1. Juvenile Justice Grant Writing Workshop
September 2016

2. OVERVIEW General Information 2017 Funding Priorities
Developing Successful Grant Proposals
Contact Information

3. GENERAL INFORMATION

4. Important links
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) may be obtained from either of the following web links: or
SAM (System for Award Management, formerly CCR) registration information may be found at
NCID (North Carolina Identity Service) login:
NCID help information:

5. Funding Start Dates
Juvenile Justice-related grants are often disburse to the state later than other sources.
If you are recommended for funding, please know that your award will come in October; Please plan accordingly.

6. Information – Attachments
Please attach a MOU for agencies for which this proposal will require collaboration.
For proposals requiring collaboration with Juvenile Court Counselors, please contact Mike Rieder at the DPS -Division of Juvenile Justice.

7. 2017 PROGRAM FUNDING PRIORITIES
Children’s Justice
DMC
Mentoring
Strengthening Families
JJDP Act Compliance
Vocational

8. Children’s Justice Funding is not for:
Funding is for systems change to improve handling and outcomes of cases of child maltreatment
Funding is not for:
Prevention
Direct Services
Treatment

9. Children’s Justice, cont…
Funded programs should:
Improve Investigative, Administrative, or Judicial Handling of Cases
Establish Experimental, Model, or Demonstration Programs
Reform State Procedures or Protocols

10. Strengthening Families
Strengthening Families Program (SFP) = a parenting and family strengthening program for high-risk families.

11. Strengthening Families, cont….
Even though they are important parts of the SFP model, GCC cannot fund:
participant incentives
meals and snacks
PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO SECURE FUNDING FOR THESE FROM OTHER SOURCES

12. Strengthening Families, cont…..
Additional information on Strengthening Families programs in North Carolina is provided by Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina:
program-sfp/

13. Mentoring Initiatives
Mentoring activities may include academic tutoring, music, arts, coaching, and life skills training, ect.
Utilization of models with a proven track record of success, guidance for matching mentors/mentees and safeguards for the safety and well-being of the mentee is vital.

14. Vocational Programming
Mentoring aspect of the program is important
Partnerships with private industries are expected – select companies willing to seriously consider hiring youths
Exposure to careers or and trades that are in demand is critical to outcome
Priority consideration will be given to programs working with juveniles that are involved in juvenile system(s)

15. JJDP Act Compliance
North Carolina is out of compliance with Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders (DSO).
Projects should address placement and services specific to juvenile status offenders needs.
Projects with evidence-base best practices are highly welcome.
Projects that would support compliance monitoring efforts are encouraged to apply.

16. JJDP Act Compliance, cont..
The Office of Justice Programs (“OJP”) proposes to update the implementing regulation for the Formula Grant Program authorized by Title II, Part B, of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (“the Act” or “JJDPA”).
The purpose of the Formula Grant Program is to provide formula grant awards to states to support juvenile delinquency prevention programs and to improve their juvenile justice systems. The proposed rule would supersede the existing Formula Grant Program regulations to reflect changes in the 2002 JJDPA reauthorization as well as policy changes to the Formula Grant Program.
PLEASE NOTE: It is highly recommended that you visit -   justice-and-delinquency-prevention-act-formula-grant-program to read changes and updates in its entirety. If you have additional questions and or concerns please contact JJ/CJI Lead Carlotta Winstead.

17. Disproportionate Minority Contact ( DMC)
DMC program examples:
Diversion programs
Collaborations with law enforcement
Local or regional committees addressing DMC specific issues are encourage

18. DMC, cont…
PLEASE NOTE: It is highly recommended that you contact the DMC Coordinator (Racquel Piper) if you have additional questions and or need help.

19. DEVELOPING successful GRANT PROPOSALS

20. IDENTIFYING THE Problem AND NEED(S)
Identify the problem and or need for services
Identify a solution to the problem
Define measurable goals and objectives as waypoints toward those goals
Identify performance measures (but know that these may change to match mandatory measures)
Develop a program operational plan that clearly implements the solution

21. Successful GRANTS- PUTTING ALL Pieces TOGETHER
Goals, Objectives, Performance Measures, and Program Activities should all correspond
Goals
Measures
Evaluation Methods
Activities
Objectives

22. Successful Grant Proposals Questions ASK
Who are you?
How do you qualify?
What problem will you address and how?
Who will benefit and how?
What objectives will you accomplish and how will you measure results?

23. Successful Grant Proposals Common Denial Reasons
Proposal not within priorities
Proposal does not follow prescribed format
Proposal is poorly written and/or difficult to understand
Proposed budget is not within funding range
No demonstrated need for the project
Objectives and/or implementation plan is not realistic; excessive budget
Concerns about the applicant agency or its personnel(s)

24. Successful Grant Proposals – Sustainability
Name three specific activities that will be accomplished during the first year of the grant to financially sustain the project once the grant ends
Name the community resources that will be sought out
Specify who specifically is responsible for the sustainability plan and who will implement the various aspects of it

25. Successful Grant Proposals ‘Dos and Don’ts’
DO read ALL instructions in the grant application
DO contact your county JCPC chairperson as soon as possible to review the County Plan of Action (even if it is not a per se requirement)
DO NOT wait until the last minute to notify an eligible applicant agency of your intent to use them as a pass through agency
DO NOT MISS THE GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE.
DO call GCC staff with questions and concerns, we are here to help you every step of the way!

26. CONTACT INFORMATION
Carlotta Winstead, Lead JJ /CJI, Community Development Specialist II (919) Toni Lockley, -Community Development Specialist I (919) Racquel Piper, -Community Development Specialist I

27. Thank you for attending Soar to successful grants writing