This 2019 solicitation funds the creation and operation of a Passaic County Council for Young Children, a county‑wide early‑childhood outreach and coordination hub. The awardee must hire a full‑time Project Coordinator (preferably a Passaic County resident), engage Community Health Workers, build partnerships with local early‑childhood agencies, conduct needs assessments, host parent‑focused meetings, and deliver quarterly and annual reports. The grant provides up to $75,000 for the fiscal year, with no matching‑fund requirement, and all activities must be completed by December 31 2019. The contract is a single‑award, grant‑type agreement managed by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.
• Scope: governance, community engagement, planning, implementation, reporting, and compliance for a County Council for Young Children.
• Funding: up to $75,000, prorated for 2019, with allowance for startup costs.
• Timeline: proposals due 10 April 2019; award announced 30 May 2019; contract runs through 31 December 2019.