MISSOULA PROJECTS These are Missoula City and County projects that received funding through local, state or federal government, or through private sources. All were administered by the Missoula Department of Grants and Community Programs.
Department of Grants and Community Programs Mission statement: Strategy statement: The Department of Grants and Community Programs improves the quality of life in Missoula. This mission is achieved by securing federal, state, county, city, and private funds and partnering with local non-profit organizations, community businesses, and local governmental departments to provide substantial support and services in the areas of Community Development, Public & Human Services, and Relationship Violence Services. Examples of Specific Focus Areas: Housing and Homelessness Substance Abuse Prevention Criminal Justice System Environmental Health and Infrastructure Development Relationship Violence Intervention and Prevention Developing Healthy and Resilient Youth Economic and Job Development This work is accomplished through an organizational structure comprised of three main Divisions representing areas with direct impact on community members and the local economy. Additional support is provided by administrative staff, a Unit offering assistance in grant funding acquisition, and special projects. Community Development Division Public/Human Services Division Relationship Violence Services Division Administration Information, Research, and Analysis Unit Special Projects and Other Contributions
Community Development Housing and Homelessness Economic Development Public Facilities/ Public Infrastructure Brownfields & Energy/ Conservation Rental Assistance (2) Homebuyer Assistance ADA ramps Share House ADA s Rapid Re-housing (families) YWCA Pathways (women s shelter) Mental Health Center 8 new units (2) Winter Shelter Poverello new facility construction Watson s Center Poverello shelter ops WORD Families in Transition At Risk Housing Coalition Continuum of Care Contracts: Homeword Phillips Street; Montana Community Development Corporation AquilaVision Pyramid Lumber 2001 Kelly Logging Cornerstone Investments Missoula Children s Theatre Pyramid Lumber (2) Pyramid Lumber EDA Red Willow Learning Center Rocky Mountain Biologicals Inc. The Emergent Institute Big Sky Trust Fund - Rivertop Renewables Big Sky Trust Fund - TerraEchos Tom Roy Youth Home City Sewer RLF Lolo RSID 901 Sewer RLF Little McCormick Park Kiwanis Park Federally- Mandated Reports and Documents Consolidated Plan (every five years) Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (every five years) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Annual Action Plan Housing Market Study (update annually) Missoula Sawmill Site Courthouse Renovation Project Asbestos Remediation Seeley Lake Woodstove Change-out Courthouse LEED Project White Pine & Sash Assessment Grant application Kehrwald/FEMA property acquisition/ clearance ORI - group home; Mental Health Center Dakota Street Burns Street Commons
Community Development Homeownership, rental, special needs. and shelter housing Site acquisition Demolition New construction Homebuyer down payment assistance Rehabilitation Tenant-based rental assistance Housing for youth, people with substance abuse issues, seniors, and homeless
Community Development Brownfields and Energy/Conservation Asbestos testing Asbestos abatement Cleanup of brownfields Conversion of old wood stoves to more efficient units Economic Development Job creation Job training
Community Development Public Services Respite care Case management Food assistance Medical care Community gardens Legal assistance First-time homebuyer education Family counseling Financial education Meals to seniors and persons with disabilities Project Homeless Connect
Community Development Public Facilities and Infrastructure Playground equipment Sewer and water Curbs and sidewalks Accessible bus stops Senior center accessibility
Public and Human Services Forum for Children and Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Mental Health, Child Day Care, Alcohol & Drugs Community Based Human Services (other than housing) Missoula Underage Substance Abuse Prevention (MUSAP) Prescription Drug Awareness Campaign choicesmattermissoula.com Media Literacy presentations and training Parent Resource Guides Youth Development Network (YDN) Forum Youth Council Enrichment Trainings Healthy Start Council early childhood development Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Trainthe-Trainer Early Childhood Development Resource Guide Contracts with: National Coalition Building Institute Mountain Home Montana Project Success (Turning Point) City Life Big Brothers Big Sisters Flagship Missoula Indian Center Boys & Girls Club Frenchtown Coalition Crisis Intervention Team (jail diversion) Western Montana Mental Health Center contract for Stephens Crisis House Child Care Resources contract Seeley Lake mental health services Turning Point prevention and treatment contract Project Homeless Connect Lost ID Replacement Program Contracts with: CASA Child Development Center Heath Dept nurse Lolo Senior Lunch Program Missoula Aging Services Open Aid Alliance Food Bank Youth Homes Mountain Home Montana Parenting Place Partnership Health Ctr Poverello Center (2) WORD Garden City Harvest Homeword IAP Program w/hrc Salvation Army Transportation Missoula Art Museum ORI - transportation Missoula Urban Transportation District
Public and Human Services Forum for Children and Youth Missoula s Youth Development Network Develops healthy, resilient youth, 0-8 years old Missoula Underage Substance Abuse Prevention Works to prevent substance abuse in underage youth Missoula s Healthy Start Council Early childhood development, 0-8 years old
Public and Human Services Substance Abuse Prevention Frenchtown Community Coalition
Relationship Violence Services Crime Victim Advocate Healthy Relationships Project Public Safety and Outreach Justice System Team Response (JUST Response) The Program provides free and confidential advocacy services to victims and survivors of: Relationship Violence Assault Sexual Assault/Rape/Incest Stalking Homicide Civil Advocates provide: Assistance with a Temporary Order of Protection (TOP) Danger Assessment Referrals to community resources such as shelter, medical, transportation, Child Protection Services Criminal Advocates provide: Support throughout the criminal case including at interviews with prosecutor, defense attorney, or law enforcement and in court Information on victims legal rights and protections Promotes prevention of sexual and relationship violence through community education and social marketing in Missoula and Mineral Counties Social Marketing campaign: Make Your Move End Sexual Violence Relationship and sexual violence prevention trainings for: Middle school students Bar staff Community forums Seeley Lake Outreach Project Direct mental health services School-based Power Up Speak Out Ambassador Project Projects in partnership with local organizations to further address relationship violence: Intimate Partner Offender Alerts Safety Audit Planet Kids safe visitation (YWCA) Domestic Violence Victim Impact Panel Darkness to Light Train-the-Trainer (child abuse prevention) External Review Panel Pro Bono Attorney Program Professional development trainings to improve services to survivors: Medical providers Faith leaders Educators Law enforcement Provides a holistic team response to relationship and sexual violence including the criminal justice system, medical providers, and community-based service providers. The teams include: JUST Response Advisory Board Relationship Violence Team Adult and Adolescent Sexual Assault Team Children s Advocacy Center Team Continuity of DV Services Sexual Assault Case Review (child/adult)
Relationship Violence Services Crime Victim Advocate Program Direct assistance to victims of violent crime
Relationship Violence Services JUST Response Missoula s team response to relationship and sexual violence
Relationship Violence Services Healthy Relationships Project Prevention of sexual and relationship violence
Relationship Violence Services Public Safety and Outreach Projects with Community Partners
Information, Research and Analysis (IRA) Unit and Special Projects Grant Acquisition Research Special Projects Research, identify, and access announcements regarding grant opportunities Communicate to appropriate staff and city/county departments about grant opportunities Assist departments with grant application development including project management, writing, editing, layout, design, formatting, and compilation of grant proposal components Coordinate informationsharing among grant application partners Conduct short-term studies using primary and secondary data and social science research methods Produce narrative, tabular, and graphical documents and visual aids for use in grant applications and reports Participate on working groups to assist with strategic program planning that utilizes research and analytical skills Serve as clearinghouse of city and county profile data consistently used in grant applications such as census, demographic, and related information Assist with Special Projects to local governmental departments, agencies, and programs in the areas of criminal justice, community based services, human services, housing, public facilities and infrastructure, arts and cultural affairs, transportation, and economic development. Assist non-profit agencies within these realms Facilitate intra- and interagency teams for one-time or ongoing projects
Information, Research and Analysis (IRA) Unit and Special Projects Grant Search and Acquisition
Information, Research and Analysis (IRA) Unit and Special Projects
Information, Research and Analysis (IRA) Unit and Special Projects
Information, Research and Analysis (IRA) Unit and Special Projects Strangulation is one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence. Unconsciousness can occur in seconds. Death within minutes.
Department of Grants and Community Programs Other Activities Labor Standards Environmental Reviews Boards and Committees Staff serve on a number of boards and committees Federal Davis-Bacon wage monitoring of: Public facility or infrastructure projects involving $2,000 or more in federal funds CDBG housing projects, if 9 or more units HOME housing projects, if 12 or more units Advertise and monitor Section 3 requirements, which encourage federallyfunded contractors to employ low- and moderate-income persons from the area for local building jobs Advertise and monitor Minority/Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) to encourage participation by businesses headed by minorities and women in federal projects All properties accessing HOME funds for purchase All properties utilizing CDBG funds for housing renovation and installation of ramps New construction projects using Federal and/or State funds Economic development projects receiving CDBG assistance Missoula Housing Authority new and maintenance projects Miscellaneous projects in community At-Risk Housing Coalition Missoula Family Violence Council Continuum of Care District XI Human Resource Council Board & Missoula Advisory Council UM s Council on Student Assault Western Montana Legislative Committee Non-profit Leadership Roundtable DUI Task Force and TF Public Info & Educ. Committees Missoula Co Public Schools Graduation Matters Wellness Subcommittee and Behavioral Health Workgroup Collective Impact (UW) Reaching Home Oversight Committee Mayor s Downtown Advisory Committee on Homelessness Missoula Early Head Start / Ravalli Head Start & Early Head Start Policy Council Missoula Forum Advisory Council Community Health Assessment MCCHD Prescription Drug Safety Committee Eat Smart Coalition Active Kids Coalition w/let s Move! Missoula Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Board of Directors Sex Trafficking Task Force Child Abuse Prevention Team
Organizations that fund or are assisted by GCP through grant and loan management Aquila Vision Asset Forfeiture program Best Beginnings Brownfields County Courthouse Grant Brownfields EPA Revolving Loan Fund Award Big Sky Trust Fund - Advanced Technology Group Big Sky Trust Fund - Rivertop Renewables Big Sky Trust Fund - TerraEchos Community-based Organization fund - Child Day Care Fund Community-based Organization fund - County Fund, Missoula Urban Transportation District Community-based Organization fund - Opportunity Resources, Inc. Community-based Organization fund - Mental Health Fund Community-based Organization fund - Poor Fund City/County Affordable Housing Program (MCCAHP) Cornerstone Investments Crime Victim Advocate Program: Board of Crime Control (VOCA) Crime Victim Advocate Program: Surcharge Victim Witness (city - Municipal Ct.) Crime Victim Advocate Program: Surcharge Victim Witness (county - Justice & District Courts) District XI Human Resource Council Department of Justice/Office of Violence against Women Rural Domestic Violence Department of Justice/Office of Violence against Women Safe Havens YWCA Drug Free Communities DUI Task Force
Organizations that fund or are assisted by GCP through grant and loan management Garden City Harvest House Bill 130 Mental Health Crisis and Jail Diversion Homeword Kelly Logging Lolo RSID 901 Sewer and Water Missoula Aging Services Missoula Art Museum Missoula Children's Theatre Missoula Senior Center Missoula Youth Homes Mountain Home Montana North Missoula Community Development Corporation Opportunity Resources Parks & Recreation Department Partnership for Success Partnership Health Center Poverello Center Prevention Block Contract Pyramid Mountain Lumber Red Willow Learning Center Regional Access Mobility Program of Montana (RAMP) Rocky Mountain Biologicals
Organizations that fund or are assisted by GCP through grant and loan management Seeley Lake Woodstove Changeout Program Sewer connection revolving loan fund (city/county) SHARE House/Turning Point STOP Substance Abuse Prevention Mill Levy The Emergent Institute Turning Point/Western Montana Addiction Services Western Montana Mental Health Center WORD WORD Tenant-based Rental Assistance YWCA
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