Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program
Welcome to the application page for the
Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program.
The
NEXT NJ MANUFACTURING PROGRAM is a tax credit initiative designed to spur significant investment, create new manufacturing jobs, and solidify New Jersey's manufacturing industry. By offering competitive incentives, Next NJ Manufacturing encourages companies to invest their capital in New Jersey while demonstrating a commitment to long-term growth within the state.
Through this initiative, the state supports manufacturers—particularly in clean energy and advanced sectors—who are committed to building facilities, creating jobs, and collaborating with local institutions to foster workforce development and innovation.
For additional information please visit our website at
http://www.NJEDA.gov/nextnjmfg
Eligibility Information/Instructions:
To be eligible for the Next NJ Manufacturing Program, a project must meet the following:
- Minimum Job Creation: 20 new eligible full-time positions
- Minimum Capital Investment: $10 million.
- Wage Requirement: Pay at least 120% of the county median manufacturing income for the entire company at the Qualified Business Facility.
- Workforce Location: Ensure that at least 80% of the incentivized employees’ work time is spent in New Jersey and at the Qualified Business Facility; and the tax withholdings of all full-time jobs are subject to New Jersey Gross Income Tax.
- Collaboration Requirement: Applicants must enter a contractual relationship, as approved by the authority, over the term of the commitment period, which may be renewed annually, between an eligible business and a New Jersey-based.
(1) Public or private university or college;
(2) Public or private high school;
(3) Workforce development organization;
(4) Vocational or technical school or institution;
(5) labor organization, business or employer association, or nonprofit community-based organization that provides workforce training, apprenticeship, and career
development services;
(6) entities or consortia made up of (1) through (5) that develop and deliver workforce training programs; or
(7) any combination thereof.
*This collaborative relationship is evidenced by the provision of opportunities for workforce hiring, training, or apprenticeship; research and development;
demonstration project; curriculum development or educational activity; or other measures determined appropriate by the authority.
- Health Benefits: Must be offered to employees.
- Workforce Retention: Must maintain 100% of existing New Jersey workforce prior to incentive award (when applicable).
- Companies must: Maintain a record of good standing with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
- Prevailing Wage Requirements: The Authority’s affirmative action requirements, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-5.4, and prevailing wage requirements, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-5.1, shall apply to construction contracts at the Qualified Business Facility undertaken in connection with or as a condition of tax credits received under the program..
Tax credit award per business is based on the lesser of:
1) 0.1% of the eligible business’s total capital investment multiplied by the number of new full-time jobs.
2) 25% (max percentage) of the eligible businesses’ total capital investment; or
3) $150 million (Max Award)
Supporting Documentation:
Ensure all required documentation is prepared and submitted. Use clear file names and follow naming conventions to expedite completeness review.
Non-Refundable Fee:
Please note that program fees are non-refundable.
Preparing Your Application:
We strongly recommend reviewing the sample application available at www.njeda.gov/nextnjmfg before beginning your submission.
Pre-Submission Preparation:
Collect all required information and documents, and draft responses to the application questions before entering them into the online form. This preparation will help expedite the application process.
Application Process:
The NJEDA team will not begin the completeness review until all required information has been submitted and the application fee has been paid. Once the application is deemed complete, a certification email will be sent to your CEO to verify the accuracy of the submitted information. This certification must be signed under penalty of perjury to proceed with a full application review.
Submission Tips:
Read all prompts carefully and provide clear, professionally written responses, ensuring they meet the length and detail requested. Download a copy of the example application to guide your preparation.
If you have any questions, please reach out to
nextnjmfg@njeda.gov for assistance. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure your project meets eligibility requirements and has the best chance of success.
Thank you for your interest in the Next NJ Manufacturing Program.
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