Rather, the funding goes to separate, nonprofit agencies established by the houses of worship to manage community development and social service activities. Any house of worship that formed a community development corporation was eligible to apply to the Department of Community Affairs for funding. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs selected the recipients after a competitive application process. A total of 73 faith-based groups applied for funding, said DCA Commissioner Jane M. Kenny. The organizations selected touch all New Jersey urban, suburban and rural, North, South and Central.
All New Jersey benefits from their work.
Kenny noted that all groups to receive funding will be monitored by DCA a minimum of two times during the year to see that they are meeting the goals set forth in their applications.