New Jersey Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program

NJ Department of Community Affairs (CDBG-DR)

Closed Disaster Relief

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Availability: Closed
Listed amount: Up to $150,000 grant

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About This Program

Federal disaster recovery program for homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy and other qualifying storms. Provided grants for reconstruction, rehabilitation, elevation, and mitigation. Program has closed to new applicants but some projects remain in progress.

Grant amount based on documented storm damage and eligible repairs

The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-18; confirm current terms.

Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

Other published resources for Elizabeth, NJ, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Local lead-service-line replacement assistance varies; contact your water utility

Key Details

Up to $150,000 for storm damage repair
Superstorm Sandy and other qualifying disasters
Program closed to new applicants
Covered reconstruction, elevation, mitigation
Existing applicants should check status

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Program phone: (855) 732-6635

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Deadline: Program closed to new applicants

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