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FY2020 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION OVERVIEW Cobb County CDBG Program Office Kimberly Roberts, Ph.D. 192 Anderson Street, Suite 150, Marietta GA 30060 Managing Director Ph: 770-528-1455; Fax: 770-528-1466 Rabihah Walker
Cobb County CDBG Program Office 192 Anderson Street, Suite 150, Marietta GA 30060 Ph: 770-528-1455; Fax: 770-528-1466 www.cobbcounty.org\cdbg info@cobbcountycdbg.com Kimberly Roberts, Ph.D. Managing Director Rabihah Walker Deputy Director
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The JAG Program provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas. The JAG Program statute is Subpart I of Part E of Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to states and units of local government.
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3 The FY2020 JAG Funding has not been determined by the BJA at this time. For reference, Cobb’s FY2019 JAG allocation was $106,152.00. JAG funding is contingent upon the availability and release
JAG Grant Period: Friday, May 1, 2020 - Friday, May 29, 2020 3-Year Expenditure Period
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JAG funds may be used to provide additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice, including any one or more of the following: ❖ Law enforcement programs ❖ Prosecution and court programs ❖ Prevention and education programs ❖ Corrections and community corrections programs ❖ Drug treatment and enforcement programs ❖ Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs ❖ Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation) ❖ Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams
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JAG funds may not be used (whether directly or indirectly): ❖ For any purpose prohibited by federal statute or regulation ❖ For security enhancements or equipment for nongovernmental entities NOT engaged in criminal justice or public safety ❖ To pay for any of the following items: ✓ Vehicles, vessels, or aircraft** ✓ Luxury items ✓ Real estate ✓ Construction projects (other than penal or correctional institutions) ✓ Any similar items
**Police cruisers, police boats, and police helicopters are allowable vehicles under JAG
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corporation owned or controlled in whole or in part) of a nonprofit entity, or a local governmental entity or agency within Cobb County.
annually) prepared by a qualified accountant or accounting service, covering the last two most recent reporting periods of operation. Audit findings will make the applicant ineligible to receive assistance.
procedures.
Compensation (if applicable).
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Programmatic and Expenditure Reporting ❖ Monthly expenditure requirements ❖ Quarterly reporting based on the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) performance measurement tool (PMT) ❖ Mandatory participation in Grant Training Workshops On-site visits, Technical Assistance and Monitoring ❖ Compliance monitoring will be conducted once every two years ❖ On-site visits and technical assistance visits provided as necessary
The JAG award expenditure period is 3 years. FY2020 JAG awards would have a project period of 10/01/2020 – 09/30/2023).
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All JAG-funded subgrantees must complete a quarterly statistical report based
Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Performance Measurement Tool (PMT). Reporting Periods & Due Dates:
Quarter 1 – October 1st thru December 31st Report Due January 10th Quarter 2 – January 1st thru March 31st Report Due April 10th Quarter 3 – April 1st thru June 30th Report Due July 10th Quarter 4 – July 1st thru September 30th Report Due October 10th
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Application Cycle: Friday, May 1, 2020 - Friday, May 29, 2020 Applications can be downloaded at: www.cobbcounty.org/cdbg
Proposals accepted from nonprofits, participating cities, county departments, and public agencies. One (1) original application with attachments &
be submitted to the Cobb County CDBG Program Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020. 10
11 ❖Checklist details submission requirements and necessary documentation ❖Label all attachments to correspond with checklist ❖Must submit audit or audited financial statements
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Program Module (Section II) Select the program area that best fits the organization’s program (See Attachment B for program definitions). Requested Funding The total amount requested should match the amount listed on the Budget Sheet.
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Organizational Capacity List number and names of key staff for the requested project. Levaraging & Collaboration List secured funding identified for the Project from other sources.
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Clearly describe the proposed
document that the model or practice chosen is appropriate for the
achieve.
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The project proposal should clearly describe at least two anticipated
project and list performance indicators of measurement.
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TIMELINE & REPORTING Thoroughly describe how the programmatic activities will be achieved in a timely manner.
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Budget Narrative Describe in detail how grant funds will be used to support your program.
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Budget Total amount of grant funds should match the same number written in Section III
The budget reflects eligible activities to the respective grants.
Reminder: Check Your Numbers for Accuracy!!!
19 Conflict of Interest Please check the appropriate boxes regarding Conflict of Interest and Acknowledgement of Responsibility. Organizations with a relationship with Board or BOC will not be excluded from funding. Authorized Representative Remember to sign and date your application.
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Points to Consider When Completing the Application for Funding: ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY Any actions that improve the nonprofit’s effectiveness, in terms of organizational and financial stability, program quality, and growth enhance the nonprofit’s ability to have a positive impact on lives and communities. The nonprofit should have: ❖ Clear plans and internal policies to deliver the proposed services. ❖ Adequate staff dedicated to the project to deliver the proposed services. ❖ A formalized system for tracking annual performance outcomes. FINANCIAL CAPACITY Consider what percentage of the agency’s budget are contributed by grant funds in determining if projects can be sustained in the case of delayed reimbursements.
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REIMBURSABLE GRANTS JAG is a reimbursement grant: ❖ Funding is provided to grant subrecipients after expenses have been incurred by the
submitted for eligible projects. ❖ Since it is difficult to project when funds may be received from BJA, the applicant must clearly depict their financial capacity to fund program costs. PROGRAM AREAS ❖ Clearly define the organization’s program area. ❖ Ensure that the proposal narrative in the grant application corresponds to an eligible activity of the grant in which you are seeking funding for. LEVERAGING AND COLLABORATION Provide detail description that the organization has secured funding from other resources to use for the proposed activity.
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Phone: 770-528-1455 Email: Info@cobbcountycdbg.com Website: www.cobbcounty.org/cdbg