resolution 33-20-25 and noted the grant application deadline is Jan. 31. Committee members said they supported pursuing the funding for planned park improvements. "Carolyn thought she could do it," the Chair said, thanking a staff member who agreed to prepare the application because outside grant writers said they lacked time.

A motion to authorize the submission was moved, seconded and approved in a recorded roll call that registered four affirmative responses in the audio segments for that vote.

Why it matters: The township said the grant could fund planned recreation improvements in local parks and that staff would pursue the opportunity despite the tight timeline.

Next steps: The committee authorized staff to complete the application and return with updates; the meeting then opened a brief public-comment period, closed it and adjourned.

Note on sources: The Chair described staff capacity and who would prepare the application; no formal grant amount or detailed project scope was provided in the meeting transcript.