Proposals accepted through January 31, 2025

The Harnett County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is now accepting proposals for programs that support delinquent youth and those at the highest risk of delinquency in Harnett County. The Council seeks to allocate funding to local organizations that provide services aimed at reducing juvenile crime and fostering positive youth development.

For the upcoming funding cycle, the JCPC anticipates receiving $320,045 from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Division. This funding will be distributed over a two-year period, covering state fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, beginning on or after July 1, 2025. A local match of 10% will be required for all funded programs.

The JCPC is calling for proposals from local government agencies and qualified nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status to support the following critical program areas:

• Parent/Family Skill Building
• Interpersonal Skill Building
• Vocational Skill Building
• Tutoring/Academic Enhancement
• Mediation/Conflict Resolution
• Restitution/Community Service
• Teen Court
• Substance Abuse Counseling
• Services Addressing Problem Sexual Behavior
• Juvenile Structured Day Programs

For more details, including the full Request for Proposals (RFP), please visit the JCPC webpage here.

Proposals must be submitted online via the NCALLIES system by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2025. Interested applicants will be required to complete training for submitting applications through NCALLIES, and additional assistance will be available to those who need support during the process.

Applications can be submitted directly at https://cp.ncdjjdp.org/CP/. For technical assistance or further information, please contact JCPC Area Consultant, Crystal Bennett, at (919) 710-5331 or crystal.bennett@ncdps.gov.