NCA: Equipment and Technology Support (ETS) RFP Grant

The NCA: Equipment and Technology Support (ETS) RFP aims to enhance the operations of Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) by funding the acquisition and upgrade of essential technological tools. This includes forensic cameras, telehealth equipment, and digital storage solutions to improve forensic interviewing and victim advocacy. Eligible entities can apply for a maximum award of $50,000 to support innovative solutions that streamline processes and ensure compliance with HIPAA standards.

To support the work of the CACs by purchasing or upgrading the necessary equipment including hardware, software, and related services (installation, etc.)
Medical
Forensic camera systems (including portable systems), telemed forensic exam equipment, forensic alternate light sources, colposcopes (including digital/video), medscopes, exam tables.
Forensic Interviewing
Equipment, computers used for record-keeping, slide review and video observation, first-time installation/upgrade of HIPAA-compliant digital recording storage, Smartboards for improved interaction and recording during interviews.
Medical/Forensic Interview Peer Review
First-time installation/upgrade of technology to facilitate review and HIPAA-compliant digital recording storage and sharing of recordings/images.
Operations
First-time installation/upgrade of technology of human resources or accounting software.
Electronic OMS survey completion by caregivers/youth
Dedicated tablet(s) or laptop(s) and necessary accessories for storage, charging and security.
*Non-Member Multidisciplinary Teams (multidisciplinary teams in areas in which there are no existing CACs) or entities in the process of establishing a CAC must provide a Letter of Support from the State Chapter to document that the application is coordinated and in compliance with the state Chapter growth and development plan
Maximum Award Amount:

• $50,000