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Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program

The OCED administers the CDBG Program and makes assistance available to low and moderate-income individuals and households.

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Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ)

The City of Long Branch is 1 of 32 Urban Enterprise Zones across the State of New Jersey, The program offers participating businesses incentives that encourage business growth and stimulate economies.

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Home Repair Program

The City of Long Branch offers home repair services to qualifying homeowners of buildings with up to four residential units. A qualified owner can receive an average of up to $20,000 in repairs to correct code violations.

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City of Long Branch Food Drive Campaign


As many of you are aware, food insecurity continues to impact families across our state and country and is greater now due to the current federal shutdown. Here in Long Branch, local food pantries are seeing a significant increase in demand, as more residents rely on them to meet their daily needs. This surge is quickly depleting pantry supplies and stretching their ability to serve our community.

In response, the City of Long Branch is launching a food drive to help replenish these vital resources. We invite individuals and businesses to support this initiative by donating non-perishable food items. Most-needed items include:

  • Canned vegetables, beans, and soup
  • Rice, pasta, and cereal
  • Shelf-stable milk and baby formula
  • Peanut butter and canned protein
  • Cooking oil and spices

Donations can be dropped off at our office:


Office of Community and Economic Development
20A Third Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM

732-923-2042

Participating Businesses:

  • Long Branch Recreation Department 
    • 231 Wilbur Ray Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
    • Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM

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Additional Funding Sources


New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

The NJEDA has a long history of supporting businesses of all sizes to grow and invest in New Jersey. We offer a broad portfolio of economic development tools such as: jobs-based tax credits, real estate and development tax credits, community development programs, main street technical assistance, innovation economy programs, clean energy programs, and low-interest business financing (including bonds, loan participations, loan guarantees and variable/fixed-rate loans).  Click the logo below to learn more. 

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We recommend looking int0: 

  • Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Manufacturers Energy Sales Tax Exemption *UEZ Businesses Only*
  • Small Business E-Commerce Support Program
  • Small Business Fund


Upcoming OCED Events

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