These funds are state funds that are derived from statewide sales and income tax receipts.  Every municipality receives a share of the "pie" and the funds must be used to reduce the local tax burden. Much more info is here.

2023 -- $312,824
2022 -- $308,581
2021 -- $260,180
2020 -- $180,701
2019 -- $131,930
2018 -- $ 98,411
2017 -- $ 94,473
2016 -- $ 96,595
2015 -- $106,658
2014 -- $ 85,324
2013 -- $101,953
2012 -- $111,731
2011 -- $114,175
2010 -- $114,829
2009 -- $148,255
2008 -- $156,173
2007 -- $173,454
2006 -- $181,207
2005 -- $185,443
2004 -- $183,526
2003 -- $170,889
2002 -- $169,079
2001 -- $182,594