2008 Grant Application Workshop

2008 Grant Application For Colleges, Universities and Municipalities that host these institutions For Source Investigation Programs and Law Enforcement Departments For Communities and Community Based Organizations For School Districts and other governmental bodies

2008 Grant Application Grant is to be submitted electronically. Electronic Signatures are required. (a typed name is an electronic signature). Only one copy of the grant needs to be sent electronically – as an attachment to . Send to: Subject Line: 2008 Grant Receipt within 72 hours – if not, contact PLCB at

2008 Grant Application Maximum Amount is $11, Smaller amounts may be applied for. Grant is for one year. The year is from July 1, 2008 through June 30, Grant must have a 25% cash match from organization requesting funds (see guideline document for examples) Grant is based on Environmental Management Strategies to reduce high risk and underage drinking.

2008 Grant Application Grant is reimbursable grant only. Three reporting and reimbursement reports are due (November, February and June). An evaluation component is also required. Application due date into PLCB is 4 PM, March 27, 2008.

Grants are Judged Competitively Grant Scoring Sheet Grantee: __________________________ Reviewer’s Initials: _____________ 1. Do the types of activities and programs planned0 – 10 Scale Total _______ conform to Environmental Management and NIAAA standards? Does the grant application demonstrate the grant is part of a more comprehensive prevention plan? Strengths of the Proposal: Weaknesses of the Proposal: 2. Will the evaluation provide feedback and assist0 – 10 Scale Total _______ in progress toward the intended outcomes? 3. Time line appears to be appropriate for the amount 0 – 10 Scale Total _______ of activities/programming the grant will support. 4. Is there a likelihood that the proposed grant application will result in system 0 – 10 Scale Total _______ change or improvement regarding high risk drinking? 5. All required pages are attached and complete 0 – 10 Scale Total _______ (PLCB completes) 6. Budget is within the budget parameters and cited for 0 – 10 ScaleTotal ______ use of allowable expenses (PLCB completes) Possible Total Points - 60 Total _____

What is funded (see guidelines for complete list) Assessment areas College Alcohol Risk Assessment activities Community Alcohol Risk Assessment activities CORE type college student surveys CAS standards reviews by institutions of higher education related to alcohol policies and procedures. Rapid Response Community Assessment activities Activities similar to those mentioned above and approved by PLCB prior to submitting grant application. NOTE: Incentives for participating in surveys, etc is not a fundable activity with PLCB funds. Enforcement areas Source Investigation Projects Controlled Party Dispersal Same - PA Alcohol Guidelines for Enforcement (Same PAGE) Monitoring of on/off college campus parties Law enforcement activities by both municipal and institutional police services. Activities and programs recommended or suggested by the NIAAA report or the Center for College Health and Safety’s environmental management strategies. Activities that develop and/or increase enforcement of college campus policies and local, state, and/or federal laws. Activities that review, revise and develop and/or increase enforcement of municipal ordinances associated with alcohol consumption.

What is funded (see guidelines for complete list) Developing or increasing enforcement, publicity, and implementation of municipal and/or campus minimum- age drinking laws and other laws to reduce high risk and celebratory drinking practices. The Grant will cover such things as officer overtime and purchase of one (1) piece of related equipment (maximum equipment value of $750.00, which is part of the total Grant fund). Examples of equipment are portable breathalyzers, disposable mouthpieces for same, bicycles for bike patrols – (contact Grants Division of Alcohol Education Bureau at for further details). Access areas: Assessment surveys and other tools for data gathering such as the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or any other type of community alcohol profile evaluation. Activities and programs recommended or suggested by the NIAAA report or the Center for College Health and Safety’s environmental management strategies. Activities that limit availability of alcohol on an off college campuses such as limiting container size (kegs, pitchers, etc.) in on- campus settings, disseminate guidelines for off-campus parties, implementing responsible retailing initiatives to include training on or off-campus servers in Responsible Alcohol Management Programs (RAMP), banning or limiting alcohol on- campus, keg registration for on-campus events, prohibiting delivery of kegs on campus.

What is funded (see guidelines for complete list) Activities that restrict marketing and promotion of alcoholic beverages on and/or off-campus. Environmental Scan and Court Watch to assess where and to what extent local alcohol licensees are advertising specials (i.e. billboards, signage, media, etc.). Court watch is to monitor local underage drinking court cases to assess frequency and consistency of rulings. Safe Homes Campaign (Guide Booklet) is a parent and community- networking project to create safe, healthy, drug-free environments for all youth. Norms area: Expenses for coalition meetings (including mailing, food and refreshments and training costs for training activities), for coalition members, staff, faculty, students, licensees, law enforcement and community member training related to grant activities. High school to college transition programs Social norms activities Activities and programs recommended or suggested by the NIAAA report or the Center for College Health and Safety’s environmental management strategies. Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) program and associated program costs

What is funded (see guidelines for complete list) Activities that are associated with and discourage drinking through campus admissions procedures and materials. Development of Campus-Community Coalitions and/or Campus Task Forces dedicated to reducing underage and high risk drinking. Media Literacy Focus. Training, development and implementation of media literacy education. Media literacy is designed to assist youth to acquire skills in critically evaluating and analyzing various forms of communication designed to influence their decisions. It also includes providing information to parents and other adults to assist with this task. Alcohol and Athletes training/forum for coaches to increase awareness of underage drinking by their athletes and review/develop policy to address this issue. Must include follow-up survey or action plan to assess how coaches utilized the training information. Curriculum such as: CSAP model Programs, Project Northland, Start Taking Alcohol Risks Seriously (STARS), Community Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol, Community Trials Intervention to Reduce High Risk Drinking, or Across Ages

What is funded (see guidelines for complete list) Training areas: Source Investigation Project Trainings Controlled Party Dispersal Trainings Fake ID Recognition Trainings Same - PA Alcohol Guidelines for Enforcement (Same PAGE) trainings Responsible Alcohol Management Training Programs Owner Manager Trainings for licensed establishments Trainings related to Campus or Community readiness for environmental management and NIAAA strategies and procedures Other areas: Printing costs associated with grant activities Travel expenses for any training, sponsored or supported/approved by PLCB, pertaining to grant funds usage. Evaluation costs associated with the evaluation of the grant activities. Activities and programs not specifically banned or disapproved by the PLCB (please contact PLCB representative before including in grant application).

Unallowable Expenses Indirect costs associated with the grant activities. Incentives to participate in surveys, trainings, assessments or other activities. Educational awareness and publicity activities about personal liability issues related to self and others in regard to alcohol use on or off campus. Educational programming for informing new students and parents about alcohol policies and penalties. TIPS (Training Intervention Procedures for Servers) trainings Promotional items (except for social norms campaigns) Curriculum purchase or development unless specified in allowable section Equipment purchases (except law enforcement type purchases – see allowable section) Registration fees, travel expenses, lodging and food costs for any local, state, or national conferences not sponsored by the PLCB or supported or approved by the PLCB. Teleconferences and audio conferences whereby a fee must be paid to participate. Alcohol Screening Day Events

Unallowable Expenses Any program that is strictly educational or motivational (example: assemblies, mock crashes, entertainers, impaired driving simulators, “beer goggles”). Speaker fees for “one time” presentations not directly associated with training campus/community personnel in Environmental Management or NIAAA strategies (as approved by PLCB). Alcohol free activities (these should already be operating in schools and communities and therefore institutionalized).

Where to get the application? Available from our web site at: When? January 2008.

Where to send the Application? Subject Line: 2008 Grant Receipt within 72 hours – if not contact us at Phone: (717) Grant applications are due by 4 PM., March 27, Applications available on line – January 2008