2023-2024 COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

October 21, 2022

As part of our contract with the New Jersey Children’s System of Care (CSOC), COC has access to funds designated for one time use by community organizations to promote and develop new, additional, and/or unique resources addressing an unmet or under-served need in Passaic County.

This posting serves as a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) to support the development, enhancement and/or expansion of the availability of community-based resources that reduce risks to child and youth well-being and to promote their safety, health, and connections at home and in the community in Passaic County. 

A maximum total of $ 67,788.07 (less can be applied for) is available to fund one or more projects. This funding is available for the period of July 1^st, 2023 – June 30, 2024.

The overall goal of this RFP is twofold: to develop and/or increase the availability of resources to Passaic County and to increase positive outcomes for youth and their families. 

Funding is not intended to purchase services for specific individuals or families, but rather, to support new or existing activities or services in the community. 

Projects that address the following needs will be considered, in no specific order (for needs identification and references see complete RFP package linked below):

• Programming that supports skill development (social skills, anger management, stress/anxiety management skills, self-regulation, character development, positive self-image, LGBTQI+ support groups, etc.), psychoeducation and socialization opportunities for neurotypical youth and/or for youth with autism and other developmental or intellectual disabilities.
• Programming that supports teens in their efforts to transition to adulthood, such as college and career readiness, financial literacy, employment readiness.
• Service navigation that is culturally responsive, trauma-informed and inclusive for non-English speaking youth and caregivers, that engages youth and families who are at-risk for or experiencing homelessness with wraparound resources.

This funding solicitation reflects current needs of youth in Passaic county, as well as youth served by Passaic County’s Children’s System of Care and the NJ Children’s System of Care Community Resource Development (CRD) funding guidelines.

Only complete proposals that are submitted on time, following indicated format and with all the attachments will be considered. Deadline for submission is December 16^th, 2022, 5pm.

All awards are contingent on the sufficiency and availability of CSOC funding.  Final decisions regarding grant awards will be at the discretion of CSOC.

For additional details  or questions, please email Paulina Dutton, Community Relations & Resource Development Director at pdutton@cocucmo.org

RFP Package Documents:

• CRD Funds RFP
• CRD Funds Application Template
• Scoring Sheet/Rubric (for reference only)