Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 2019 Bidders’ Conference Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

History of BSCC The Board of State and Community Correction (BSCC) established July 1, 2012 BSCC consists of (5) Divisions: County Facilities Construction (CFC) Corrections Planning & Grant Programs (CPGP) Facilities Standards & Operations (FSO) Standards & Training for Corrections (STC) Administration

Introduction to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Legal History and Background of JAG Funding source Start of the JAG History 1969

Important Dates Notices of Intent to Apply due by January 31, 2019. The last date to submit a JAG proposal is April 25, 2019 by 5:00 p.m.

California's State Strategy Honors responses from California stakeholders in the 2013 JAG Stakeholder Survey, with priority given to the following survey-supported Program Purpose Areas (PPAs): a. Prevention and Education; b. Law Enforcement; and, c. Prosecution, Courts, Defense and Indigent Defense.

California's State Strategy (continued) The needs of small, medium and large counties will be taken into account. Funding is based on local flexibility, on the needs of the juvenile and adult criminal justice communities, and on input from a balanced array of stakeholders.

California's State Strategy (continued) Applicants must demonstrate a collaborative strategy based on the community engagement model that involves multiple stakeholders in the project or problem addressed. Some emphasis will be given to the development of innovative and/or promising strategies to reduce recidivism.

JAG PPAs and Priority of Need Prevention and Education Gang Initiatives Juvenile Delinquency Substance Abuse School Violence

Law Enforcement Gang Violence Reduction Violent Crime Reduction Initiatives Drug Enforcement Gun Violence Reduction

Prosecution, Courts, Defense, and Indigent Defense Problem Solving Courts (e.g., Mental Health, Veterans, Drug Reentry) Gun/Gang Prosecution Violent Crime Prosecution and Defense Court-Based Restorative Justice Initiatives Innovations in Indigent Defense

Frequently Asked Questions General FAQs posted on the Bureau of Justice Assistance website www.bja.gov BSCC will post FAQs generated from the Bidders’ Conferences on the BSCC website: www.BSCC.ca.gov If you have any questions you may send those questions to JAG@bscc.ca.gov

Project Description All 58 counties are eligible Only (1) proposal may be submitted by each county. The county must decide which county agency will be the lead. Each county must convene a local steering committee to plan, develop, implement and supervise the local JAG project. Community engagement must be utilized throughout the grant cycle

Grant Cycle 36-month grant: October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2022. Funding is subject to California receiving its award and grantee adherence to grant agreement terms and conditions.

Funding Categories Funding thresholds are based on county population. The grant will be divided into three categories: Small Counties Medium Counties Large Counties Applicants will compete only against applicants in their own category.

Annual Funding Threshold Total Project Threshold Funding Thresholds Applicants must prepare a 3-year budget, within the applicable threshold: Category Population Annual Funding Threshold Total Project Threshold (x 3 years) Small Counties Up to 200,000 up to $220,000 $660,000 Medium Counties 200,001 to 700,000 up to $715,000 $2,145,000 Large Counties* 700,000 and up up to $1,045,625 $3,136,875 Due to its disproportionately large population, Los Angeles County may apply for up to $2,000,000 annually. $6,000,000

Important Notes: Applicants must develop a 3-year budget that contains the same amount of funding for all three years of the grant cycle. Unspent grant funds may be carried over to the next calendar year, with the authorization of BSCC. JAG program has NO match requirement. JAG funds may NOT be used for indirect costs. Supplanting of funds is NOT allowed.

Multi-County Partnerships Multiple counties may partner to submit a joint application. Please refer to the example in the RFP (pages 8 and 9) for the funding thresholds applicable to multi-county partnerships. A county may not apply alone AND as a part of a multi-county partnership.

Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that Receive Grant Funds NGOs serving as subgrantees or subcontractors must have been duly organized, in existence, and in good standing for a minimum of six months. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) include: Community-based organizations (CBOs); Faith-based organization (FBOs); Non-profit organizations/501(c)(3)s;

Evaluators (unless from a government institution such as a state university); Grant management companies; and Any other non-governmental agency or individual NGO Requirements: Be registered with the California Secretary of State’s Office, if applicable. Have a valid business license, if required by the local jurisdiction.

3.) Have a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Taxpayer ID (if sole proprietorship). 4.) Have any other state or local licenses or certifications necessary to provide the services requested (e.g., facility licensing by the department of Health Care Services), if applicable. 5.) Have a physical address.

Local JAG Steering Committee: Overview Must be comprised of stakeholders representing diverse disciplines who have the experience and expertise in the prospective intervention. Will identify and prioritize the community needs through a community engagement process. Will develop a 3-year strategy in 1-year increments based on the state’s priorities.

Local Steering Committee Responsibilities The local JAG Steering Committee will be an active participant in the development and oversight of the local JAG project. The committee will ensure the following items are completed: Identify the local priorities and community needs. This should be completed a through community outreach process.

Determine which PPA(s) to address and identify the intervention type(s) needed to address the local need(s). Identify the type of project and/or services to be provided to address the identified need(s). Develop local strategies to implement the selected intervention(s).

Develop written operational polices/procedures for the local steering committee to include (but not limited to): meeting frequency of not less than once a year maintenance of agendas and meeting minutes strategies for the inclusion of local community members at meeting Provide ongoing oversight of the project

Letters of Agreements and Operational Agreements When should you have a: Letter of Agreement (less formal) vs. Operational Agreement (more formal) Signatures may be obtained after the proposal due date.

Funding for each PPA IMPORTANT: If an applicant chooses to fund activities under more than one PPA, the specific funding amount dedicated to each PPA must be delineated. An example is in the RFP.

Administrative Requirements Grant Agreement: Contract between the grantee and BSCC. Grantee must comply with the RFP and the terms and conditions in the Grant Agreement. Grant period is October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2022.

Debarment, Fraud, Theft or Embezzlement BSCC will not enter into contracts or provide reimbursement to applicants that have been: debarred by any federal, state, or local government entities during the period of debarment; or convicted of fraud, theft, or embezzlement of federal, state, or local government grant funds for a period of three years following conviction.

Appendix E Grantees will provide an assurance that there has been no applicable debarment, disqualification, suspension, or removal from a federal state or local grant program on the part of the grantee at the time of application; Grantee will immediately notify the BSCC should such debarment or conviction occur during the term of the contract. Also applies to subgrantees and subcontractors

Evidence-Based, Innovative and Promising Strategies Consider the following questions: Is there evidence or data to suggest that the intervention or strategy is likely to work (i.e., produce a desired benefit)? Once an intervention or strategy is selected, will you be able to demonstrate that it is being carried out as intended? Is there a plan to collect evidence or data that will allow for an evaluation of whether the intervention or strategy work?

Evidence-Based, Innovative and Promising Strategies (continued) The proposal must illustrate that the proposed intervention(s) are likely to achieve benefits desired in your local setting. To accomplish this the applicant must: Describe the intervention(s) being proposed for implementation.

Discuss any evidence that indicates the intervention, or its components have been effective elsewhere. Describe the population(s) for which each intervention has been shown to be or is likely to be effective and show that its is appropriate for the proposed target population. Discuss what has been done to ensure that the support factors required or necessary for the intervention can be mobilized in the local setting.

Budget Presentation by Greg Donkerbrook, Staff Services Manager I

Proposal Evaluation Process, Data Collection Reporting and Evaluation Requirements Presentation Tony Jackson, Research Program Specialist

RFP Process Proposal is submitted Technical compliance review Proposals forwarded to ESC ESC reads and scores proposals ESC meets to make final recommendations ESC recommendations go to Board Applicants notified of results

JAG Proposal Checklist Questions ?

Contact Information for JAG Staff Daryle McDaniel, Phone (916) 341-7392 daryle.mcdaniel@bscc.ca.gov Camina Leeson, Phone (916) 322-8409 camina.leeson@bscc.ca.gov Tony Jackson, Phone (916) 322-8441 anthony.jackson@bscc.ca.gov