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Available RFPs Division of Housing and Community Resources Athletics for Persons with Disabilities 2027   Grant Period Start: 7/1/2026 Deadline for Submission: 8/14/2026 Contact Information: Jennifer Underwood (609) 930-1883 jennifer.underwood@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 8/14/2026 Population to be Targeted: Athletes with disabilities. Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: Various Allowable Costs: Program expenses related to competition and training programs. Eligible Applicant: 3 identified statewide athletic organizations Purpose of Grant: Athletic training & competition for people with disabilities. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 Technical Assistance Meeting: No   Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details   NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports Program Provider Capacity Expansion 2026   Grant Period Start: 10/1/2026 Deadline for Submission: 7/31/2026 Contact Information: Tina McGill (609) 577-5011 tina.mcgill@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 9/30/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 7/31/2026 Population to be Targeted: Dollar Range for Award Minimum: $150,000.00 Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: $200,000.00   Allowable Costs: See RFP. Eligible Applicant: CBOs and other eligible entities providing homelessness and housing support services aligned with the Housing Supports program of NJFamilyCare. Non-profit organizations that are either approved by NJ FamilyCare or eligible for approval to provide pre-tenancy and tenancy sustaining services. Purpose of Grant: The NJ Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) has launched a new Housing Supports program to help NJ FamilyCare members find and maintain housing. To increase member access to quality services, DMAHS has partnered with DCA to invest in providers who are interested in joining or expanding their role in the program Under the NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports Provider Capacity Expansion Grants Program, DCA and DMAHS seek to partner with two tracks of providers: “Start-up” Track: Prospective & Early Stage Housing Supports Providers (Not yet having credentialed & contracted as a Housing Supports provider with at least 1 MCO). These are potential NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports providers (e.g., CBOs, shelters, supportive housing organizations, case management organizations) who are still in foundational stages of becoming a NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports provider and have not yet credentialed & contracted with at least 1 MCO to deliver housing services). Grants are intended to: Enable Housing Supports program readiness and offset startup costs (e.g., Medicaid enrollment, MCO contracting, development of new IT system capabilities, participation in required trainings). Provide seed capital to support the hiring of new staff—both administrative and frontline service providers— to support the commencement of service delivery to NJ FamilyCare members. “Expansion” Track: MCO-contracted Housing Supports Providers (providers credentialed & contracted with 1 or more MCOs for housing services): These are providers who are already enrolled through Gainwell in the Housing Supports program and are in-network with at least one MCO. Grants are intended to: Incentivize investment in the capabilities, infrastructure, and staffing needed to expand their capacity to serve NJ FamilyCare members and improve the value of those services to NJ FamilyCare members. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: Technical Assistance Meeting: Yes: A Mandatory TA Session will be held 7/14/26 10am & 7/23/26 10am. Link to register is as follows: 7/14/26 -- 7/23/26   Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details   NJHOMES LAUNCHPAD PREDEVELOPMENT FUND 2026   Grant Period Start: 1/1/2026 Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2027 Contact Information: Colleen Velez (609) 300-2963 Colleen.Velez@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 12/31/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2027 Population to be Targeted: Households that are low and moderate income as defined by the Council on Affordable Housing. Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: Various Allowable Costs: Funds can be used for project related capital costs assoicated with the development of affordable housing. Eligible Applicant: Non-profit affordable housing developers working with NJHOMES Launchpad communities. Purpose of Grant: to assist eligible municipalities in the creation of housing units affordable to low and moderate income families. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: Up to three (3) years from Grant Award date Technical Assistance Meeting: N/A   Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Guidelines FY26 NHOMES Project Proforma RENTAL Proforma: HOMEOWNERSHIP Proforma: Submit Housing Production Doc.: NJHOMES Pre-Dev Fund Application Guide:   Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities 2027   Grant Period Start: 7/1/2026 Deadline for Submission: 8/21/2026 Contact Information: Jennifer Underwood (609) 930-1883 jennifer.underwood@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 8/21/2026 Population to be Targeted: Persons with visual disability, auditory disabilities, communication disability, physical disability, chronic illness, emotional disturbance, social maladjustment, multiple disability, developmental disability, learning disabilities, autism disorder and/or anyone meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of disabilities. Dollar Range for Award Minimum: $5,000.00 Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: $585,000.00 Dollar Range for Award Maximum: $35,000.00   Allowable Costs: Direct program cost associated with delivering recreation program opportunities to persons with disabilities. Eligible Applicant: Counties and Municipalities may apply. Selection Criteria: Priority will be given to proposals that meet the following criteria: New programs that address a critical or growing community recreational need Programs that promote the integration of the disabled into the greater community Programs that provide innovative opportunities to meet participant needs Programs that measurably improve the participants' quality of life Programs that are an integral part of a locality's recreational strategy Programs that may be expected to continue without future ROID assistance Purpose of Grant: To assist local governments with grant funding to support local programs that: 1) commence or expand recreation & leisure services for persons with disabilities. 2) improve the status of persons with disabilities as members of the total society and 3) promote the least restrictive environment in providing recreation and leisure services for persons with disabilities. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: State fiscal year 2027 (7/1/26 through 6/30/27) Technical Assistance Meeting: NA   Other Information: For applications containing multiple programs, each program will be evaluated independently. Dollar Range for Awards: Applicants must identify matching funds equivalent to 20% of the amount requested. Maximum funds awarded to serve a single municipality is $20,000. Maximum funds awarded to serve multi municipality is $35,000.   Division on Fire Safety Volunteer Emergency Service Organization Loan 2027   Grant Period Start: Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2027 Contact Information: Lucille Ventres (609) 913-4323 lucille.ventres@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2027 Population to be Targeted: Voluntary Emergency Services Organizations Dollar Range for Award Minimum: $1,000.00 Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: $50,000.00   Allowable Costs: Purchase New Equipment, Purchase Used Equipment, Repair Equipment, Purchase New Vehicle, Purchase Used Vehicle, Repair or Refurbish Vehicle, Construct Facilities, Refinance Loan, Other (Explain). Eligible Applicant: Fully and partially volunteer fire companies, first aid squads and rescue squads. Purpose of Grant: Provides low-interest loans (no grants are available) with a matching requirement to fire departments and ambulance/rescue squads to purchase or refurbish vehicles; purchase equipment; and/or to rehabilitate, construct, expand, or purchase associated structures. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: One year Technical Assistance Meeting: N/A   Other Information: