The N.J. Department of Community Affairs’ Division of Local Government Services has announced the award of $10 million in Local Recreation Improvement Grants to counties, municipalities and school districts across New Jersey to ensure public access to quality outdoor recreation and community resources. The grants were awarded to 162 local governments after a competitive application process.

Locally, Little Egg Harbor Township was awarded $75,000; Stafford Township, $80,000 and Surf City, $40,000.