Congressman Jeff Van Drew Thursday announced the award of $10.3 million in Community Project Funding that will deliver jobs and improve public safety in South Jersey, including funding for additional security cameras for Atlantic City, a job training program at Jewish Family Services of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, and forming a business hub at Atlantic Cape Community College.
Community Project Funding secured:
- $3,750,000 was awarded to Salem County to help upgrade the Salem County Courthouse. This project will expand the courthouse by nearly 100,000 feet and add important security features including ballistic glass, duress alarms, proper screening areas, handicap accessibility, and secure and separate parking for judges.
- $2,200,000 was awarded for safety improvements on Route 72 in Stafford Township, Ocean County. This will greatly improve public safety on Route 72, one of the most travelled highways in Ocean County.
- $1,000,000 was awarded to the Cumberland County Youth Violence Prevention program. This program will improve economic opportunities and reduce violent crime among young people in Cumberland County by offering support services for physical and mental health, academic success, and economic mobility.
- $1,000,000 was awarded to Atlantic Cape Community College’s “BizHub” program, which will serve existing businesses, new businesses, and residents of Cape May County seeking assistance and resources for exploring the opportunity to start a business in Cape May County.