The bill establishes the Municipal Community Center Grant Program within the Division of Housing and Community Resources in the Department of Community Affairs. This program is designed to provide annual grants to municipalities for the construction of new community centers, with a focus on those that currently lack such facilities or have an insufficient number relative to their population. The director of the program will oversee grant applications, assist municipalities in their preparation, and monitor the use of funds. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Community Affairs request a minimum of $10,000,000 annually as part of its budget proposal to fund these grants and seek other available funding sources.

The bill emphasizes the importance of community centers in promoting health and well-being within municipalities. It outlines the criteria for grant prioritization based on the need for community centers and specifies that the funds must be used solely for construction purposes. Furthermore, it allocates two percent of the appropriated amount to the Division of Housing and Community Resources for program administration. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.