Elizabeth, NJ · Union County
Community Development Block Grant Application Instructions and Forms
This 2020–2021 Community Development Block Grant application package is for agencies seeking City of Elizabeth funding for public services, public facilities, or economic development activities.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The package includes agency information, activity-specific application forms, financial statements, certifications, and an attachment checklist for agencies requesting CDBG funding. The instructions describe the application process and say agencies receiving $50,000 or more in federal funds must complete the affidavit, which includes a sworn statement about ownership and business information.
Who needs it
Agencies applying for Elizabeth CDBG funding for public services, public facilities, or economic development should use the package and complete the forms that apply to their activities.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the person making the affidavit signs and swears to its statements before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Package
Download the CDBG application instructions and forms, and check with Elizabeth for the applicable funding cycle and current requirements.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Forms
Fill out the agency information forms and the activity-specific forms for each proposed activity; assemble the requested attachments.
- 3
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions to sign and swear to the affidavit during the online session.
- 5
Submit the Application to the City
Submit the completed application package to the City of Elizabeth using the current instructions and deadline confirmed with the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elizabeth. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which part of the CDBG package needs notarization?
- The affidavit on page 8 has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat on page 9. The instructions say this form must be completed only by agencies receiving $50,000 or more in federal funds.
- How do I get the affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statements during the video session, following the notary’s instructions. Check with the City about its current submission process.
- Do I need to complete every form in the package?
- The instructions say all applicants must complete the agency information forms and should complete activity-specific forms for each activity. The affidavit is limited to agencies receiving $50,000 or more in federal funds.
- Can a remote notarization be used for this New Jersey form?
- New Jersey permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries in October 2021 under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. Confirm with the municipality if unsure.