New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 27C-35

Any political subdivisions may apply to commissioner for allotment under this act upon such forms and subject to such rules and regulations not inconsistent herewith as the commissioner may prescribe. If the commissioner approves a proposed project, he shall allot to the applicant, out of such sums as may be appropriated for the purpose, an amount which he finds necessary to defray one-half the cost to the applicant of preparing detailed plans and specifications for the public work or improvement.