Capitol County Children's Collaborative (CCCC) continues to provide care management services to children and youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, intellectual, and substance use needs, and their families. Notable gaps and needs in quality, community-based behavioral health services have been identified and to the affect, Community Resource Development Funds have been made available for the expansion or creation of resources available to Mercer County youth. 

The overall goal of this RFP is twofold: to develop and/or increase the availability of resources to Mercer County youth and their families; and to increase positive outcomes for youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, intellectual, and substance use needs. Applicants must commit to working in partnership with Capitol County Children’s Collaborative (CCCC), other system partners, and community-based resources. They must embody the values of the NJ Children’s System of Care.

This one-time funding of $67,788.07 (less may be applied for) must be utilized in full by June 30, 2024 and will become unavailable to the awardee(s) after that date.

RFP and Grant Timeline 

All proposals are due Friday, January 13, 2023 by 5:00p.m. Completed proposals (in WORD or PDF format)  must be submitted electronically to [email protected] 

*Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered for review*

Providers should expect notification of the status of their proposal no earlier than April 17, 2023

Duration of grant is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (Funding is no longer accessible after June 30, 2024) 

Virtual Bidder's Conference Overview and Q&A Session 

Capitol County will host two sessions to offer interested candidates the opportunity to ask general questions, receive information related to the scope, implementation and requirements of the grant. For complete application, notice and detail information including conference links, please download the full RFP packet attached.