The following Request for Proposals has been posted on the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services’ website.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the New Jersey Department Human Services (DHS), Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) for Prevention Services for Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgendered or Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) youth in New Jersey middle or high schools. Funding for services will be provided by the Federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Total annualized funding is $225,000 subject to Federal appropriations. DMHAS anticipates making one $225,000 award in the central region of the state as indicated below. DMHAS currently funds two programs that serve LGBTQ youth in northern and southern New Jersey.

Central: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, and Union Counties

No Mandatory Bidders Conference.

Questions on RFP Due Date  – no later than 4:00 p.m. ET on March 16, 2023

Intent to Apply / DHS SFTP Login Credentials Due Date – no later than 4:00 p.m. ET on March 30, 2023

Proposal Due Date – no later than 4:00 p.m. ET on April 6, 2023

Notify Date – April 28, 2023