2022 RFP - Child Advocacy Development Grants-Treatment Services, Programs, and Technology or Capital

This 2022 grant solicitation from New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families provides up to $100,000 per county to support existing or developing Child Advocacy Centers. Funding may be applied to treatment services (using existing staff), programmatic initiatives, technology purchases, or capital improvements such as construction, renovation, and lease payments, provided the costs are incurred by June 30, 2022. The RFP emphasizes compliance with National Children’s Alliance standards, prohibits new staff hires, limits certain per‑county expenditures (e.g., $250 for victim‑assistance supplies, $250 for client‑assistance items), and disallows gift‑card purchases. Seven county‑level entities were awarded grants on May 31, 2022. • Eligible applicants: counties with CACs or those planning a CAC, including nonprofit partners with MOUs. • Funding categories: treatment services, programs, technology, capital improvements; maximum $100,000 per award, total pool $665,461.89. • Key compliance: EEO, anti‑discrimination, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, Safe‑Child Standards, COVID‑19 health‑safety protocols, and labor‑harmony attestations where applicable.