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Oct 2024

2025-2026 Community Resource Development Funds

This posting serves as a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) to develop and/or increase the availability of community based resources to Mercer County youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, intellectual, and substance use needs, and their families..

A maximum total of $67,697.00 is available to fund one or more projects. This funding is available for the period of July 1, 2025 -  June 30, 2026. Funding is to be used for expansion or creation of resources available to Mercer County youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, intellectual, and substance use needs, and their families. All types of projects that result in the expansion or creation of community-based resources will be considered with preference given to those programs that address needs related to:

  • Evidence-based practices which support Mental and Behavioral Health prevention & intervention programs
  • Social Skills groups which include psychoeducation, socialization, recreation
  • Enrichment programs supporting individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+ Community programming in support of this population and allies
  • Mentorship Programming supporting youth in or at risk for entering restrictive/intensive settings (i.e. Youth Detention, Partial Hospitalization, Inpatient)
  • After-school enrichment programming, inclusive of tutoring opportunities
  • Health and Wellness programming targeting healthy eating, recreational activities, fitness, and healthy body and mind connections
  • Vocational programming for at-risk, aging-out (17+) populations including life skills, financial literacy, coaching, etc. .

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5:00 P.M.

**All awards are contingent on the sufficiency and availability of State funding

Important Information:

  Bidders Virtual Conference (via Zoom) Capitol County will host two (2) opportunities for perspective bidders as an informational meeting where questions regarding the RFP process will be addressed. The meeting is not mandatory, but attendance is encouraged. Interested parties may use this meeting to ask questions and receive information regarding the scope, implementation and requirements of the grant. Registration Links provided below:

Monday November 18th, 2:00 PM.

REGISTER HERE.

Thursday December, 5th, 2024, 10:00 AM.

REGISTER HERE.


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