A 4800 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Winery Co-marketing Grant Program; appropriates $500,000.

This bill creates a $500,000 Winery Co-marketing Grant Program administered by New Jersey's Department of Agriculture. It directly helps New Jersey wineries (with plenary or farm licenses) by reimbursing them for part of their marketing costs when they partner with other local businesses like restaurants, hotels, roadside markets selling "Jersey Fresh" products, or farms offering agricultural tourism. Grants cover 25% to 45% of eligible costs based on how many partner businesses are involved (1, 2, or 3+ partners), with a maximum $25,000 per winery annually. The program requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing grants awarded, program effectiveness, and funding needs.
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Introduced Sep 19, 2024 Last action Sep 19, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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