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APPLYING FOR THE CAMPUS PROGRAM:
NAVIGATING THE COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS
WHAT TO EXPECT
In the presentation, we will cover:
Common Mistakes of Applicants
Building A Comprehensive Program
Where to Start
COMMON MISTAKES OF APPLICANTS
There are three types of common mistakes:
Incomplete Application submission
Not following instructions outlined in the solicitation
Inadequate or insufficient detail provided in the proposal’s content
COMMON MISTAKES OF APPLICANTS
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
Applicants often fail to submit all of the required documents. Failure to do so will immediately eliminate you from further review
Some required documents ensure that the applicant is eligible to be considered under a specific grant program if funded: eligibility certifications, required partnerships, and mandatory minimum requirements, etc.
COMMON MISTAKES OF APPLICANTS
Lack of signed documents such as MOUs, eligibility certification letters, etc. Without those signatures, the validity of these documents are questionable and may hinder further consideration for funding.
COMMON MISTAKES OF APPLICANTS
NOT FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN
THE SOLICITATION
Applicants fail to submit the application on time or wait until the last minute to submit their applications
Applicants fail to follow the formatting requirements of the proposal: page limits, font size, etc. Failure to follow these requirements can lead to deductions in points
Applicants fail to address identified elements in each criteria listed in the solicitation
COMMON MISTAKES OF APPLICANTS
SAMPLE LANGUAGE EXERCISE
BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
The sky is the limit….Stellar projects are campuses that strive to do more and be creative about the implementation of their project. STELLAR projects typically occur AFTER funding.
At the application stage, you don’t need to be stellar or have the greatest ideas to be funded…..
You may want to consider the following….
BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
INFRASTRUCTURE
Hire a project coordinator, paid internships, grad
assistant, trainers, volunteers, partners, utilizing
experts in the community and the violence against
women field
BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
PARTNERSHIPS
o Utilize the strengths of partners in order to enhance the campus response, services, resources offered
o establish internships with partners to support their capacity to do their work
BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
PREVENTION should be:
Multi-faceted, ongoing, broad reach, universal and
targeted efforts, culturally relevant
Providing Orientation trainings; mandatory courses such as freshman seminars
Offering Online Modules
Including messaging in bathroom stalls, computer screen savers, locker rooms, etc.
BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
o Conducting trainings with parents and/or students in different languages and based on culturally relevant approaches
o Utilizing technology: Moodle, Blackboard, etc.
o Developing culturally specific materials and strategies for engagement
o Utilizing traditions and culture of the campus to infuse efforts
BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
PREVENTION CONT’D
Utilizing student led efforts: peer educators, developing campaigns for students; policy development
Training of faculty, RAs, staff, etc
BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
TRAINING
Providing ongoing training for everyone, but it should be tailored to meet the needs of the audience
A standard presentation should not be used. For example, what you present to faculty should look different than what you present to RAs.
BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
o Students can increase your project’s reach and visibility across the campus and strengthen the project’s ability to connect with students
o Utilize their expertise in social media and technology, student’s perspectives(i.e. what resonates with their age group; what language is appropriate to use)
o Involve students in developing marketing campaigns, policy and trainings
o Utilize students as peer educators, advocates and trainers
BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP BUY IN AND SUPPORT
Find a champion on the leadership team that will advocate for your work
Keep key leadership or their designee engaged. Ask for their participation in prevention events or meetings
Ask to do a blog or write up on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking
BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP BUY IN AND SUPPORT, CONT’D
o Provide reports, data or updates on successes of the project, not just challenges
o Utilize language that resonates with leadership
WHERE TO START
If you are interested in creating a comprehensive
program:
Begin thinking about applying for Campus Program funds at least one year prior to applying
Establish and/or Build on existing partnerships
Assess whose not at the table but should be
Build on the strengths of your institution
WHERE TO START
Imagine and do what is feasible
Utilize the previous program solicitation to begin the conversation of what the project should look like
Build on previous efforts
Determine the activities necessary to address the foundational requirements of the grant program
ASK US
QUESTIONS
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HOW TO CONTACT US
Please feel free to contact OVW via phone, email or visit our website to learn more about the Campus Program
o Main Number: 202-307-6026
o Website: http://www.justice.gov/ovw
o Campus Program Mailbox: [email protected]
OR
HOW TO CONTACT US
You can also contact one of us:
Program Specialists:
Rudelle Handy 202-305-7493
Latinisha Lewis 202-353-9167
Katherine Mera 202-616-2599
Associate Director:
Darlene Johnson 202-307-6795