2021 RFP ACES Innovation Grant

The 2021 RFP ACES Innovation Grant establishes three Regional ACE Collaboratives (RACs) to manage a community‑innovation microgrant program aimed at reducing adverse childhood experiences across New Jersey. Each RAC receives up to $75,000 annually for operations and is responsible for issuing a Call for Ideas within 90 days, reviewing proposals, awarding microgrants (no ceiling), and providing ongoing technical assistance, translation, transportation, and reporting. The program provides a total of $3 million in funding over two years, with up to $425,000 per RAC per year for microgrant distribution and $75,000 per RAC per year for administrative costs. Awardees include CUMAC/ECHO, Inc. (North), NORWESCAP (Central), and ACENDA, Inc. (South). The contract runs from 1 Nov 2021 to 30 Jun 2023, with monthly progress reporting and quarterly grantee meetings required. • Three RAC contracts (up to $150 k each) to oversee microgrant allocation. • Operational budget capped at $75 k per year per RAC; microgrant pool capped at $1,275 k annually across all regions. • RACs must maintain bilingual staff, provide translation, transportation, and handle all reporting to DCF.