The next periodic beach replenishment project for Long Beach Island, tentatively slated for later this year, has not received federal funding under fiscal year 2022.

“The project remains eligible for periodic nourishment in fiscal year 2023 pending federal funding,” said Steve Rochette, public affairs officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

If or when federal funding comes through, there would be a delay before construction could begin due to getting a contract ready for bidding, Army Corps officials said last fall when…