Community Investment Initiative. A $3 million grant shared by our 12 towns. This $3 million set-aside is specifically for projects benefiting older adults, veterans and people with disabilities.

Mercer County has awarded funds to each of 12 municipalities within its jurisdiction. The municipalities are taking this opportunity to upgrade programming (whether virtual or in-person) provided at community centers, accessibility upgrades, install new emergency generators that will allow the community centers to serve as an emergency shelters and vaccine storage locations, repair senior center kitchens that work as food distribution areas, expand senior bus services and hire new case worker staff for seniors.

Funds have been budgeted and are in the process of being formally obligated to some of Mercer County’s municipalities to provide additional aid in the form of expanded park accessibility features:

• Robbinsville – Walking trails, natural playground, sensory/butterfly garden, benches, etc.
• West Windsor – New or repaired items at their Senior Center, including furniture, gazebo, kitchen and technology upgrades for virtual activities.
• Hamilton – Grant program for non-profits providing athletic programming to disabled participants.
• Ewing – Equipment and services upgrades to Senior and Community centers to increase access to internet and additional community locally broadcasted programming.
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