Welcome to the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission website!
New Jersey is committed to contributing to the stabilization of Puerto Rico, so that those who wish to return to their homes on the island will have an opportunity to do so and to find a safe, stable, and sustainable environment in which they can raise a family, educate their children, find gainful employment, and enjoy a level of services similar in quality to those with which New Jersey is blessed.
The purpose of the New Jersey-Puerto Rico Commission is to:
- Advance bilateral trade and investment
- Initiate joint action on policy issues of mutual interest to New Jersey and Puerto Rico
- Promote business and academic exchanges between New Jersey and Puerto Rico
- Support Puerto Rico in its efforts to stabilize its economy
- Encourage New Jersey companies to invest in Puerto Rico’s infrastructure
- Address such other issues as determined by the commission pursuant to its purposes.
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Grant Opportunities
Applicants can apply for a maximum of two (2) funding categories under the NJPRC Energy Resiliency Grant. New agencies seeking funding from the NJPRC are limited to one (1) funding category and are defined as organizations that have not applied for or received funding from the NJPRC within the past 5 years.
FY 2025 Application Handbook & Funding Guidelines
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Sage Guide
Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST via SAGE.
If you are a first time SAGE user, please email AWILDA.POMALES-DIAZ@SOS.NJ.GOV with your username and email ASAP.
Information Session
For more details about the info session, please follow this link.
There will be a virtual Information Session held on May 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
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Grant Application Process
Please submit your applications electronically through the System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE). It is highly recommended that new applicants register on SAGE at least one week before the approaching grant deadlines.
SAGE Information
We strongly advise both current and potential grantees to take the following actions:
- Attend the SAGE Grantee Webinar: Access the webinar on the bottom left-hand side under "System Information" / "Training Videos" after logging into SAGE.
- Obtain the Latest SAGE User Manual: Ensure you have the updated SAGE User Manual for reference.
To ensure the successful submission of your application, the deadline for submission is 12:00 PM on the specified day. Applications not submitted by this time will not be eligible for funding consideration. Additionally, please be aware that any troubleshooting calls must be made by 11:00 AM on the deadline date.
If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out via email to awilda.pomales-diaz@sos.nj.gov.
CALL FOR PEER REVIEWERS
The New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission (NJPRC) is seeking qualified peer reviewers to assist with the evaluation of applications for upcoming PRC funded grant opportunities.
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Current Disaster Information
PREPS (English) PREPS (Spanish)
Puerto Rico Emergency Portal System (PREPS) is a service that is activated in conjunction with the Emergency Operations Center (COE) during national emergencies, such as Tormenta Ernesto. PREPS provides real-time data on essential services like electricity, water, health, and shelters during atmospheric events and emergencies such as storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, and more. For example, when you visit PREPS, you will see real time updates, such as:
- Storm location and wind speeds;
- Amount of people without electricity;
- Amount of people without water;
- Open shelters: Aguadilla, Culebra, Guaynabo, Gurabo, Humacao, Maunabo, Vieques;
- School and Medical Center closings;
- Pharmacy help center contact information and MORE
Municipal Directory - Municipios Directorio
This resource is Puerto Rico’s municipal directory search tool, which allows you to select any municipality in Puerto Rico and access contact information for the mayor or local government. It is the Commission’s mission to strengthen New Jersey’s ties with Puerto Rico, so it is vital we ensure Puerto Ricans living in New Jersey, like you, are empowered to communicate with your family and/or their representatives back on the island. This resource will help you stay connected with or at least informed about the situations that our fellow Americans are facing in Puerto Rico.
If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot aid with losses already covered by insurance.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
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