2021 RFP Child Advocacy Development Grants Treatment Services, Programs, and Technology OR Capital

This New Jersey state grant program provides competitive, one‑time funding to counties that either have an existing Child Advocacy Center (CAC) or are in the process of developing one. Up to 21 awards may be made, with a total pool of $511,707.89 and a maximum of $130,000 per award. Funding may be used for treatment services, program development, technology upgrades, or capital improvements that meet the 2017 National Children’s Alliance accreditation standards. Applications were due March 31 2021, and all costs had to be obligated by June 30 2021. The awardees for this round were three county prosecutor’s offices (Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May) and the nonprofit Wynona’s House (Essex). The Department of Children and Families administered the solicitation, handled eligibility screening, and scored proposals using a point‑based rubric. Recipients must submit budgets, compliance attestations, and maintain records for five years. • Funding categories: treatment services, programs, technology, or capital projects. • Eligibility: county governments, prosecutor’s offices, or nonprofit partners with a county prosecutor. • Award limits: up to $130 k per recipient; total available $511,707.89. • Obligation deadline: all expenses must be contracted/obligated by June 30 2021.