2014 National Crime Victims Rights Week Community Awareness Project (NCVRW CAP) April 6 12, 2014

2015 National Crime Victims Rights WeekCommunity Awareness Project(NCVRW CAP)April 19 25, 2015

Engaging Communities Empowering Victims

Applicants WebinarJuly 16, 2014

Toll: (480) 297-0021Access Code: 359-480-585Audio PIN: Shown after joining the WebinarWebinarAll 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

Questions7Application Scoring and Project Selection6Unallowable Costs5Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4Section-by-section Instructions3General Application Instructions2Background Information1AgendaIntroductionsSteve Derene, Executive Director, National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) Brenda Noel, Project DirectorAnne Seymour, Project ConsultantOlivia Grew, OVC grant managerQuestions7Application Scoring and Project Selection6Unallowable Costs5Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4Section-by-section Instructions3General Application Instructions2Background Information12014 NCVRW CAPBackgroundAdministered by NAVAA under cooperative agreement with OVC.Website: http://cap.navaa.orgMaximum amount: reimbursement up to $5,000.Expect to fund at least 60 projects.BackgroundPurposeIncrease general publics awareness of rights and services for victims of all types of crimes during National Crime VictimsRights Week, April 19 25, 2015BackgroundTypical activitiesPublic events (in-person, open to public).Mass media advertising.Printed materials.Promotional giveaway items.NotProfessional training.Purely private events.On-going activities.Non-NCVRW recognitions.BackgroundEligibilityType of agenciesPublic agenciesNon-profit organizationsCommunity-based victim service organizationsFaith-based organizationsTribal organizationsCommunity coalitionsBackgroundEligibilityNon-profits: 501(c)3 not required.Must have a DUNS number (fedgov.dnb.com/webform).Except community coalition groups.CANNOT accept applications from individuals or for-profit entities.Previous recipients eligible, but preference to new/not recent recipients.BackgroundNCVRW Resource GuideContentsVictimization statistics. Special event ideas. Camera-ready art files. A motivational DVD. Customizable posters, including the NCVRW theme poster. Not produced or distributed by NAVAA.All applicants will receive copy.Should be available early 2015.BackgroundAnticipated TimelineApplications dueFriday, August 1, 2014Anticipated decisionby mid- to end of October, 2014Notification of award decisionfirst week of November, 2014NCVRW CAP Subgrantees webinarmid-November 2014Technical assistanceNovember, 2014 April, 2015Post-Project webinarmid-March, 2015Modification requestsFriday, April 17, 2015NCVRWSunday, April 19 Saturday, April 25, 2015After-Action ReportsTuesday, June 30, 2015Questions7Application Scoring and Project Selection6Unallowable Costs5Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4Section-by-section Instructions3General Application Instructions2Background Information12014 NCVRW CAPApplication FormsAvailable at http://cap.navaa.org/apps/application.htmlFormats:Adobe PDFFill-inDownloadableMicrosoft Word Fill-inDownloadableApplicants GuideGeneral InstructionsMust 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 TipsRead 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.

Questions7Application Scoring and Project Selection6Unallowable Costs5Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4Section-by-section Instructions3General Application Instructions2Background Information12014 NCVRW CAPSection-by-section

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Application SubmissionSubmit byEmailing: cap@navaa.org (press submit on PDF fill-in)Faxing: 815-550-1141 (check clarity of transmission)Mailing: NCVRW CAP, 5702 Old Sauk Road, Madison, WI 53705Application must be received by close of businessAugust 1, 2014

Questions7Application Scoring and Project Selection6Unallowable Costs5Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4Section-by-section Instructions3General Application Instructions2Background Information12014 NCVRW CAPAllowable UsesDesign, production and purchase of mass media advertising.Design, production and distribution of printed materials.Purchase of promotional giveaway items (trinkets)Must contain NCVRW related message.Cannot exceed $20/unit (including setup and shipping).Recognition awards (not exceeding $50/each)Event speakersFee cannot exceed $650/day total.Reasonable travel expenses per agency policyNot to exceed Federal Travel RegulationsGSA per diems (www.gsa.gov/perdiem)Allowable UsesConsumable supplies/commodities.Rental/lease of essential equipment.Equipment has expected life of more than one year.No purchase of equipment unless demonstrated that equipment:Cannot be borrowed or donated andPurchase is more economical than rental/lease.Rental of space/AV.Combined space/AV cannot exceed $25/person/day.Need to document comparison of at least three facilities.

Questions7Application Scoring and Project Selection6Unallowable Costs5Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4Section-by-section Instructions3General Application Instructions2Background Information12014 NCVRW CAPUnallowable CostsAgency 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.]RemindersNo food or beveragesIf donated, must be clearly identified.SpaceNeed at least three bids.Combined cost of space/AV cannot exceed $25/person/day.Promotional Giveaway itemsMust contain a message related to NCVRW.Cannot exceed $20/unit including setup and shipping.PrizesNo cash or gift cards.Recognition awards cannot exceed $50 each including setup and shipping.SpeakersFee cannot exceed $650/day, including non-Federal fundsProgram IncomeAny fee or charge to attend or participate in NCVRW CAP event.Must be approved in advance; requires separate accounting.Must be used for NCVRW CAP project or reduce federal funding.

Questions7Application Scoring and Project Selection6Unallowable Costs5Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4Section-by-section Instructions3General Application Instructions2Background Information12014 NCVRW CAPScoring and SelectionScoringExperience in victims issues5 pointsProject narratives30 pointsBudget20 pointsUse of NCVRW theme, logo and colors10 pointsCollaboration20 pointsVictim/survivor involvement15 pointsAdditional considerationsExtent to which project addresses rights and services to victims of all types of crimes.Funding at least one project in each state.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.Questions7Application Scoring and Project Selection6Unallowable Costs5Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4Section-by-section Instructions3General Application Instructions2Background Information12014 NCVRW CAP

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Remember: Applications must be received by:August 1, 2014

This webinar will be posted on theNCVRW CAP website: http://cap.navaa.org