Elements of Sustainability
Answer the question: "Where are we now and where do we want to be?"Grant Funding Fundraising Community Resources
Reality CheckGRANTS ARE SHORT TERM
GRANTS ARE COMPETITIVE
THEY ARE NOT AN ENTITLEMENT
THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES
Federal Monetary Resources Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Justice Assistant Grants (JAG)Drug Courts Discretionary Grants
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) and Treatment (CSAT)
SAFETEA-LUSafe, Accountable, Flexible, and
Efficient Transportation Equity Act - A Legacy for Users
Provides for $286.5 Billion over 6 yearsProvides incentive money in section 410 for impaired
driving programsExpired September 30, 2009 – now on a continuing
authorization
Criteria for Section 410 FundingLow fatality Rate – Alcohol Fatality Rate of <=.5/100vmt, ORMeet 5 of the following (in 2008 and 2009):
High Visibility EnforcementProsecution and Adjudication Outreach Increase the Rate of BAC Testing in
Fatal CrashesSanctions for BAC’s over .15DWI CourtsUnderage Drinking PreventionAdministrative License Revocation ProgramComprehensive Self-sustaining
Impaired Driving Prevention Program
State Monetary Resources State LegislaturesSubstance Abuse Prevention Treatment (SAPT)
block grantsState agenciesAdministrative Office of the CourtsState Alcohol & Drug Abuse AgenciesState Corrections Agencies
State Monetary Resources Department of TransportationAlcohol Beverage Excise TaxSurcharge on FinesMedicaid and Managed Care
Strategies Linking mandatory incarceration savings to DWI court
fundingCreating separate state DWI accountsDrug Court Litigation TaxesDrug Court Fees assessedDWI Treatment fees assessed Indigent Treatment Funds
Local Monetary Resources County & City government
County/City commissionersPolice agenciesSheriffs department
Bar Associations (DA Associations)501c (3) [Non-profits]
Other Monetary Resources Participant FeesCorporations and Private Foundations Individual DonorsFundraising events
Why Engage The Community?Community partners can help your court
access funds and identify non-monetary
resources.
Identifying Resources In Your CommunityIdentify organizations, institutions, businesses in your
jurisdiction
Inventory what resources each might contribute to
your drug court program
Identify who is responsible for outreach
Team involvement is essential
Methods For Connecting With The CommunityCreate steering committee to formalize
linkages and offer continuing oversightConduct DWI court education programs
Quality AssuranceIdentify barriers to successful operationEstablish standards for review of programsMonitor use, quality and effectiveness of programs and
services
Resources: Where To Find Funding?Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(www.cfda.gov)Federal RegisterDepartment of Justice Resource Center
(1.800.421.6770 or www.ojp.usdoj.gov)The Foundation Center (www.fdncenter.org)
Resources: FoundationsAll Kids Foundation (Rosie O’Donnell),
www.rosie.warnerbros.com/cmp/allkidsSpencer Foundation (AOD Research) (312) 337-7000Bass Hotel and Resorts (run Holiday Inns) (978) 664-
1100Nike’s PLAY Foundation (sporting activities), (800)
929-7529
Non-Monetary SourcesStrategiesSolicit incentive donations from local movie
theatre, zoo, glamour shots, NBA/NFL/NHL or other leagues, bowling alleys, restaurants, Baskin Robbins, etc.
Wal-mart, Kmart, SAM’s Club, Target or other local stores
Non-Monetary SourcesStrategiesRecreational therapy (Boys and Girls Club,
YMCA, etc.Literacy programs to provide tutoring or
retired teachers to donate time tutoring clientsLocal churches offer parent support group or
teen support group
Thank you!
Brian ChodrowNational Highway Traffic Safety
AdministrationImpaired Driving Division
Washington, DC
202-366-9765