The Community Capacity Development Office at the U.S. Department of
Justice, through NeighborWorks America, is pleased to announce a special
training opportunity for both active and graduated Weed and Seed
Communities targeting youth leaders. Up to three sites will be selected
as hosts for a **Youth Development and Leadership Training**. If
interested in being considered as a host site, please read the
instructions carefully prior to submitting the application and ensure
all sections are completed.

NeighborWorks® America must receive your application by **January 30,
2009.** Please return the completed application **as an attachment** to
<weedandseed@nw.org>.  Although our preference is to receive
applications electronically, if you would prefer to fax it, please fax
to: 202-376-2168.

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| Mailing     | Weed and Seed Technical Assistance/Training Request    |
| Address:    | Application                                            |
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|             | NeighborWorks® America                                 |
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|             | **ATTN: Anthony Austin**                               |
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|             | 1325 G Street NW, Suite 800                            |
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|             | Washington, DC 20005                                   |
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| Fax number: | \(202\) 376-2168                                       |
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| Email       | <weedandseed@nw.org>                                   |
| address:    |                                                        |
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If you have questions in completing this application, please call or
email:

-   Anthony Austin, Project Director 202.220.6308 <aaustin@nw.org>

-   Alyson Parham, Project Consultant 708.935.8796
    <aparham09@sbcglobal.net>

-   Norena Henry, Program Specialist, CCDO, 202.305.616.3205
    <norena.henry@usdoj.gov>

**Applicants are responsible for ensuring that [all]{.underline} parts
of this application package are completed and returned by the deadline.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.**

# Section One: Site Contact Information (All items must be completed)

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  Name of Site/ID#                                      

  Site Director                                         
  Name (Last,                                           
  First, MI)                                            

  Office Mailing                                        
  Address                                               

                                                        

  Office Phone #:                     Office Fax #:     

  E-mail Address                                        

  Steering                                              
  Committee                                             
  Chairperson Name:                                     

  Contact Phone #:                    Contact Fax #:    

  E-mail Address                                        
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# Section Two -- Site Background Information (All items must be completed)

Has the site ever participated NeighborWorks America's Place-based
Training (training provided on site to area residents and other
community stakeholders):

Place-based Training Yes No If yes, what year?
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NeighborWorks Training Institutes (NTI): Yes No If yes, what year and
NTI? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Is there a NeighborWorks America organization serving your community?
Yes No Not Sure

What year was the site designated as a Weed and Seed Community?
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Is this a graduated site? Yes No

Which would best describe the WSC: Urban Rural Tribal

How many people [actively]{.underline} serve on the Steering Committee?
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Please indicate the various subcommittees that currently operate under
the Steering Committee:

1\.

2\.

3\.

4\.

# Section Three -- Areas of Technical Assistance/Training

CCDO recognizes many Weed and Seed Communities rarely have youth
representation serving on their Steering Committees. For some Steering
Committees, uncertainty regarding how to engage youth contributes to the
lack of representation. For others, the concern regarding the leadership
skills of youth affects the decision not to solicit youth involvement.
All agree successful implementation and *sustainability* of youth
initiatives typically incorporated in the Weed and Seed strategy
requires expanding the number of youth leaders in the community. The
Weed and Seed infrastructure provides the ideal framework for building
youth leadership capacity in providing youth with the tools and skills
to become visible and engaged in the planning and execution of the
overall strategy.

Building a base of youth leaders begins with creating a safe environment
to engage in productive learning and dialog about leadership skills,
community issues and the Weed and Seed framework. To assist sites across
the country in expanding the pool of youth leaders, CCDO has contracted
with NeighborWorks America to deliver an innovative, youth leadership
and development training. Three objectives to be achieved in conducting
this training include:

1.  Provide community youth with an understanding of what leadership
    means and how to assess their own leadership style, which also
    addressing some of the challenges associated with being a leader.

2.  Help community youth leaders understand the role of Weed and Seed,
    how it operates and its potential impact in the community.

3.  Help community youth leaders explore new ways to become engaged in
    Weed and Seed to promote positive change for other youth and their
    families living in the community.

Three sites will be selected to host a placed-based training. Youth
residing in the Weed and Seed designated area(s) will be identified to
participate in this highly-intensive, leadership development program. A
Weed and Seed site representative will be expected to work with
NeighborWorks America to confirm the date, location and other logistical
details to support this effort. Strong consideration will be given to
applications that reflect collaboration with more than one site.

In addition to the place-based training, CCDO and NeighborWorks America
will also offer a one-day, youth training session at the 2009 National
CCDO conference in July 2009. NeighborWorks America will also convene a
national youth leadership training as part of its Chicago Training
Institute in August 2009. Announcements regarding these opportunities
will be provided in early 2009. [Please note these additional training
opportunities will be open to all Weed and Seed Communities]{.underline}

**Youth Leadership Training (PBT) Hosting Requirements**

Unlike other place-based trainings, the youth leadership training
requires more coordination and logistical details, given the population
to be served and the overnight lodging requirements. Sites interested in
hosting the youth leadership training, must be committed to working with
NeighborWorks America representatives in coordinating the training
event. Site representatives must be willing to recommend a local
hotel/training facility to accommodate training and lodging needs. In
addition, site representatives must coordinate with local school
officials in the site to identify youth participants and secure the
necessary permission for youth to participate in the training. Lastly,
site representatives must identify up to 5 individuals (already cleared
through a background check) to serve as chaperones for the overnight
stay. [It will also be important that adult members of the Steering
Committee agree to participate in the ½ training on Friday and join the
youth in the closing session on Saturday afternoon]{.underline}.

**Eligible Participants**

The youth leadership training will focus on reaching community youth
between the ages of 16 -- 21. All youth participants must be in good
standing with their school and receive permission from school officials
and parents/legal guardians to attend the training.

**Maximum number of youth participants**

This training opportunity will reach out to a total of 35-40 youth. It
is important to stress all youth participants must [physically
live]{.underline} in the Weed and Seed site. To the extent practical,
all applicants are encouraged to coordinate with neighboring or regional
Weed and Seed sites.

**Steering Committee members training**

In addition to conducting a two-day training targeting youth, Neighbor
Works will also offer a half day training for adult leaders serving on
the Steering Committee. This training will focus on developing new
strategies for engaging youth to become more involved in Weed and Seed.

**Training Format and Schedule**

The youth leadership training begins on a Friday afternoon and concludes
on a Saturday afternoon. All youth participants will be required to
participate in an overnight, supervised stay at the training site. The
Friday training will begin at 1:00 p.m., continue through dinner, and
conclude with an evening session. On Saturday, the training will begin
at 9:30 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. The training for adult participants
will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. -- 4:30 p.m. Steering committee
members and other community adults will be encouraged to join the youth
for the closing session on Saturday afternoon.

**Training Venue**

In considering possible locations for the training, please consider
facilities that can easily accommodate the target number of
participants. Sufficient chairs and overall training space is important
as participants will be expected to move around in this highly
interactive session. A separate room will also be needed for the adult
session on Friday afternoon. Training venue will also need to
accommodate at least two LCD projectors and screens and multiple flip
charts. NeighborWorks America will be responsible for all equipment and
supplies.

Primary Contact Person

List the primary contact person who will work with NeighborWorks America
to coordinate the training.

Name
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Position
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Phone\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Email\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Training/Lodging Locations

Indicate the address of the proposed training location
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Indicate recommended lodging establishment
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**Preferred Training Date**

Place-based trainings may be scheduled beginning April 1 -- September
15, 2009. Note the following blackout dates:

-   May 4-8, 2009

-   July 13-16, 2009 CCDO conference  

-   Aug. 17-21, 2009

Indicate desired training date:
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Alternative training date:
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Will this training involve multiple sites? Yes No

If yes, please list the sites names and ID #s.
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# Section Four - Site Assessment (All sites must complete this section)

All sites requesting technical assistance/training must complete this
brief site assessment. CCDO recommends the Steering Committee assist the
Site Director in completing this assessment.

1.  In what year was the site designated as a Weed and Seed Community?
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

2.  Does your advisory board/Steering Committee (SC) currently include
    key decision-making representatives from the following categories?

> Nonprofit/community-based agencies Yes No
>
> Private sector Yes No
>
> Designated area residents Yes No
>
> Local government officials Yes No
>
> Law enforcement Yes No
>
> Crime prevention organizations Yes No
>
> Faith-Based organizations Yes No
>
> Others (List)
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

3.  How many of the Steering Committee members are residents?
    \_\_\_\_\_\_

4.  How often does your Steering Committee meet?

> Monthly
>
> Quarterly
>
> Twice per month
>
> Every other month
>
> Intermittently, as needed for business
>
> Other (specify)
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

5.  Does each Steering Committee member have a copy of your:

> Weed and Seed strategy Yes No
>
> Policies and Procedures Yes No
>
> Grant applications Yes No
>
> Budgets Yes No

6.  Does the Steering Committee have any youth members? Yes No

7.  If yes, how many youth? \_\_\_\_\_\_

8.  Do any youth serve on the subcommittees? Yes No

9.  If yes, how many youth \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

10. If yes, which subcommittees?

11. Please describe one Weed and Seed initiative that focuses on
    community youth.

12. How does this opportunity (Youth Development and Leadership
    Training) tie to, build on, or compliment your existing Weed and
    Seed Strategy's four elements: law enforcement, community policing,
    prevention/intervention/treatment, Neighborhood Restoration.

13. Were community youth involved in developing this initiative?

14. What are some of your major capacity-building priorities? (check up
    to three)

-   Clarifying roles and responsibilities among Steering Committee
    members

-   Hiring or managing your Site Director

-   Evaluating the impact of programs and services

-   Getting youth involved in leadership roles

-   Recruiting more residents to become involved with the Weed and Seed
    Strategy

-   Implementing a component of the strategy.

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-   Law Enforcement

-   Community Policing

-   Prevention, Intervention and Treatment

-   Neighborhood Restoration

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-   Developing a sustainability plan

-   Developing or maintaining collaborations

-   Strategic planning

-   Securing more funding for programs

-   Other
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