Applicants Webinar September 27, PDF Free Download

2018 National Crime Victims Rights Week Community Awareness Project (NCVRW CAP) April 8-14, 2018 Expand the Circle. Reach All Victims. Applicants Webinar September 27, 2017 Use computer speakers/headset or Call (914) 614-3221 Access Code: 443-525-760 Webinar ID: 124-842-307 Enter Audio PIN: Shown after joining the Webinar

Introductions Steve Derene, Executive Director, National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) Laurie Elwell, Project Director Anne Seymour, Project Consultant Emily Bauernfeind, OVC Grant Manager

Webinar All participants are muted. Use Chat or Questions on control panel to ask questions. Webinar will be recorded and posted on NCVRW CAP website: http://cap.navaa.org

Ground Rules This is a competitive selection process, so all relevant information for applications is contained on the NCVRW CAP website, the Applicant Guide and this webinar. Other than this webinar, which will be posted for everyone to see, please do not submit questions about your individual application or proposal.

Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Background Information General Application Instructions Section-by-section Instructions Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds Unallowable Costs Application Scoring and Project Selection Technical Assistance Questions

Background Administered by NAVAA under cooperative agreement with OVC. Website: http://cap.navaa.org Maximum amount: reimbursement up to $5,000. Expect to fund at least 60 projects.

Purpose Background o Increase general public s awareness of o rights and services for o victims of all types of crimes o during National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 8 14, 2018

Background Typical activities o Public events (in-person, open to public). o Mass media advertising. o Printed materials. o Promotional giveaway items. Not o Trainings: professional development, self-defense, etc. o Private or limited access events. o On-going activities. o Non-NCVRW recognitions (e.g. SAAM).

Eligibility Background o Type of agencies Public agencies Non-profit organizations Community-based victim service organizations Faith-based organizations Tribal organizations Community coalitions

Background Eligibility o Non-profits: 501(c)3 not required. o Must have a DUNS Number 9 digits (not TIN/EIN, no hyphens) No cost - fedgov.dnb.com/webform Except community coalition groups. o CANNOT accept applications from individuals or for-profit entities. o Previous recipients eligible, but preference to new/not recent recipients.

NCVRW Resource Guide OVC NCVRW website: http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ncvrw/ NCVRW Mailing List o Complimentary Theme Poster (digital download/optional printed copy) o Email notice of Resource Guide availability Should be available early 2018. Online digital download only; no hard copy. Not produced or distributed by NAVAA.

NCVRW Colors, Theme, Poster Theme Poster Color Pallete:

Background Anticipated Timeline o Applications due 11:59 ET, Monday, October 16, 2017 o Anticipated decision by late-december, 2017 All applicants will be notified when funding decisions are made; notice posted on NCVRW CAP website. o NCVRW CAP Subgrantees webinar January, 2018 o Technical assistance January April, 2018 o Post-Project webinar March, 2018 o NCVRW Sunday, April 8 Saturday, April 14, 2018 o After-Action Reports Friday, June 29, 2018

Application Forms Available at http://cap.navaa.org/apps/application.html Formats: o Adobe PDF Fill-in Downloadable o Microsoft Word Fill-in Downloadable Applicants Guide (required reading)

General Instructions READ THE APPLICANT GUIDE! Must use provided forms only Complete all sections No additional pages, attachments, information or letters of support. Copy and retain copy of application Must be received by: 11:59 pm, Eastern Time, Monday, October 16, 2017 Will be acknowledged by email within 3 working days (email cap@navaa.org if not received).

Application Tips Read and follow Applicant Guide! Do not exceed allowable number of words for each narrative question. Can copy and paste into the form. Avoid fancy formatting, bullets or special characters. Be concise, straightforward and direct; avoid unnecessary superlatives. Focus only on the specific proposal (what is being funded). Provide only the information requested. Be mindful of what is and is not allowable. Check and re-check your math.

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Section-by-section NCVRW Buttons (including $20 set-up and shipping) 1,000 0.10 0.12 100 120 Button set-up and shipping 20

Indirect Costs Indirect costs; May choose: 1. Agency s approved federally-negotiated indirect cost rate; or 2. If agency has never had a federally-negotiated indirect cost rate, 10% de minimis rate; or 3. Not request indirect costs. Does not increase $5,000 NCVRW CAP maximum. If choosing indirect costs: 1. Enter the indirect cost rate 2. Must select either federally approved or de minimum rate 3. Indirect Cost = Total Direct Costs x indirect cost rate 4. Total Project Cost = Total Direct Costs + Indirect Costs 10.00 X X 4,500 450 4,950

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Application Submission Submit by o Emailing: cap@navaa.org (press Email on PDF fill-in to launch your email application) o Mailing: NCVRW CAP 5702 Old Sauk Road Madison, WI 53705 Application must be received by 11:59 pm, Eastern Time Monday, October 16, 2017

Allowable Uses Production and purchase of mass media Production and distribution of printed materials Purchase of promotional giveaway items o Must relate to NCVRW o Cannot exceed $20/unit (including setup and shipping). Recognition awards (not exceeding $50/each) Limited and reasonable design costs Event speakers o Paid speakers should be identified in the application if known. o Speaker fee cannot exceed $650/day total (including non- NCVRW CAP funds). o Reasonable travel expenses per agency policy Not to exceed Federal Travel Regulations GSA per diems (www.gsa.gov/perdiem)

Allowable Uses Consumable supplies/commodities. Rental/lease of essential equipment. o Equipment has expected life of more than one year. o No purchase of equipment unless demonstrated that equipment: Cannot be borrowed or donated and Purchase is more economical than rental/lease. Rental of space/av. o Combined space/av cannot exceed $25/person/day. o Need to document comparison of at least three facilities. Indirect Costs

Unallowable Costs Agency salary or staff time Any food, beverages or refreshments Entertainment, including attractions to induce attendance at events Fundraising activities Bar charges or alcoholic beverages Monetary gifts, cash prizes or gift cards Trainings (e.g. professional development, selfdefense, etc) Lobbying [unallowable items will not be reimbursed even if included in an approved budget.]

Scoring and Selection NAVAA makes recommendations; OVC makes final decision. Scoring o Experience in victims issues o Project narratives o Budget o Use of NCVRW theme, logo and colors o Collaboration o Victim/survivor involvement 5 points 30 points 25 points 20 points 10 points 10 points Additional considerations o Funding at least one project in each state. o Funding new or not recently funded projects. o Extent to which project addresses rights and services to victims of all types of crimes. Anticipate decisions by late-december, 2017. All applicants will be notified of funding decision.

Technical Assistance Provides support to implement NCVRW CAP concepts included in each project s proposal Subgrantees Only website Subgrantees listserv Individual consultations CAP TIPS o Regularly published tip sheets including creative ideas for planning and implementing projects o New CAP TIPS to 2018 NCVRW CAP subgrantees o Previous CAP TIPS publicly available at http://cap.navaa.org/captips.html

Use Q&A or Chat feature on Control Panel Remember: Applications must be received by: 11:59 pm, Eastern Time Monday, October 16, 2017 This webinar will be posted on the NCVRW CAP website: http://cap.navaa.org