Applicants Webinar. Strength Resilience Justice National Crime Victims Rights Week Community Awareness Project (NCVRW CAP) April 2 8, PDF Free Download

2017 National Crime Victims Rights Week Community Awareness Project (NCVRW CAP) April 2 8, 2017 Strength Resilience Justice Applicants Webinar October 13, 2016 Use computer speakers/headset or Call (415) 930-5321 Access Code: 610-563-022 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

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 are 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 2 8, 2017

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 Unique Entity Identifier 9 digits (not TIN/EIN, no hyphens) formerly DUNS number 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 2017. 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, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 o Anticipated decision by late-december, 2016 All applicants will be notified when funding decisions are made; notice posted on NCVRW CAP website. o NCVRW CAP Subgrantees webinar January, 2017 o Technical assistance January April, 2017 o Post-Project webinar March, 2017 o Modification requests Friday, March 31, 2017 o NCVRW Sunday, April 2 Saturday, April 8, 2017 o After-Action Reports Thursday, June 30, 2017

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

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, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Will be acknowledged by email within a few days

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 your math.

Section-by-section

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

Indirect costs o May choose: Indirect Costs Agency s approved federally-negotiated indirect cost rate; or If agency has never had a federally-negotiated indirect cost rate, 10% de minimis rate; or 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

Section-by-section

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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 Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Allowable Uses Design, production and purchase of mass media advertising. Design, production and distribution of printed materials. Purchase of promotional giveaway items (trinkets) o Must contain NCVRW related message. o Cannot exceed $20/unit (including setup and shipping). Recognition awards (not exceeding $50/each) Event speakers o Paid speakers must be identified in the application or as soon as known. o 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.]

Program Income Gross income directly generated by activity supported as a result of Federal funding. Typically, a fee or charge to attend or participate in NCVRW CAP event that generates income (e.g. registration fee for 5- mile run/walk) Must be approved in advance Requires separate accounting and reporting Must be used for allowable NCVRW CAP activities or to reduce federal funding

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 20 points 15 points 15 points 15 points Additional considerations o Extent to which project addresses rights and services to victims of all types of crimes. o Funding at least one project in each state. o Funding new or not recently funded projects. Anticipate decisions by late-december, 2016. All applicants will be notified of funding decision.

Technical Assistance Provides support to implement NCVRW CAP concepts included in each project s proposal. Answers NCVRW CAP questions: o Administrative and financial: Laurie Elwell, Project Director, laurie@navaa.org o Planning and Implementation: Anne Seymour, Project Consultant, annesey@atlantech.net

CAP TIPS Regularly published tip sheets including creative ideas for: o Keeping on schedule and task for 2017 NCVRW o Traditional and social media relations o Topic-specific tips based on projects and target audiences, such as teens, LGBTQ, criminal justice professionals, and multi-faith communities. Distribution o Previous CAP TIPS publicly available on NCVRW CAP website. (cap.navaa.org/captips.html) o Current CAP TIPS distributed to 2017 NCVRW CAP projects. Examples o Countdown Calendar o Tips to Promote the NCVRW Theme o Promotional Items o Sample Proclamation o Media Tools (e.g. press releases)

Use Q&A or Chat feature on Control Panel Remember: Applications must be received by: 11:59 pm, Eastern Time Wednesday, October 26, 2016 This webinar will be posted on the NCVRW CAP website: http://cap.navaa.org

Applicants Webinar. Strength Resilience Justice National Crime Victims Rights Week Community Awareness Project (NCVRW CAP) April 2 8, 2017