2020 CPP RFP Child Advocacy Center-Services Tech RE-ISSUED

This RFP provides up‑to‑$1.5 million in grant funding for treatment services, programs, and technology to support existing or developing Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across New Jersey counties. Up to 21 awards can be made, with a maximum of $250,000 per award, and all funded activities must be obligated by 30 June 2021. Eligible applicants include county governments, prosecutor’s offices, or nonprofit entities affiliated with a county prosecutor’s office that either already operate a CAC or are in the process of developing one. Proposals must include detailed staffing plans, space requirements, compliance with National Children’s Alliance standards, and a comprehensive budget narrative. The award process was open competition with a submission deadline of 2 Dec 2020 and the award was announced on 12 Jan 2021. Nine entities were listed as awardees. • Funding targets child‑focused treatment, forensic interviewing, mental‑health, tele‑health, and related technology. • Strict eligibility: only counties with existing or developing CACs may apply; rent, utilities, and vehicle purchases are prohibited costs. • Extensive documentation required (budget forms, audits, HIPAA/42 CFR Part 2 compliance, MOU with prosecutor, etc.).