N.J. Admin. Code § 13:86B-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:86B-2.1 - Criteria to establish applicant is a qualifying NPO

(a) A qualifying NPO shall be eligible to apply for the award of a grant for an approved program. An NPO must meet all of the following criteria to be a qualifying NPO:

1. Is tax exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 501(c)3) and is not a private foundation as defined in section 509(a) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 509(a));

2. Provide services throughout the State;

3. Is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable or similar purposes in the public interest;

4. Has a demonstrable record of conducting highway traffic safety programs;

5. Is organized under the provisions of the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act, N.J.S.A. 15A:1-1 et seq. or pursuant to other New Jersey statutory authority to operate in the State;

6. Has been organized for a period of at least one year immediately prior to the date of its application for a grant;

7. If engaged in fundraising activities subject to the Charitable Registration and Investigation Act, N.J.S.A. 45:17A-18 et seq. is registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety;

8. If engaged in providing services that require registration with or licensing or other approval by a State or local government agency, is the holder of such valid registration, license or other approval issued by the agency, including a registration to do business with the State as required by P.L. 2004, c. 5;

9. If applying for a grant authorized at N.J.A.C. 13:86B-3.1(a)4, is the employer of staff who perform the duties of first responders and emergency medical technicians; and

10. If applying for a grant on behalf of another entity in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:86B-3.2, meets the additional criteria set forth in that rule.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:86B-2.1