Community Resource Development Funds 2026-27 Request for Proposals.
As part of our contract with the New Jersey Children’s System of Care (NJCSOC), Bergen’s Promise has access to a maximum of $67,697.00 for FY 2026-2027. These funds will be used to fund one or more projects that expand or create resources for children residing in Bergen County, who are experiencing specific emotional, behavioral, and/or I/DD and co-occurring health needs and their families.
Priority Needs for Funding – Specific at-risk youth/families and their most prominent needs
Below find the needed programs/services/supports for which this Request for Funding Applications exists. Potential applicants for this funding should tie the proposed programs, support services, programs, and activities to the needs identified below and demonstrate the embodiment of the Wraparound Principles of the New Jersey Children’s System of Care. Furthermore, they should ensure equitable access to the programs/services/supports.
Identified needs:
Culturally informed, family systems-based therapeutic support and engagement program for parents/caregivers and their children with:
This program should also provide childcare to support caregiver participation |
The following are needed for children with developmental delays/disabilities and aggressive behaviors and/or complex co-occurring medical conditions:
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NOTE: Proposals should include transportation to services for families in need.
The funding period will be no longer than 12 months: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
All awards are contingent on the sufficiency and availability of NJCSOC funding. Final decisions regarding grant awards will be at the discretion of NJCSOC.
New requirement for program(s) that are funded: The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) requires all agencies that receive DCF funding to have a Child Abuse and Record Information (CARI) background check for all required staff involved in the funded project who will be providing direct service to youth under the age of 18.
**View complete Request for Proposals in the attachment on this page (click the red button 'View Flyer'). |
There are two optional Virtual Bidders Information meetings scheduled:
Frequently asked questions regarding this RFP process will be reviewed. Please review the Exclusionary Criteria for this RFP process listed in Appendix 1 of the attached document. Attendance is not mandatory but attending one is encouraged by those interested in applying. Please register for one of the dates to receive the calendar invite and link to join via Microsoft Teams. |
RFP Application Package Submission Deadline: Proposals must be submitted, time-stamped no later than 4 pm E.S.T. on Friday, January 9, 2026, to be considered.
- If emailing the proposal, please submit as a Word or PDF document attachment and send to: communityresources@bergenspromise.org **You can email to request a Word version of the application for ease of completion.
- If submitting the form via the online application portal, click here
An email confirmation will be sent to indicate that the RFP application has been received. Early submissions welcome. Incomplete RFP application packages will not be considered for funding. No extensions will be granted, and no late proposal applications will be accepted.
