The Cumberland County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) has extended until April 30 at 5 p.m. the deadline to receive a Request for Proposal for programs to serve delinquent and at-risk youth. The JCPC announced in February the availability of $1,119,291 for various programs beginning July 1.
The JCPC anticipates receiving the funds from the N.C. Department of Public Safety Division of Adult Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Community Programs for the state Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The RFP is for various programs to assist the council’s mission to prevent delinquency among at-risk juveniles. The use of N.C. Department of Public Safety funds requires a 20% local match.
The JCPC will consider proposals for the following needed programs:
In order to apply, you must complete and submit your application online by accessing NC ALLIES and by submitting to the address indicated below. Please read and follow all instructions at the following link:
https://www.ncdps.gov/juvenile-justice/community-programs/juvenile-crime-prevention-councils/program-agreement-information.
Governmental agencies, 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporations and local housing authorities are invited to submit applications. After submitting the application electronically, print and submit hard copies. In order to be considered for funding, all required documentation must be submitted with the program application by the March 4 deadline. It is required that two copies of the RFP be submitted.
Mail or deliver applications to:
Nichelle Gaines, JCPC Coordinator
Cumberland County, Suite 512
P.O. Box 1829
Fayetteville, NC 28302
Gaines can be reached at 910-437-1884. For questions about the RFP or assistance with submissions, contact JCPC Area Consultant Crystal Bennett at 919-710-5331.
For more information about the Cumberland County Crime Prevention Council, go to
http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/departments/court-group/court-system/juvenile-crime-prevention-council.