The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) announces the release of a Request For Applications (RFA) for the Connecticut Keep Kids Safe Grant Program (CKKSGP).  The purpose of the CKKSGP is to provide grants to agencies, institutions or persons to conduct research, provide public education, establish outreach programs and enhance public awareness of safety issues with regard to children.

This RFA is issued in accordance with Sections 14-21f and 14-21g of the Connecticut General Statutes.  OPM reserves the right to amend or cancel this RFA, at any time, if OPM deems it to be necessary, appropriate, or otherwise in the best interest of the State.

OPM has designated the individual below as the Official Contact for purposes of this RFA.  The Official Contact is the only authorized contact for this RFA and, as such, handles all related communications on behalf of OPM.  Applicants, prospective applicants, and other interested parties are advised that any communication with any other OPM employee (including appointed officials) or personnel under contract to OPM about this RFA is strictly prohibited.  Applicants or prospective applicants who violate this instruction may risk disqualification from further consideration.

Official Contact:

Kathleen Symonds

Office of Policy and Management

450 Capitol Avenue, MS#52LTC

Hartford, Connecticut 06106-1379

PHONE:  860.418.6410

FAX:  860.418.6495          

E-Mail:  kathleen.symonds@ct.gov

Application Due Date and Time.  The Official Contact is the only authorized recipient of applications submitted in response to this RFA.  Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be evaluated.  When hand-delivering applications by courier or in person, allow extra time due to building security procedures.  OPM will not accept a postmark date as the basis for meeting the application due date and time.  Applications received after the due date and time may be accepted by OPM as a clerical function, but late applications will not be evaluated. 

Due Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Time: 2:00 p.m.

THE COMPLETE RFA IS AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT FROM THE OFFICIAL CONTACT, OR ON THE INTERNET AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:

State Contracting Portal:  http://das.ct.gov/cr1.aspx?page=12

UPDATE - 01/16/15!!! An amendment has been made to this RFA to clarify application submissions.  For complete text of amendment please click HERE

UPDATE - 12/10/14!!! An amendment has been made to this RFA.  For complete text of the amendment please click HERE

UPDATE  - The RFA "Questions and Answers" Document is available by clicking HERE.