The NJ Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) offers up to $150,000 to help municipalities replace legacy systems. JungleOS deploys in 2–3 weeks — and we've been doing this in New Jersey for 25 years.
The LEAP Implementation Grant covers the real costs of modernizing municipal technology — not just hardware.
Annual and perpetual software licensing costs for approved municipal platforms are covered under the grant.
Deployment, configuration, and system setup by certified implementation partners. This is the bulk of most awards.
Onboarding and training for municipal staff to transition from legacy systems to modern software.
Moving your existing records, permits, and departmental data from legacy systems into the new platform.
Connecting new software to state systems, financial platforms, and existing municipal infrastructure.
Technical support and maintenance during the critical first year of deployment is an eligible cost.
LEAP is designed specifically for NJ municipalities that are still running outdated legacy software. If any of the following describe your municipality, you likely qualify.
Not sure if you qualify? Request a demo below — we've helped NJ municipalities navigate LEAP applications before and can help you assess eligibility.
We're not a generic software company that happens to sell to governments. We've spent 25 years building for NJ municipalities — and we know how to move fast.
Most municipal software implementations take 6–12 months. JungleOS deploys in 2–3 weeks — which matters when you have a grant deadline and a go-live commitment.
Fire inspections, permits, utilities, department workflows, resident portals, compliance tracking — it's already built. You're not paying for custom development.
We know Essex County's requirements, Bergen's workflows, Ocean's compliance needs. NJ municipal government has specific characteristics — we've seen them all.
We can provide cost breakdowns, implementation timelines, and vendor documentation in the format LEAP reviewers need. Less work for your clerk's office.
Answers to the questions we hear most often from NJ municipalities exploring LEAP.
LEAP (Local Efficiency Achievement Program) is a New Jersey grant program that funds up to $150,000 per municipality for technology modernization projects. It's specifically designed to help NJ municipalities replace legacy government software with modern systems.
Applications are submitted through the NJ Division of Local Government Services. You'll need a project description, cost estimate from a vendor, and a statement of need. The April 15, 2026 deadline applies to the current cycle. We can help you prepare the vendor documentation portion.
For most municipalities, yes. JungleOS implementation costs — including software, deployment, training, and first-year support — typically fall within the $150K maximum. We'll give you an exact quote so you know before you apply.
LEAP runs in cycles, so missing this deadline doesn't permanently close the door. That said, the current cycle has one of the larger award pools in recent years. We'd strongly encourage applying now if you're seriously considering a software upgrade.
Yes. JungleOS is designed to integrate with state systems, financial platforms, and existing infrastructure. In most cases we can import your existing data from legacy systems so your records carry over to the new platform.
See JungleOS in action and get a cost estimate for your LEAP application. We'll respond within 1 business day.