This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of State aimed at preserving, expanding, and managing Revolutionary War Battlefields, encampments, and skirmish sites in New Jersey that are at risk due to development. The program will provide grants to local government units and qualifying tax-exempt nonprofit entities, with the Department responsible for developing guidelines for grant applications, establishing evaluation criteria, and monitoring compliance with grant terms. Grants will be awarded competitively based on specific preservation plans and the applicant's administrative capabilities.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $50 million from the General Fund to support the implementation of this grant program. The urgency of this initiative is underscored by New Jersey's significant role in the American Revolution, having hosted more battles and skirmishes than any other original state, highlighting the importance of protecting its Revolutionary War heritage for future generations.