N.J. Stat. § 52:27D-118.12: Discretionary fund

In the event that any funds remain undistributed after all eligible municipalities have had an opportunity to enter into a contract pursuant to P.L. 1985, c. 170 (C. 52:27D-118.11 et seq.), there shall be established a discretionary fund, and eligible municipalities may make application for such funds as still remain undistributed as determined by the director. Any funds paid pursuant to this section shall be available to all eligible municipalities for the purposes of augmenting or upgrading patrol activities or to qualifying municipalities for the costs of salaries and other related expenses of existing full-time police officers assigned to uniformed patrol duty, including payments for pensions, health benefits and uniforms. Qualifying municipalities shall not be required to provide matching funds in order to receive funds pursuant to this section.

L. 1985, c. 170, s.2; amended by L. 1987, c. 90, s. 2.