Office of Criminal Justice Services Grant Writing Training Jacquetta Al-Mubaslat Melissa Darby

Office of Criminal Justice Services Lead criminal justice planning agency: technology, policy, research, grants Federal and state funding streams: more than $20 million in grant funding

How OCJS Receives Funding Federal solicitation ApplicationAllocation

Request for Proposal Read! Read! Read! Eligibility Purpose Format Submission

Eligibility Guidelines Must be eligible to receive funding Contact agency with questions Examples: OIBRS data, subgrantee, etc.

Program and Purpose Important questions to consider: How does the proposed project fit with the funding source? Who is implementing the project? Does the mission and purpose of the implementing agency align with the project scope? Or…

Format and Submission

Preparation Gathering Data Planning Program Elements Writing Application

Grant Making Process 1 Internal Compliance Review 2 Outside Peer Review Internal Subject Matter Expert 3 OCJS Director’s Review

Key Proposal Elements

To give away money is an easy matter and in any man's power. But to decide to whom to give it and how large and when, and for what purpose and how, is neither in every man's power nor an easy matter. —Aristotle

Problem Statement The Problem Statement defines the fundamental problem that the applicant is addressing, and provides a compelling logical reason why the applicant’s proposal should be supported.

Methodology Includes: Description of the scope of the work and expected outcomes Outline of activities Description of the personnel functions with the names of key staff and consultants if possible.

Project Description Describes the model Describes the evidence Describes the activities Describes the impact

Objectives Objective Performance Indicator Baseline Data Collection

Objectives SMART Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time bound

Objectives internal agency Process external target population Outcome

ActivitiesPersons Responsible DailyMonthlyQuarterlyAnnually Identifies activities from the beginning to the end of the project.  Program activities  Grants administration and program reporting activities  Data collection activities  Collaboration activities Timeline/Activities

Organizational Capacity MissionHistoryStaffingVolunteers Cultural Competency Physical Resources Grants Administration

Collaboration Boards

Executive Summary Serves as a concise and accurate description of the proposed project. Snapshot of the proposed project. Should not introduce new information. Governor’s office, local, state, federal agencies, public information requests, etc.

Executive Summary Purpose Statement Problem Statement Project Description Participating Agencies/Collaboration

Executive Summary Purpose Statement clear and concise describes what the applicant is going to do the population that is going to be served how it will be accomplished why it is important

Budget $$$ Cohesive Problem Statement Project Description Objectives Amount Funding caps Reasonable Narrative Required Further explanation of essential elements

Contact Information Melissa Darby – JAG, JAG LE, RSAT Jacquetta Al-Mubaslat – VAWA, FVPSA Office of Criminal Justice Services 1970 W. Broad Street Columbus, Ohio Main Number