Request for Proposals

RFP: Bridgeport Advancing Capacity Together (ACT)

The Compassion Capital Advancing Capacity Together (ACT) initiative is an innovative initiative designed to assist faith-based and non-profit organizations to better serve their clients. This goal is met through organizational assessments, one-on-one technical assistance, and a capacity building mini-grant program. One of the most pressing problems facing Bridgeport residents, particularly low-income families, youth, and individuals with special needs, is the availability of affordable housing. As such, ACT will focus on providing support to organizations that assist both the homeless and those at risk for homelessness.

The Program will offer a total of up to 60 faith based and community based organizations (four rounds of 10-15 groups) admission through an application process. ACT will consist of an intensive organizational assessment, individualized technical assistance work plan, and a comprehensive technical assistance workshop series designed to address their capacity needs. In addition, organizations will be eligible to apply for funding for capacity needs through a sub-granting process.

Under cooperative agreement number 90EJ0093/01, the City of Bridgeport was selected as the Intermediary Organization for Bridgeport’s Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) project, which is entitled Advancing Capacity Together (ACT) program in partnership with The WorkPlace, Inc., The Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, and United Way of Eastern Fairfield County.

Contact the Council of Churches at 203-334-1121 for further information and to confirm your attendance to one of the mandatory information sessions listed below:

June 23rd 10-12pm St Paul's Lutheran Church on Noble Avenue, Bridgeport
June 24th 2-4pm Bridgeport North End Library
June 26th 5:30-7:30pm St Paul's Lutheran Church on Noble Avenue, Bridgeport

*Groups submitting an application must attend at least one session.

Pre-registration is encouraged; you can also email your RSVP to SeanCampbell@ccgb.org. Please indicate which session you will be attending.


ACT sub-award applications are due by 4:00PM, Friday, July 18, 2008.
Submit one (1) signed original and four (4) copies to the following address:

City of Bridgeport
Central Grants Office
999 Broad Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Attention: Kelly McDermott

Mail items must be received by Friday, July 18, 2008.
Fax or email applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

View the RFP for complete details.