2024-2025 Community Resource Development Funds

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 letter 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 $    67,697.70     (less can be applied for) is available to fund one or more projects. This funding is available for the period of July 1^st, 2024 – June 30, 2025.

Proposals submitted must either be a one-time initiative that can have a sustained impact or serve as seed money to initiate a new resource. Applicants must commit to working in partnership with Circle of Care for Families and Children of Passaic County (COC), other system partners, and community-based resources. They must embody the values of the NJ Children’s System of Care.

Projects that address the following needs will be considered, in no specific order:

• Skill development programming (social skills, anger management, stress/anxiety management skills, character development, etc.) with preference to upper Passaic county.
• Prevention programs and community-based mentoring accessible without system (DCPP, CMO, legal) involvement that promote school, community and family engagement.
• Programming that supports teens in their efforts to transition to adulthood, such as college and career readiness, financial literacy, employment readiness.
• After school enrichment programs for youth with developmental disabilities that provide recreational, psychoeducation and socialization opportunities.
• Programming that is culturally responsive, trauma-informed and inclusive for non-English language youth and caregivers.
• Peer support programming and affirming spaces and services for LGBTQ+ youth

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

Submission Deadline: January 8^th, 2024 5:00 PM

Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered for funding. The preferred method for submission for the Request for Proposal is a Word or PDF document attachment via email sent to: pdutton@cocucmo.org.  Applicants will receive an email confirmation of receipt within 24 hours of submission.

Important Dates:

Bidders Virtual Conference Calls

 The meeting(s) will be held virtually. This is an informational meeting where all questions regarding the RFP process will be addressed. Meeting(s) is not mandatory, but attendance is strongly encouraged. Bidders may use these meetings as technical assistance during the RFP writing process. Interested parties may use the links below to register: 

Thursday November 14^th, 2023 – 2pm  REGISTRATION LINK  

Friday December 15th, 2023 – 1pm   REGISTRATION LINK

COC Submission of CRD Funding Recommendation to CSOC: Monday February 5th, 2024

Proposal(s) are anticipated to be recommended to NJ-CSOC based on the approval of the Circle of Care CEO. RFP timelines are subject to change.

Announcement of CRD Funding Award: Wednesday, May 1st, 2023

CSOC will notify COC of approved proposals. Upon approval, COC and awardee(s) will sign MOU supporting CRD award.

Disbursement of funds and program implementation is anticipated for July 1^st, 2024.

The program is expected to run for no longer than twelve (12) months, commencing from the actual date of funding.

See full notice and attachments needed to apply here:

• CRD Funds 2025 RFP
• CRD Funds Application Template
• Scoring sheet (for reference)
  
  

For questions, please reach out to Paulina Dutton, Community Relations & Resource Development Director at pdutton@cocucmo.org or 973-9742-4688 x 124.