1. Crime Victims’ Services 2017 Grant Writing Workshop

2. Important Links Before Beginning Your Application Prior to starting the grant application process, please obtain the following information: – –DUNS Numbers may be obtained from either of the following web links: www.dnb.com or http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform www.dnb.comhttp://fedgov.dnb.com/webform – –SAM Registration (former CCR): SAM (System for Award Management) SAM information may be found at https://www.sam.gov/https://www.sam.gov/

3. Important Links Before Beginning Your Application You will also need to obtain an NCID login. Follow the link below in order to request you login. – –NCID: The North Carolina Identity Management Service (NCID) at https://ncid.nc.gov/ or use the link provided on the GCC web page to access the NCID link.https://ncid.nc.gov/

4. Principal Place of Performance The application has a section for Primary Place of Performance (PPOP). PPOP refers to where the majority of activities take place for your project. The application has a section for Primary Place of Performance (PPOP). PPOP refers to where the majority of activities take place for your project.

5. Changes in VOCA Revisions to VOCA regulations are effective for any grant funding awarded after August 8, 2016. Revisions to VOCA regulations are effective for any grant funding awarded after August 8, 2016. These changes will impact both grants that are awarded after August 8, 2016 and grant applications written after that date. These changes will impact both grants that are awarded after August 8, 2016 and grant applications written after that date.

6. Changes in VOCA The changes in VOCA regulations expand services that can be funded under VOCA The changes in VOCA regulations expand services that can be funded under VOCA The regulatory changes also document the reporting and fiscal management process that must be maintained over the life of the grant to continue to receive funding. The regulatory changes also document the reporting and fiscal management process that must be maintained over the life of the grant to continue to receive funding.

7. Changes in VOCA: Legal Assistance Victim assistance agencies can provide the following services: Emergency legal assistance such as: Emergency legal assistance such as: –Filing restraining orders –Obtaining emergency custody/visitation rights (when directly connected to family violence) –Victim advocacy during criminal proceedings –Assisting in recovering restitution –Asserting victims’ rights in criminal proceedings All of these services must be directly related to the victimization of the crime victim.

8. Changes in VOCA: Legal Assistance The following are NOT allowed under the updated VOCA regulations: –Tort actions –Criminal defense –Divorce –Civil restitution efforts

9. Changes in VOCA: Transitional Housing Transitional housing services have been expanded: Victim assistance programs can provide shelter that is needed to protect the health and safety of victims and for whom no other safe, short-term residence is available Victim assistance programs can provide shelter that is needed to protect the health and safety of victims and for whom no other safe, short-term residence is available Shelter can include emergency, short-term nursing home shelter for elder abuse victims for whom no other safe, short-term residence is available Shelter can include emergency, short-term nursing home shelter for elder abuse victims for whom no other safe, short-term residence is available VOCA funds can be used to support staff time spent in locating resources to assist victims with these expenses VOCA funds can be used to support staff time spent in locating resources to assist victims with these expenses

10. Changes in VOCA: Grant Monitoring VOCA regulations now require Crime Victims’ Services staff to: Conduct a risk assessment for each project Conduct a risk assessment for each project Provide strict desk monitoring of any grants awarded Provide strict desk monitoring of any grants awarded On-site visits are to be conducted at least once every two years. These site visits may be announced or unannounced. On-site visits are to be conducted at least once every two years. These site visits may be announced or unannounced.

11. Choosing A Priority  Choose the project priority based on those listed under Grants Planning, Crime Victims’ Services Committee, on the NCDPS website at:  Choose the project priority based on those listed under Grants Planning, Crime Victims’ Services Committee, on the NCDPS website at: https://www.ncdps.gov/about-dps/boards-and- commissions/governors-crime-commission https://www.ncdps.gov/about-dps/boards-and- commissions/governors-crime-commission  Decide which priority is the best fit for your project based on the information provided for each priority.

12. VOCA 2017 Funding If you currently have a grant in place for any of the priorities that follow, you will not be eligible to apply for a second grant under that priority until the final year of your current grant. Projects ending in 2017 will be able to apply for grant funding during this application period. Projects ending in 2018 must wait until 2017 to apply for subsequent funding. All grants will be funded for a period of two (2) years only.

13. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities Sexual Assault & Spousal Abuse Victims’ Services Proposals submitted should address the needs of victims of sexual assault or spousal abuse (includes domestic violence or intimate partner violence) by providing direct services to victims of crime.

14. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities Sexual Assault & Spousal Abuse Victims’ Services Proposals should provide direct services that: Respond to the emotional, psychological, or physical needs of crime victims Assist victims to stabilize their lives after victimization Assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system Restore a measure of security and safety for victims

15. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services Proposals should include a plan of action to provide core crisis intervention services to sexual assault and/or domestic violence victims, including:  Counseling  Crisis line operation  Shelter services  Therapy  Client outreach services  Court advocacy services  Information & referral services  Short term housing

16. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Child Abuse and Neglect Services Proposals should describe services to be provided by an accredited Child Advocacy Center (CAC) or by a provisional CAC in the process of developing child advocacy services but not yet accredited and has a signed interagency agreement with the District Attorney’s office, the local department of social services and local law enforcement agencies (at minimum).

17. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Child Abuse and Neglect Services (Continued) Proposals may include costs to cover direct service personnel to provide advocacy, mental health counseling/services, and child medical evaluations. Proposals may address the development of new CACs or the establishment of ‘satellite’ CACs to cover remote or rural regions of the state.

18. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Human Trafficking Proposals should focus on improving the level of service provided to victims of human trafficking by increasing the number of agencies and service providers qualified to work with trafficking victims and their specific needs.

19. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Human Trafficking Proposals should include a plan of action and a statement of collaboration to provide core crisis intervention services to victims of sexual, domestic, or labor trafficking. Services provided should include:  Counseling  Shelter services  Client outreach services  Court advocacy services  Information and referral services

20. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Family Justice Centers Proposals should focus on developing a coordinated community response to provide wrap-around services to address the needs of victims of domestic/spousal violence and sexual assault. Services provided should include:  Counseling  Shelter services  Client outreach services  Court advocacy services  Information and referral services

21. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Legal Advocacy for Victims of Crime  Restricted to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and/or Stalking Statewide Legal Advocacy for Victims of Crime Legal Advocacy for Victims of Crime

22. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Underserved Crime Victims Underserved populations may be distinguished by the crime type or by demographic characteristics. They may include populations overlooked in the past, who may have not received adequate services or may require special consideration or services. Proposals under this priority should include local or regional programs to address underserved crime groups by providing a broad array of services and/or by developing a program that provides services that can be replicated in other areas of the state.

23. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Underserved Crime Victims Underserved populations include:  Adolescents (School/Campus)  American Indian/Tribes  Campus Crime (College or University Level)  Child Trafficking Victims  Members of the military and their families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and/or stalking

24. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Underserved Crime Victims (continued) Additional underserved populations include:  Children who witness family violence or domestic violence  Crime victims with disabilities  Elderly Victims  Gang Victims  Immigrant Crime Victims

25. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Underserved Crime Victims (continued) Underserved populations include:  Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Victims (LGBTQ)  Secondary Victims and/or Survivors of Homicide Victims  Teen Dating Violence  Youth Victims of Bullying and Cyber-bullying

26. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Other Victim Services Proposals will be considered for the development or expansion of programs to provide direct services related to any of the following:  Specialized Mental Health Services  Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Services  Supervised Visitation  Statewide Training and Technical Assistance  Victims’ Compensation Personnel

27. VOCA 2017 Funding Priorities (Continued) Automated Victim Notification Services Proposals will be considered for technology-based automated victim notification services designed specifically to provide offender custody status information to victims of crime. Services will: Proposals will be considered for technology-based automated victim notification services designed specifically to provide offender custody status information to victims of crime. Services will: – –Provide offender information and notification to victims – –Provide both incoming and outgoing call service 24/7 with multiple language capability and operator assistance available

28. VAWA 2017 Funding Priorities Law Enforcement  $100,000. Federal Share Maximum per Year (25% match required)  Restricted to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and/or Stalking  Proposals should include up to two designated sworn law enforcement officers

29. 2017 VAWA Funding Priorities (Continued) Prosecutors’ Offices  $110,000. Federal Share Maximum per Year (25% match required)  Restricted to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and/or Stalking  Proposals may include up to two personnel positions of:  Victim Witness Legal Assistant  Prosecutor  Investigator

30. 2017 VAWA Funding Priorities (Continued) Court Officials  Restricted to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and/or Stalking  Proposals will be considered for:  Batterers Intervention Programs $50,000 Federal Share Maximum per Year (25% Match)  Training $100,000 Federal Share Maximum per Year(25% Match)

31. Body of The Application

32. Project Abstract and Narrative  Use local statistical information to help identify the problem  Explain how the project will address the problem  List all grant-funded & match positions that will be included with job descriptions

33. Project Abstract and Narrative Continued  Describe how all equipment, supplies, contractual and travel will contribute to the project and/or support listed grant-funded positions   Update a letter to your district’s US Attorney to demonstrate assistance to federal crime victims & upload as an attachment   Qualifying information: information required to be included in the proposal

34. Project Abstract and Narrative Continued   Project Narrative: how will everything work together?   Helping with victim compensation   Volunteers are required for all non-profits and VOCA-funded projects   Timeline: July 1 through June 30

35. Project Goals and Objectives  Limited to two goals  What will the project accomplish based on the problem?  Limited to four objectives  What steps/actions will be taken to accomplish the goal? Goals and objectives are two separate things!  Goals: what you hope to accomplish  Objectives: steps to reach the goal

36. Project Sustainability Planning  How will this project access local resources, involve the community and engage decision makers to continue this program to address the problem outlined in the abstract?  How will this project develop or improve what may already be available, or use this grant to develop existing resources to continue this project after the grant funding ends?  Is there another source of funding?

37. Project Sustainability Planning Continued  Federal funding is not a guaranteed source for the continuation of any given project  Each year the federal award to the state can change; therefore, the state is only able to approximate the number of grants that could potentially be awarded

38. Project Budget Summary: Categories  Equipment: follow state/federal definitions and guidelines  Contractual: $81.25 per hour maximum  All contracts must be pre-approved. Travel for contractual positions remains in contractual  Personnel: salaries, benefits, applicable taxes  Supplies: office supplies, cleaning  Travel: mileage, airfare, client transport

39. Budget Details and Match  A budget detail describes the line item plus a calculation for that item  A detailed budget must be provided as an attachment with the application  Match is the dollar amount or value that the grantee or other outside party agrees to contribute to the grant program:  VAWA: 75% Federal, 25% Match  VOCA:80% Federal, 20% Match

40. Budget Details and Match Continued  Allowable cash or in-kind match must include those costs which are allowable according to program guidance and in compliance with applicable cost principles

41. Job Descriptions  Job Descriptions are specific to grant funded personnel and the allowable activities they perform for the project being funded  Must not include any unallowable activities  Job descriptions for staff must be uploaded as an attachment  Use the same title as provided in the abstract and narrative section  Job descriptions for Volunteers must be uploaded as an attachment; they are required for all non-profit agencies and VOCA-funded projects

42. Certifications   Supplanting:   The applicant hereby certifies that federal funds will not be used to supplant or replace funds or other resources that would otherwise have been made available for Juvenile Justice, Justice Assistance Grants, Victims of Crime Act, Violence Against Women Act, or Children's Justice projects

43. Certifications Continued   Equal Employment Opportunity Policies   Submission of Annual Audit   Submission of Operating Budget   Eligible to receive federal funding   Lobbying   Drug Free Workplace (for state agencies)   Traffic Stop Reporting (for LE agencies)   IRS Form 990 (for non-profits)

44. Required Attachments for Grant Proposals   Whistleblower policy   Memorandum of Understanding/ Community Partnerships   Detailed Budget Narrative   Letter to U.S. Attorney   Board Roster   Name, address, place of employment, expertise

45. VOCA Match Waiver Requests Match waiver requests must be submitted in writing to the Governor’s Crime Commission. Requests for match waiver should include: Requests for match waiver should include: –Local resources –Annual budget changes –Past ability to provide match –Whether the funding is for new or additional activities requiring additional match funding. Match waiver requests are forwarded to the Office for Victims of Crime for approval at the Federal level.

46. VOCA Match Requirements All VOCA grant applications should include not less than 20% match funding of the total cost of the project. All VOCA grant applications should include not less than 20% match funding of the total cost of the project. Exceptions are American Indian and Alaska Native tribes or projects that operate on tribal lands Exceptions are American Indian and Alaska Native tribes or projects that operate on tribal lands Subrecipients that are territories or possessions of the United States Subrecipients that are territories or possessions of the United States

47. Required Attachments for Grant Proposals Continued   Staff Roster   Name   Position title   IRS 990 Form   Agency Description and URL   Non-profit verification [501 ( c ) (3)]

48. VOCA No’s   No medical costs resulting from victimization.   No child forensic interviewers.   No law enforcement officers.   No vehicles.   No preventative education.   No training in victim dynamics to law enforcement, prosecutors or other court- related personnel.

49. VOCA No’s Continued   No long term transitional housing.   No victims’ needs assessments related to research of crime victim issues.   No divorce, separation, equitable distribution, etc.   No perpetrator advocacy.   No research.   No fundraising.

50. VOCA No’s Continued   No lobbying.   No property loss.   No relocation expenses.   No costs of sending victims to conferences.   No activities related exclusively to crime prevention.   No audit expenses.   No financial review.

51. Karen G. Jayson: Community Development Specialist II Karen.Jayson@ncdps.gov Karen.Jayson@ncdps.gov Elaine Smokes: Community Development Specialist I Elaine.Smokes@ncdps.gov Elaine.Smokes@ncdps.gov VaRonica Martin-Bullock: Community Development Specialist I VaRonica.A.Martin-Bullock@ncdps.gov VaRonica.A.Martin-Bullock@ncdps.gov Jamie Lassiter: Community Development Specialist I Jamie.Lassiter@ncdps.gov Jamie.Lassiter@ncdps.gov Crime Victim Services Team Contact Information 919-733-4564

52. Keyon Ashe: Community Development Specialist I Keyon.Ashe@ncdps.gov Keyon.Ashe@ncdps.gov Emily Emanuels: Community Development Specialist I Emily.Emanuels@ncdps.gov Beth Rudisill: Community Development Specialist I Beth.Rudisill@ncdps.gov Beth.Rudisill@ncdps.gov Crime Victim Services Team Contact Information 919-733-4564

53. Grant Application Guide

54. S exual A ssault S ervices P rogram sasp@nccasa.org

55. OVW SASP Formula Grant Program  Created by VAWA & DOJ Reauthorization Act of 2005  First Federal funding stream solely dedicated to sexual assault direct intervention & related assistance for victims  Formula grant to States & Territories

56. OVW SASP Formula Grant Program  State or Territory must meaningfully involve its sexual assault coalition & representatives from underserved communities  Developing the application  Distribution of funds  Administration of funds

57. NCCASA’s Role  Formula Grant Application  State Solicitation  Grant Information Calls  Multi-Disciplinary Review Team (MDRT)  MDRT comments for non-funded programs  Prepare Modification Conditions for funded programs  Provide programmatic TA & monitoring  Alert funded programs of Annual VAWA Progress report deadline  Provide TA concerning Annual VAWA Progress Report  Compile and analyze Progress Report data  Progress Reports and Summary Data to SASP Administrator

58. Purpose of SASP  Provide intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, support services, and related assistance for adult, youth, and child victims of sexual assault, family and household members of victims, and those collaterally affected by the sexual assault, EXCEPT THE PERPETRATOR  Assist in supporting the provision of direct intervention and related assistance  Designed to supplement other funding directed at addressing sexual assault

59. Out of Scope Activities  Research projects (This does not include program assessments conducted only for internal improvement purpose)  Sexual assault forensic examiner projects  Activities focused on prevention efforts (e.g., bystander intervention, social norm campaigns, presentations on healthy relationships, etc.)  Criminal justice-related projects, including law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and forensic interviews  Providing domestic violence services that do not relate to sexual violence

60. OVW SASP Priority Areas  Support RCCs & dual programs in providing direct intervention & related assistance services  Retain core services for Sexual Assault victims  Increase support for underserved pops in a culturally appropriate manner w/special emphasis on African-American communities and other Communities of Color, Tribal, & LGBTQI

61. NCCASA Grant Information Calls MANDATORY FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS ONLY A review of the SASP Solicitation & more specific information concerning the grant will be conducted via conference calls on:  November 3 at 3:00 pm  November 6 at 1:30 pm To register for the call - www.nccasa.org, under the Training tab. www.nccasa.org

62. Timeline  Applicants must apply by completing an on-line application in the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC) Grant Enterprise Management System (GEMS) application system.  (http://gems.nccrimecontrol.org) http://gems.nccrimecontrol.org  November 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017 SASP applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed.

63. GEMS  Select Program Priority 2017 Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) and title the application (County Name) SASP 2017. SASP applications entered in the incorrect priority will not be accepted.

64. Application Complete  An on-line application, with supporting documentation, has been submitted through GEMS only  Applicants must have a valid & current Charitable Solicitation License (CSL), exemption letter, or extension request recorded by the Secretary of State’s Office by the January 31, 2017 application deadline.  To be recommended for award, CSL extension requests must be cleared by March 1, 2017

65. Amount & Length of Awards  Funding period is July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017, for one year only  Awards will be made to twenty-one (21) eligible organizations  A minimum of two (2) per geographic region, (1) innovated, (1) underserved, & (1) rebuilding will be awarded

66. Questions? Contact NC CASA at sasp@nccasa.org 919-871-1015