APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
2026/2027 Community Resource Development Funds
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Legal Name of Organization
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Organization Mailing Address
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Street Address
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Organization Website
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Corporate Status
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Non-Profit
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Primary Contact for this Proposal
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First Name
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example@example.com
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Proposal Details
Title of Proposal
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Project type
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Development of a new resource
Expansion of an existing resource not otherwise funded
If your organization receives any other funding from the NJ Department of Children and Families, please explain:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The NJ 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 project who will be providing direct service for youth under the age of 18. Does your organization already require Child Abuse and Record Information (CARI) background checks for your staff every three years?
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Describe your agency's capacity to support the identified need and embody wraparound principles. (10 pts)
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Project Description and Objectives (50 pts total)
State the issue or opportunity being addressed and how the project is expected to benefit the intended stakeholder(s). How you will ensure equitable access to the service/support for all youth and/or families with the identified need. Identify collaborative community partner(s). (10 pts)
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Defined service/program deliverables, level of service, and outcomes. Explain the specific services that will be provided. The level of service should define who and how many will receive the service, the frequency and length of service, timeline for completion. The outcomes should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. The outcomes should demonstrate the impact and benefit of the service to youth and/or families. Describe anticipated barriers and what strategies will be used to overcome them. (25 pts)
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Quality Assurance and Outcomes Monitoring Plan. List the measurable outcomes you anticipate from this project. Describe the monitoring process to ensure consistent high-quality service provision. Identify the evaluation methods and tools that will be used to measure improvement or benefit to individuals served. Tools may include satisfaction surveys; attendance counts or other specific tools. (10 pts)
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Identify (and cite) evidence-based approach(es) that is/are justification for the planned initiative. (5 pts)
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Project Sustainability Plan (15 pts total)
Community sustainability - Outline strategies to pursue funding after the grant period to continue the project. Explain how existing community capacity will be leveraged. (5 pts)
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Organizational sustainability - Describe the ability of your organization as a whole to survive in a long-term partnership. Strong affiliations with larger, well-established community resources can be provided as a source of sustainability strategy. (5 pts)
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Financial sustainability - State the funding sources you have for the future so the project can sustain its financial needs. Describe the agency's history of proven fundraising ability and donation procurement. (5 pts)
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Project Budget (10 pts)
Budget Narrative: Describe how each item will be used, and the quantity needed; cost of each budget item, other funding sources available, any match to CRD funds, and total.
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Letters of Support (10 pts total)
Attach two Letters of Support that express knowledge of, and willingness to collaborate with other community partners on the project and specify the type of support or resources to be provided. A letter of support from collaboration partner/s is required.
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