October 16, 2020 — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has approved New Jersey’s spending plan for $11.3 million in federal aid for revenue losses to the commercial and charter fishing industry suffered as a result of the pandemic, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. said.
“This is another step in the right direction to ensure that New Jersey’s fishing industry gets the funding it needs to weather the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing economic storm,” Pallone said.
According to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, eligible fisheries-related businesses include commercial fisheries, aquaculture businesses, processors, dealers, and recreational fishery businesses, including for-hire businesses as well as bait and tackle shops.
An online application will be available starting Monday through the Department of Environmental Protection’s electronic grants management system, NJDEP SAGE.