New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 27C-37

The granting of any application for State aid for plans and specifications, the acceptance of such aid or the preparation of such plans and specifications shall not be construed to commit either the State or the political subdivision to any contribution or appropriation whatsoever at any time for construction costs.  The amount allotted for each project shall be paid to the political subdivision upon proof satisfactory to the commissioner of the completion of the plans and specifications and of their cost to the applicant;  but the aggregate of all allotments or payments to any one political subdivision shall not exceed ten per centum (10%) of the total of all appropriations for local purpose allotments as contained in this or any other act.