RFP: Serving Delinquent and At-Risk Youth with State’s JCPC Grant Funds

This North Carolina grant seeks innovative programs to serve delinquent and at‑risk youth using state‑allocated JCPC funds. Eligible entities—including local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and housing authorities—must provide a 20 % local match and submit proposals covering one or more of twelve specified service areas such as mentoring, life‑skills training, tutoring, vocational programming, or temporary shelter care. Proposals must be research‑based, outcome‑focused, include an evaluation component, and address gang detection, family substance‑abuse challenges, and transportation needs. Selected programs will receive a portion of the $122,427 pool for FY 2021‑2022 services beginning on or after July 1 2021. • Funding: $122,427 total, with a required 20 % ($24,485) local match. • Eligibility: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local housing authorities. • Required documents for nonprofits: conflict‑of‑interest policy & statements, “no overdue tax” forms, proof of 501(c)(3) status. • Application process: electronic submission via NC ALLIES by March 31 2021 5 PM, followed by two hard‑copy copies mailed to the council chair.