Purpose
This Competitive Application provides interested applicants with sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit an application for consideration by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape to provide services related to sexual violence for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-2027 with yearly renewals.
Issuing Agency
The Competitive Application is issued by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. The Director of Grants & Contracts, Lou Ann Williams, will serve as the point of contact for any questions. Ms. Williams can be contacted by email at lwilliams@pcar.org.
Related: Frequently Asked Questions on the competitive application process can be found here
Eligibility
Applicants that have provided sexual violence services for at least one (1) full year prior to the time of the proposal are eligible to apply. Applicants must also be incorporated under the Nonprofit Corporation Law of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and must have achieved and maintained a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status. Applicants awarded funding through Act 44/Title XX funding are required to provide confidential services to victims/survivors of sexual violence and those collaterally affected by the victimization.
Request for Proposal Webinars
A Request for Proposal Webinar was held on February 18, 2022. The webinar was designed to clarify any points in the Request for Proposal Application that may not be clearly understood by applicants.
To view the webinar:
Evaluation of Applications
The evaluation of applications will be conducted by PCAR’s Independent Review Committee (IRC). PCAR's IRC is composed of six (6) individuals, representing diverse interests, cultures, and backgrounds. The IRC will review all applications and rule upon their acceptability. The IRC will make recommendations about application content and may request revisions to a proposal. Additional information regarding the Competitive Application Process for Subcontracts is available on www.pcar.org.
Submitting an Application
Applications will be submitted via email to rfp@pcar.org. The application will be open on February 14, 2022 and closed on March 28, 2022 at 5 p.m.. Any applications received after 5 p.m. on March 28, 2022 will not be considered for funding. Information regarding how to submit the application will be included in the Request for Proposal webinar.
1. Download the resources needed for the application:
Competitive Application Process:
PCAR Standards:
Application Applicant Information:
Service Provision:
Work Plan:
Budget:
Litigation Certificate:
Lobbying Certification:
Insurance Information:
Signature Statement:
Submit your application:
Send all required documents to rfp@pcar.org by March 28 at 5 p.m.