Case Study: Middlesex County, NJ leads recovery efforts with OpenGov

How Middlesex County, NJ Is Leading to Recovery with OpenGov

Middlesex County, NJ needed a fast way to manage $144 million in CARES Act funding, support local businesses and municipalities, and overcome technology gaps while processing urgent grant and reimbursement requests. The County turned to OpenGov to handle competitive $30,000 grants, CDBG applications, and municipal fund applications in a way that was simple for applicants but still met strict audit requirements.

With OpenGov, Middlesex County efficiently processed 175 applications in just 14 days and gained a flexible platform for distributing funds, integrating with existing systems, and standardizing processes across 25 towns. OpenGov also created a foundation the County can extend to other initiatives, helping drive cost savings, efficiency, and long-term technology improvements.

Middlesex County, NJ

John Pulomena

County Administrator