Financial Support
Tropical Storm Ida
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers disaster unemployment assistance to New Jersey residents harmed by Tropical Storm Ida.
Visit this page to see if you qualify.
COVID-19
The Excluded New Jerseyans Fund (ENJF) is now accepting applications. The ENJF provides a one-time, direct cash benefit to eligible households that (1) suffered an economic hardship due to COVID-19 and (2) were excluded from both the federal stimulus checks and COVID-related unemployment assistance.
People who are undocumented, recently decarcerated, or were otherwise excluded from financial assistance are eligible for this one-time payment.
FEMA offers financial help for COVID-19 funeral expenses.
General
Applications for both the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Eviction Prevention Program close on December 15 -- apply here for both programs.
Explore affordable health insurance options for New Jersey residents at Get Covered New Jersey.
For People
- New Jersey offers financial assistance programs to help residents pay utility bills and rent, avoid eviction, and more. Information about these programs and an eligibility screening tool are here.
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Bergen County residents without minor children can apply for financial assistance with the Bergen County Board of Social Services.
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Bergen County United Way offers an extensive network of support services reach them online and by dialing 211.
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Questions about benefits from the Social Security Administration? Look for answers here.
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Ridgewood Social Services offers help to residents of Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick, and Wyckoff.
For Businesses and Organizations
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Information about programs intended specifically for NJ businesses is here.
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Does my business or organization qualify for state, federal, or other assistance? Use the Emergency Assistance Eligibility Wizard to check.
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Are you an employer with COVID-19-related job openings? Post them on the NJ COVID-19 On-Demand Hiring Portal.
Job Seekers
- Search through thousands of recently posted New Jersey job openings here.
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Plus more resources for people seeking work.
- Extensive help on finding a job, with detailed steps for improving your job search, resume, remote interview skills, and more.