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2015 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Project (NCVRW CAP) April 19 – 25, 2015 “ Engaging Communities – Empowering Victims” Applicants ’ Webinar July 16, 2014. Toll : (480) 297-0021 Access Code: 359-480-585 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the Webinar. Webinar. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
2015 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Community Awareness Project(NCVRW CAP)
April 19 – 25, 2015
“Engaging Communities – Empowering Victims”
Applicants’ WebinarJuly 16, 2014Toll: (480) 297-0021
Access Code: 359-480-585Audio PIN: Shown after joining the Webinar
Webinar• All participants are muted.• Use “Chat” or “Questions”
on control panel to ask questions.
• Webinar will be recorded and posted on NCVRW CAPwebsite: http://cap.navaa.org
Questions7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
Agenda
Introductions• Steve Derene, Executive
Director, National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA)
• Brenda Noel, Project Director• Anne Seymour, Project
Consultant• Olivia Grew, OVC grant
manager
Questions7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
2014 NCVRW CAP
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.
Background• Purpose
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 19 – 25, 2015
Background• Typical activities
oPublic events (in-person, open to public).
oMass media advertising.oPrinted materials.oPromotional giveaway items.
• Not…oProfessional training.oPurely private events.oOn-going activities.oNon-NCVRW recognitions.
Background• Eligibility
oType of agencies• Public agencies• Non-profit organizations• Community-based victim service
organizations• Faith-based organizations• Tribal organizations• Community coalitions
Background• Eligibility
oNon-profits: 501(c)3 not required.oMust have a DUNS number
(fedgov.dnb.com/webform).• Except community coalition groups.
oCANNOT accept applications from individuals or for-profit entities.
oPrevious recipients eligible, but preference to new/not recent recipients.
Background• NCVRW Resource Guide
oContents• Victimization statistics. • Special event ideas. • Camera-ready art files. • A motivational DVD. • Customizable posters, including the NCVRW
theme poster. oNot produced or distributed by NAVAA.oAll applicants will receive copy.oShould be available early 2015.
Background• Anticipated Timeline
o Applications due
Friday, August 1, 2014o Anticipated decision
by mid- to end of October, 2014o Notification of award decision
first week of November, 2014o NCVRW CAP Subgrantees’ webinar
mid-November 2014o Technical assistance
November, 2014 – April, 2015o Post-Project webinar
mid-March, 2015o Modification requests
Friday, April 17, 2015o NCVRW
Sunday, April 19 – Saturday, April 25, 2015o After-Action Reports
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Questions7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
2014 NCVRW CAP
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• Must use provided forms only.• Complete all sections.• READ THE APPLICANT GUIDE!• No additional pages, information or letters of
support.• Copy and retain copy of application.• Must be received by Friday, August 1, 2014.• 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.• Do not get fancy with bullets or special
characters.• Be concise.• 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.
Questions7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
2014 NCVRW CAP
Section-by-section
Application Submission
• Submit byo Emailing: [email protected] (press “submit” on PDF fill-
in)o Faxing: 815-550-1141 (check clarity of transmission)o Mailing: NCVRW CAP, 5702 Old Sauk Road, Madison, WI
53705
• Application must be received by close of business
August 1, 2014
Questions7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
2014 NCVRW CAP
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 Fee cannot exceed $650/day total.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.
Questions7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
2014 NCVRW CAP
Unallowable Costs• Agency salary or staff time.• Agency organizational administrative,
indirect or overhead costs.• 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.• Professional training.• Lobbying.[unallowable items will not be reimbursed even if included in an approved budget.]
Reminders• No food or beverages
o If donated, must be clearly identified.
• Spaceo Need at least three bids.o Combined cost of space/AV cannot exceed $25/person/day.
• Promotional Giveaway itemso Must contain a message related to NCVRW.o Cannot exceed $20/unit including setup and shipping.
• Prizeso No cash or gift cards.o Recognition awards cannot exceed $50 each including setup and
shipping.
• Speakerso Fee cannot exceed $650/day, including non-Federal funds
• Program Incomeo Any fee or charge to attend or participate in NCVRW CAP event.o Must be approved in advance; requires separate accounting.o Must be used for NCVRW CAP project or reduce federal funding.
Questions7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
2014 NCVRW CAP
Scoring and Selection• Scoring
o Experience in victims’ issues 5 pointso Project narratives30 pointso Budget 20 pointso Use of NCVRW theme, logo and colors 10 pointso Collaboration 20 pointso Victim/survivor involvement 15 points
• Additional considerationso 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.
• Recommendations by NAVAA, final decision by OVC.
• Anticipate decisions by end of October.• All applicants will be notified of funding decision.
Questions7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
2014 NCVRW CAP
Use Q&A or Chat feature on Control Panel
Remember: Applications must be received by:
August 1, 2014
This webinar will be posted on theNCVRW CAP website: http://cap.navaa.org