2019 RFP Child Advocacy Development Grants - Capital

The 2019 Child Advocacy Development Grants – Capital RFP, issued by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, provides one‑time capital grants to build, renovate, expand, or relocate Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the state. Up to $3 million is available for a maximum of 21 projects, with a ceiling of $750,000 for counties that currently lack a CAC (Atlantic, Salem, Cape May) and $100,000 for counties that already operate a CAC. Eligible applicants include county governments, prosecutor offices, or New Jersey‑registered nonprofits affiliated with a county prosecutor’s office. A mandatory bidders conference on October 21 2019 was required for eligibility; proposals were due by November 8 2019. Awards were announced on December 19 2019, and contracts (or binding agreements) must be in place by June 30 2020. Thirteen awardees—mostly county prosecutor offices and Wynona’s House (Essex County)—received funding. The grant program emphasizes compliance with National Children’s Alliance accreditation standards and prohibits funding for vehicles, direct service delivery, or duplicate funding sources. • Funding limits: $750K for new CACs in three counties, $100K for upgrades/relocations in all other counties. • Total program budget: $3M, with up to 21 projects funded. • Eligibility: County government, prosecutor’s office, or NJ nonprofit with a formal MOU to the county prosecutor. • Key deadlines: Q&A deadline Oct 18 2019, bidders conference Oct 21 2019, proposal due Nov 8 2019, award Dec 19 2019, funding‑obligation deadline Jun 30 2020.