Expands eligible grantees under New Jersey Civic Information Consortium; establishes provisions for tracking and reporting progress of grantee; requires grantee to post statement on Internet website.

S 3543 expands eligibility for grants from New Jersey's Civic Information Consortium by removing the requirement that applicants be tax-exempt organizations or have a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. It directly affects community groups, media organizations, and technology-based groups collaborating with universities to improve civic information access. Key provisions require grantees to post a statement on their website acknowledging consortium funding, track progress using metrics established by the consortium, and submit annual narrative and financial reports. The bill also mandates that grant agreements include safeguards to ensure grantee independence from funders' influence over content. These changes aim to streamline grant access while increasing transparency and accountability for funded projects.