Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Somerset County seeks to invest in our communities by providing access to funds for worthy projects.  Here are a few examples.  For more details contact the County Administrators Office at 858-4719.

Community Benefit Matching Grant Program:  Grants for communities and non-profits can provide capacity building for a variety of projects.  These funds are available county-wide including the Unorganized Territories.  Applications are available in the spring and fall of each year.   To date over 50 projects have been funded.  Fall 2023 Summary        Spring 2024 Summary

Click Here to see the Fall 2026 application.

U/T TIF Funding:  These funding opportunities are exclusively for projects within the County’s Unorganized Territories.  Applications are considered on a case by case basis.  Click here for an application.

SEDC Revolving Loans:  Small Businesses and Start-Ups can benefit from loans through the Somerset Economic Development Corporation with flexible terms and rates.  Click here to go to SEDC’s website for more information. 
https://www.somerseteconomicdevelopment.com/financing