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OVW FY 2006 Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program Solicitation
LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE: Thursday, January 5, 2006 NEW - GRANTS.GOV REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, January 26, 2006
Department of Justice Response Center 1-800-421-6770 TTY 202-307-2277 Office on Violence Against Women www.usdoj.gov/ovw Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program www.ojp.usdoj.gov/fundopps.htm Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline 1-800-518-4726
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice. Created in 1995, OVW implements the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and subsequent legislation and provides national leadership against domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Since its inception, the Office has launched a multifaceted approach to responding to these crimes. By forging state, local and tribal partnerships among police, prosecutors, the judiciary, victim advocates, health care providers, faith leaders and others, OVW grants help provide victims with the protection and services they need to pursue safe and healthy lives while also enabling communities to hold offenders accountable.
About the Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program
The Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program (Supervised Visitation Program) provides an opportunity for communities to support the supervised visitation and safe exchange of children, by and between parents, in situations involving domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. Studies have shown that the risk of violence is often greater for victims of domestic violence and their children after separation from an abusive situation.1 Even after separation, batterers often use visitation and exchange of children as an opportunity to inflict additional emotional, physical, and/or psychological abuse on victims and their children. Visitation and exchange services provided through the Supervised Visitation Program should reflect a clear understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the impact of domestic violence on children, and the importance of holding offenders accountable for their actions.
By statute, grants under the Supervised Visitation Program may be awarded to states,2 Indian tribal governments, and units of local government that propose to enter into or expand the scope of existing contracts and cooperative agreements with public or private nonprofit entities to provide supervised visitation and safe visitation exchange of children by and between parents in situations involving domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. All applicants are required to enter into a collaborative working relationship with state or local courts and a faith and/or community-based nonprofit, nongovernmental domestic violence or sexual assault victim organization that represents the views and concerns of domestic violence and sexual assault victims. It is very important that you review this information carefully. Applications that are submitted by non-eligible entities will be screened out of the review process during an initial review process. 1 Jaffe, P.G., “Children of Domestic Violence: Special Challenges in Custody and Visitation Dispute
Resolution.” In J. Carter, C. Heisler, & M. Runner (Eds.), Domestic Violence and Children: Resolving Custody and Visitation Disputes, A National Judicial Curriculum (San Francisco: Family Violence Prevention Fund), pp. 22-30.
2 For the purposes of this grant program, a state is defined to include all states, the District of Columbia,
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
In FY 2006, OVW will accept applications for the Supervised Visitation Program from both current grantees and new applicants. Applicants may only apply for an implementation grant; no planning grants will be accepted in FY 2006. Grants may be awarded to assist applicants with the initial implementation of a supervised visitation center or to enhance and improve the services of an existing center. States are eligible to apply for multi-jurisdictional implementation funding. However, multi-jurisdictional and state initiatives must meet statutory and program requirements for each jurisdiction involved in the project. Funding to Faith-Based and Community Organizations Consistent with President George W. Bush's Executive Order 13279, dated December 12, 2002, and 28 C.F.R. Part 38, it is OVW policy that faith-based and community organizations that statutorily qualify as eligible applicants under OVW programs are invited and encouraged to apply for assistance awards to fund eligible grant activities. Faith-based and community organizations will be considered for awards on the same basis as any other eligible applicants and, if they receive assistance awards, will be treated on an equal basis with all other grantees in the administration of such awards. No eligible applicant or grantee will be discriminated for or against on the basis of its religious character or affiliation, religious name, or the religious composition of its board of directors or persons working in the organization. Faith-based organizations receiving OVW assistance awards retain their independence and do not lose or have to modify their religious identity (e.g., removing religious symbols) to receive assistance awards. OVW grant funds, however, may not be used to fund any inherently religious activity, such as prayer or worship. Inherently religious activity is permissible, although it cannot occur during an activity funded with OVW grant funds; rather, such religious activity must be separate in time or place from the OVW funded program. Further, participation in such activity by individuals receiving services must be voluntary. Programs funded by OVW are not permitted to discriminate in the provision of services on the basis of a beneficiary’s religion. Units of Local Government For the purposes of this Program, a unit of local government is any city, county, township, town, borough, parish, village, or other general-purpose political subdivision of a state; an Indian tribe that performs law enforcement functions as determined by the Secretary of the Interior; or, for the purpose of assistance eligibility, any agency of the District of Columbia government or the United States Government performing law enforcement functions in and for the District of Columbia or any Trust Territory of the United States. Local courts, police departments, pre-trial service agencies, district or city attorneys’ offices, sheriffs’ departments, probation and parole departments, shelters, nonprofit, nongovernmental victim services agencies, and universities are not considered units of local government for the purposes of this grant program. These agencies or organizations may administer grant funds and assume responsibility for the development and implementation of the project, but they may not apply directly to the OVW for funding support.
Indian Tribes For the purposes of this Program, Indian tribe is defined as any tribe, band, nation, or other organized community, including an Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation (as defined in or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. §1601 et seq.), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians (25 U.S.C. § 450b (e)). Any applicant representing a consortium of tribal governments and/or organizations must submit a resolution from the constituent tribal governments and/or organizations supporting the application.
The ability of OVW to make awards under the Supervised Visitation Program in Fiscal Year 2006 is contingent upon Congressional appropriation of funds for that purpose. Award Period The award period for these grants will be 24 months. Budgets must reflect 24 months of project activity. Award Amounts Applicants should carefully consider the resources needed to successfully implement the proposed project and present a realistic budget that accurately reflects project costs. Applicants for the Supervised Visitation Program may apply for up to $350,000 for Tribal and local implementation projects and $750,000 for multi-jurisdictional and state implementation projects.
All applicants who intend to apply for FY 2006 funding under this program are strongly encouraged to submit a non-binding letter of intent, (please see Appendix E), to OVW by January 5, 2006. You may fax the letter to OVW at 202-514-5818. OVW will use these letters to forecast the number of peer review panels needed to review competitive applications.
Please note that final applications are due by 5:30 pm (EST) Thursday, January 26, 2006 and will be accepted through Grants.gov, an e-Government initiative that is included in the President’s Management Agenda and through submission of a hard copy original. Please note that Grants.gov is not the Grants Management System (GMS) through which OVW applicants have submitted applications in previous years. Applicants should register with Grants.gov Tuesday, January 10, 2006. First-time registering can take several weeks. You will be unable to submit your application if you do not first register. In addition, applicants must send via overnight delivery a complete hard-copy original of the application, postmarked by Thursday, January 26, 2006 to: OVW c/o Aspen Systems Corporation. 5
We strongly recommend that you use a trackable shipping method that will allow you to confirm the delivery of your application. Applications should retain proof of timely submission. Please refer to the “How to Apply” section on pages 18 - 20 of this solicitation for further instructions.
The scope of the Supervised Visitation Program is defined by the following statutory considerations and minimum requirements. Applicants must address these considerations and requirements in the Project Narrative section of the application. Grant funds may be used for, but are not limited to, the following activities: • Establishing supervised visitation and safe exchange services to meet a demonstrated need; • Strengthening existing program operations; • Expanding center services; • Establishing statewide training and technical assistance projects; • Increasing center staff; • Enhancing security; and • Developing training for staff and volunteers. Statutory Considerations The following statutory considerations will be taken into account when awarding grants: • The number of families to be served by the proposed visitation programs and services; • The extent to which the proposed supervised visitation programs and services serve underserved populations;3 • The extent to which the applicant demonstrates cooperation and collaboration with non-profit, nongovernmental entities in the local community served, including the state or tribal domestic violence coalition, state or tribal sexual assault coalition, faith-and/or community-based shelters, and programs for domestic violence and sexual assault victims; and • The extent to which the application demonstrates coordination and collaboration with state and local court systems, including mechanisms for communication and referral. Minimum Requirements By statute, all applicants for the Supervised Visitation Program must: • Demonstrate expertise in the area of family violence, including the areas of domestic violence or sexual assault, as appropriate; 3 The term “underserved populations”, as defined in section 2008 of Title I of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796gg-2), includes populations underserved because of geographic location (such as rural isolation), underserved racial and ethnic populations, populations underserved because of special needs (such as language barriers, disabilities, alienage status, or age), and any other population determined to be underserved by the state planning process in consultation with the Attorney General.
Ensure that any fees charged to individuals for use of programs and services are based on the income of those individuals, unless otherwise provided by court order; Demonstrate that adequate security measures, including adequate facilities, procedures, and personnel capable of preventing violence, are in place for the operation of supervised visitation programs and services or safe visitation exchange; and Prescribe standards by which supervised visitation or safe visitation exchange will occur.
Activities That May Compromise Victim Safety Ensuring victim safety is the guiding principle underlying this Program. Experience has shown that certain practices may compromise victim safety rather than enhance it. Certain responses by the authorities may have the effect of minimizing or trivializing the offender’s criminal behavior. Accordingly, consistent with the goals of ensuring victim safety while holding perpetrators accountable for their criminal conduct, applicants are strongly discouraged from proposing projects that include any activities that may compromise victim safety such as the following: • • • • Mediation, alternative dispute resolution, or family counseling as a response to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; Offering perpetrators the option of entering pre-trial diversion programs; Batterer intervention programs that do not use the coercive power of the criminal justice system to hold batterers accountable for their behaviors; and Provision of services on the condition that victims seek protection orders, counseling, or some other course of action with which they disagree.
All applications will be subject to internal review by OVW staff and peer review and will be scored according to the criteria set forth in this solicitation. If the application fails to meet the criteria listed below for the initial internal review, the application will not receive further consideration. If applications that are partially beyond the scope of the program are sent to peer review, only those sections of the application that are within scope will be reviewed. Criteria for the initial internal review follow: • • • • • Whether the application is complete; Whether the proposed activities are within the scope of the program (see page 6); Whether all statutory eligibility criteria are met (see page 6); Whether the application proposes significant activities that may compromise victim safety (see page 7); and Whether the proposed budget is within the established limits (see page 5).
In addition, applications for continuation funding will be reviewed for prior compliance with Program and Office requirements and the status of current grant-funded activities. (See page 10 for further details on criteria for this review.) 7
OVW will establish panels of experts and practitioners to review applications. Tribal applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts on supervised visitation, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and stalking in the Native American Community. Each panel will review the information provided in the application against the selection criteria for the program. Following peer review, a second internal review will consider the geographic distribution of the applications for a national and statewide perspective, the ratio of population to services, the existence of underserved communities, and the type of projects already funded within an applicant’s state or community. The total points possible for an application are 100 (65 points for Narrative, 15 points for Budget, and 20 points for the MOU). Applications with the highest composite scores will be considered for funding.
Applicants must complete each of the following sections as part of their proposals. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is complete. OVW will remove the application from consideration prior to peer review if the application is incomplete. For each section listed below, please note the corresponding maximum point value that may be assigned during the review process. The proposal should follow the order below for easy reading. Please be sure to number each page of the application. Peer reviewers will not receive materials submitted beyond those required by this solicitation. Applications must use the following page format requirements: • Double spaced (except for the Summary Data Sheet and Abstract, which should be single spaced) • 8 ½ x 11 inch paper
Peer reviewers will not review applications exceeding the page limits, or their equivalent. The following will be submitted online through Grants.gov. (Please refer to Appendix A, the Step-by-Step Guide to Grants.gov.) DUNS Number A Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number must be included in every application for a new award or renewal of an award. The DUNS number will be entered into Grants.gov by the applicant. An application will not be considered complete until a valid DUNS number is provided by the applicant. The number should be nine digits. Individual persons who receive a grant or cooperative agreement from the Federal government are exempt from this requirement. 8
Applicants can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS Number request line at 1-800-333-0505. If you have any questions about the DUNS number requirement, please contact the Office of the Comptroller’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-458-0786. Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) The SF-424 will be filled out online through Grants.gov. However, it should also be printed out and included in the hard copy that is submitted. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this program is 16.527 (block 10). Please be sure that the amount requested matches the amount in the submitted budget. Applicants must ensure that the information for the authorizing official and alternate contact is filled out correctly. The authorizing official is the individual authorized to accept grant funds on behalf of the jurisdiction or non-governmental private entity applying. If the individual applying online is not the authorizing official, that individual must list the authorizing official’s name and contact information where appropriate. Standard Assurances and Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Form 4061/6) Review the assurances and certification forms. Agreement to these assurances and certifications will be assumed upon receipt of an application received through Grants.gov. NOTE: If the authorizing official is not the individual submitting the application via Grants.gov, be sure the correct authorizing official information has been entered. The following will be submitted as attachments in Grants.gov. Please save your attachments with names that indicate the substance of the attachment. (e.g., save your program narrative as “Program Narrative.”) Summary Data Sheet (Not to exceed one page) The summary data sheet should include the following information: • Legal Name of the applicant; • Contact information, including an email address for the project director or primary person to be contacted on matters involving the application; and • Name, address, phone number, and fax number for the visitation center(s) involved in the project. Abstract/Proposal Summary (Not to exceed one page) A project abstract, when read separately from the rest of the application, is meant to serve as a succinct and accurate description of the proposed project and should concisely describe the project goals and objectives. Abstracts will be reviewed by the peer review panels according to the following criteria: • Concise description of the project • Accuracy in summarizing the Project Narrative Status of the Current Project (Not to exceed five pages): 9
Applicants for continuation funding only. This section will be used for internal review only. The application may receive a deduction in points based on not meeting the criteria listed below. This section should be provided on a separate page as it is a separate section from the program narrative and does not count toward the page limits of the narrative. This section should be as clear and succinct as possible. State what has been accomplished with previous funding under the Supervised Visitation Program, including the following: • • • A description of the goals and objectives from the prior grant period and a brief discussion of the status of the existing project: The status of any project products; and Any unanticipated obstacles to project implementation.
Additionally, current projects will be rated by OVW using the following criteria: • Whether progress reports submitted by the applicant, in conjunction with monitoring conducted by OVW, demonstrate the effectiveness of the current project, indicating progress toward meeting project goals and objectives, and demonstrate that the current project has progressed in a timely manner as outlined in the original proposal; Whether the grantee has demonstrated that past activities supported with the Supervised Visitation Program funds have been limited to program Purpose Areas; Whether the grantee has complied with all special conditions of its existing grant award from the Department of Justice; Whether the grantee has adhered to programmatic and financial reporting requirements; Whether the grantee has demonstrated a commitment to sustaining the project after federal funds are no longer available; Whether the grantee appropriately utilized and actively participated in OVWsponsored workshops and other technical assistance events as required by a special condition of the current award; Whether the grantee has received financial clearances on all current grants from DOJ; Whether the grantee has complied with the Office of Management and Budget audit requirement; Whether there is an excess of funding remaining in the current award; and Describe how the proposed project complements the State’s STOP Violence Against Women Implementation Plan and Byrne Formula Grant Statewide Strategy.
Project Narrative (not to exceed 20 pages): The narrative should include the following (totaling 65 points). (Refer to Statutory Considerations on Page 6):
This section should briefly: • Describe the problem to be addressed and how funding would alleviate it; • Identify the target population and state how the target population would benefit from the proposed project (please use current demographic information of the service area in order to be as specific and detailed as possible when describing the population to be served); •Describe current services and gaps; and • Describe the community's service area in which the project would be implemented, including location, population, and demographic information.
What Will be Done: 20 points
Grant applicants should submit a statement describing how the proposed collaborative project would assist the jurisdiction in addressing the identified need. Applicants should also provide detailed information on the project goals and objectives, mechanisms for referral, a description of the specific tasks and activities of each collaborative partner, and include a timeline that identifies when the project activities will be accomplished. In addition, applications, if applicable, must include a description of services currently offered by the existing program and how these services will be enhanced by the proposed collaborative project.
Program Specifications: 20 points
Applicants should submit a detailed description of the proposed visitation and exchange center(s). This description should include information on the following program specifications: • • • • • • • • • • • • • The purpose of the visitation center and how it reflects an understanding of the impact of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and stalking on families; Scope of proposed visitation and exchange services; Types of families to be served by the project; Hours of operation; Program Security; Record keeping and confidentiality; Referral process; Intake procedures; Fee protocols; Proposed level of staffing; Job descriptions and resumes for key staff (this information should be appended to the application); Training requirements for staff and volunteers; and Compositions and role of existing or proposed advisory committee (see description of required Consulting Committee on page 16).
In addition to the above criteria, this section will also be rated on the following:
The extent to which the application clearly demonstrates continued development and/or implementation of a program to increase supervised visitation and exchange options for families with a history of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; The extent to which the application addresses the minimum requirements of the Supervised Visitation Program; The extent to which the application clearly describes the community to be served, including the diverse, traditionally underserved populations of victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; The extent to which the proposed project activities reflect sound development and thoughtful innovation; and The extent to which the development and implementation strategy; the organization and staff capability; the project components; and the general timeline are clearly described.
Applicants are required to coordinate with state or local courts and nonprofit, nongovernmental domestic violence and/or sexual assault victim service programs. Applicants must identify the local court and faith- and/or community-based victim services program(s) partnering on the proposed project and all other project partners, and specify their respective roles and responsibilities.
As this is a competitive, discretionary program, there is no guarantee of continuation funding. Applicants are required to include a plan describing their commitment and capacity to continue the project if Federal funding through the Supervised Visitation Program were no longer available. The plan will be evaluated on whether it proposes feasible strategies to preserve project activities long-term. Continuation or supplemental funding is not guaranteed and applicants are always encouraged to seek additional means of support to sustain their current projects. Budget Detail Worksheet and Narrative: 15 Points Each application must include a detailed budget and budget narrative for the project. The budget must be complete, reasonable, and cost-effective in relation to the proposed project. The budget should provide the basis for the computation of all project-related costs. It should cover the cost of all components of the project. There must be a clear link between the proposed activities and the proposed budget items. The budget should include only those activities, products, and resources that are necessary for project implementation and discussed in the project narrative. In developing the budget, applicants should fairly compensate all project partners for their participation in any project-related activities, including but not limited to compensation for time and travel expenses to attend or provide project development, training, and implementation. The budget must include compensation for all services rendered by project partners, including nonprofit, nongovernmental domestic violence and/or sexual assault victim services programs and state and tribal domestic violence and/or sexual assault coalitions. 12
The following award limits are firm and apply even to applications for supplemental funding. Under no circumstances should the proposed budget exceed the following limits:
Tribal Implementation Projects Local Implementation Multi-Jurisdictional and State Implementation Projects $350,000 $350,000 $750,000
The following is a short list of budget guidelines: • Applicants are strongly discouraged from requesting consultant rates in excess of $450 per day because they require prior approval from the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women. Applicants may not allocate any funds for building renovations. This includes such seemingly minor activities as painting or carpeting. A contribution of non-Federal dollars (“match”) is not required for this program, but applicants are encouraged to maximize the impact of Federal dollars by contributing to the costs of their projects. Supplemental contributions may be cash, in-kind services, or a combination of both. Any non-Federal contributions can be discussed in the project narrative; however, these supplemental contributions should not be included in the budget or budget narrative. Access to current research and practice on violence against women through training and technical assistance can reduce staff burnout, improve project performance, and impact project sustainability. Therefore, OVW offers a wide range of training and technical assistance opportunities to all of its grantees. These offerings are specifically designed to assist grantees in meeting their goals and objectives and in complying with all relevant statutory and programmatic requirements. All applicants are required to allocate funds in the amount of $20,000 for local and tribal projects, and $30,000 for multi-jurisdictional and state projects, to support travel costs associated with technical assistance and capacity-building activities sponsored by 13
OVW-designated technical assistance providers. Applications selected for funding that do not include the entire recommended amount will not receive additional funds for this purpose, but will be required to adjust their budgets to cover these costs prior to final approval of the proposal. This required amount must be included in the “travel” category. Please provide an estimated breakdown for this amount (include the number of trips, number of travelers, airfare or mileage, lodging, per diem, etc.). These funds are to be used only for OVW-designated technical assistance unless otherwise approved by OVW. Any training and TA funds not used by the end of the grant period may not be reprogrammed and must be returned to OVW. Travel funds should be used to support travel by all partners, including nonprofit, nongovernmental victim services providers. • Applicants are also encouraged to include funds in their budgets to attend Financial Management Training Seminars sponsored by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of the Comptroller. These seminars instruct participants in the financial administration of OJP and OVW formula and discretionary grant programs. A schedule listing the financial training seminars is available at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/oc/fmts.htm.
A Sample Budget Detail Worksheet is included in Appendix C of this solicitation. The budget and budget narrative should be submitted online as one attachment. When preparing these items, please use the Budget Detail Worksheet as a guide and be sure to include all necessary budget categories. The budget should clearly describe the proposed amounts and uses of grant funds for the duration of the grant period and how the amounts of the specific budget items were determined. The following must be included in your hard copy. If you have electronic signed copies, they also may be included as attachments on grants.gov. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): 20 points Each application must include, as an attachment, a current (i.e., signed and dated in calendar year 2005) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) developed and signed by the chief executive officer(s) and/or director(s) of all relevant agencies participating in project development or implementation, (e.g., the visitation center, the courts, law enforcement, prosecutors, and probation); nonprofit, nongovernmental domestic violence victim organizations, including faith-based and/or community organizations that represent the views and concerns of domestic violence victims; and other community agencies or organizations that will collaborate to implement the proposed project. Please refer to Appendix B for a sample MOU. The MOU should be a single document that includes signatures and dates from all partners. The MOU must do the following: • Identify the partners and provide a brief history of collaborative relationship among those partners, including when and under what circumstances the relationship began and when each partner entered into the relationship;
Identify the representatives of the planning and development team who will be responsible for developing and implementing project activities and describe how the team members will work together and with project staff; Demonstrate a commitment on the part of all project partners to work together to achieve stated project goals; Indicate approval of the proposed project budget by all signing parties; and Describe the resources each partner would contribute to the project, either through time, in-kind contributions, or grant funds (e.g., office space, project staff, and training).
All applicants are required to enter into formal collaborations with state or local courts and a nonprofit, non-governmental organization serving victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Faith-and/or Community-based domestic violence victims and/or advocates must be involved in the development and implementation of the proposed project. Applicants must demonstrate that they have consulted and coordinated in a meaningful way with faith- and/or community-based nonprofit, non-governmental domestic violence, and/or sexual assault victim services program. The faith- and/or community-based non-profit, non-governmental domestic violence and/or sexual assault victim services program should meet all of the following criteria: • • • Provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking as one of their primary purposes; Reflect an understanding that the violence perpetrated against victims is grounded in an abuse of power by offenders, reinforced through intimidation and coercion; Address a demonstrated need in their communities by providing services that promote the integrity and self-sufficiency of victims, improve their access to resources, and create options for victims seeking safety from perpetrator violence; and Do not engage in activities that compromise victim safety.
Letters of support may not be submitted in lieu of the MOU. Letter of Nonsupplanting Applicants must submit a letter to OVW’s Director, Diane M. Stuart, certifying that Federal funds will not be used to supplant State or local funds should a grant award be made. Please refer to Appendix D for a sample letter. Indirect Cost Rate Agreement If your organization is requesting indirect costs for this project, please include a copy of your current federally approved signed indirect cost rate agreement. If you need additional information on this requirement, please go to http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/FinGuide/part3chap17.htm.
Technical Assistance Grant recipients are required to work collaboratively with staff from OVW and OVWdesignated technical assistance contractors. Grant recipients will be asked to identify advocates from local domestic violence victim service programs, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and other representatives from the community to participate in technical assistance events. Participation in technical assistance events will often involve out-of-state travel, therefore applicants are required to include funds in the project budget to support travel cost associated with these activities. Consulting Committee Visitation programs that serve families with a history of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and stalking should develop formal affiliations with organizations that will be available to provide services and consultation to the programs in their work with children and parents. Applicants must establish a consulting committee, which includes experts in the following fields: child abuse and neglect, mental health, substance abuse, counseling, batterers’ intervention, law enforcement, child protection services, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. In addition, grantees serving underserved and diverse communities should include experts knowledgeable on domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and/or stalking within these communities on the consulting committee. Performance Measurement There are three statutory requirements that require OVW grantees to collect and maintain data that measure the effectiveness of the funded projects. First, the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) requires agencies to report on the results of government programs and activities. Second, the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (VAWA 2000) mandates that all OVW grant recipients report on the effectiveness of their programs. Third, VAWA 2000 requires the Attorney General to report annually to Congress on services funded by the Supervised Visitation Program and other related matters. To address these statutory requirements, grantees must complete a Supervised Visitation Program Semi-Annual Progress Report that requests specific data on grant activities including: • • • • • • • • • The number of supervised visitation and exchange centers supported by the program; The number of supervised visits between parents and children; The number of individuals served by visitation and exchange programs; The number of supervised exchanges between parents and children; The number of individuals denied services by visitation and exchange programs; The number of underserved individuals served by visitation and exchange programs; The number of underserved individuals denied services by visitation and exchange programs; The number of parental abduction cases in a judicial district served by visitation and exchange programs; The type of problems that underlie the need for supervised visitation and exchange; 16
Safety and security problems that occur during supervised visitation; The number of visitations and exchanges ordered by civil, criminal, juvenile, or family courts; and The process by which children or abused partners are protected during visitation and exchanges.
Reporting Requirements Grantees will be required to submit quarterly Financial Status Reports and semi-annual Progress Reports. In addition, grant recipients who expend $500,000 or more in Federal funds during their fiscal year are required to submit a single organization-wide audit. Additional information on these reporting requirements will be provided to successful applicants in the award package. Suspension or Termination of Funding OVW may suspend funding in whole or in part, terminate funding, or impose another sanction on a recipient who has failed to comply substantially with the following: • • • • • The requirements of VAWA and statutory objectives of the Supervised Visitation Program; Timely submission of quarterly Financial Status Reports; Timely submission of semi-annual Progress Reports; The regulations and/or guidelines issued for the Supervised Visitation Program and any other regulations applicable to OVW grantees; or The application submitted in accordance with the provisions of VAWA or any other applicable Federal Act.
OVW will provide reasonable notice of its intent to impose sanctions and will attempt informally to resolve the problem. Hearing and appeal procedures will follow those in the Department of Justice regulations at 28 CFR Part 18. References to the Office of Justice Programs and its components are deemed to refer to the Office on Violence Against Women. The responsible agency official, as defined by 28 CFR § 18.3(h), is the Director, Office on Violence Against Women. Single Point of Contact Review Executive Order 12372 requires applicants from State and local units of government or other organizations providing services within a State to submit a copy of the application to the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) if one exists, and if this program has been selected for review of the State. Applicants must contact the State SPOC to determine if the program has been selected for State review. The date that the application was sent to the SPOC or the reason such submission is not required should be indicated on the Form SF-424. The list of SPOCs can be found at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html. Civil Rights Compliance All recipients of Federal grant funds are required to comply with nondiscrimination requirements contained in various Federal laws. In the event that a court or administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or age against a recipient of funds after a due 17
process hearing, the recipient must agree to forward a copy of the finding to the Office for Civil Rights of OJP. All applicants should consult the Assurances required with the application funds to understand the applicable legal and administrative requirements. Services to Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) Persons: National origin discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, recipients are required to take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to their programs. Meaningful access may entail providing language assistance services, including interpretation and translation services, where necessary. Grantees are encouraged to consider the need for language services for LEP persons served or encountered both in developing their proposals and budgets and in conducting their programs and activities. Reasonable costs associated with providing meaningful access for LEP individuals are considered allowable program costs. The U.S. Department of Justice has issued guidance for grantees to assist them in complying with Title VI requirements. The guidance document can be accessed on the Internet at www.lep.gov or by contacting the OJP’s Office for Civil Rights at (202) 307-0690, or by writing to the following address: Office for Civil Rights Office of Justice Programs U.S. Department of Justice 810 7th Street, N.W., 8th Floor Washington, DC 20531 Anti-Lobbying Act In 2002, the Anti-Lobbying Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1913, was amended to expand significantly the restriction on use of appropriated funding for lobbying. This expansion also makes the anti-lobbying restrictions enforceable via large civil penalties, with civil fines between $10,000 and $100,000 per each individual occurrence of lobbying activity. These restrictions are in addition to the anti-lobbying and lobbying disclosure restrictions imposed by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. All applicants must understand that no federallyappropriated funding made available under this grant program may be used, either directly or indirectly, to support the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation, or policy, at any level of government, without the express approval of OVW. Any violation of this prohibition is subject to a minimum $10,000 fine for each occurrence. This prohibition applies to all activity, even if currently allowed within the parameters of the existing OMB circulars.
Applicants must submit a fully executed application to OVW via overnight delivery, including all required supporting documentation. Applications will not be accepted via facsimile. Although most parts of the application need to be submitted through grants.gov as well as in hard copy form, it is the hard copy that will be reviewed. Applications submitted via Grants.gov must be in the following word processing formats: Microsoft Word (.doc), PDF files, (.pdf) or Text Documents (.txt). (Please refer to Appendix A, the Step-by-Step Guide to Grants.gov.) 18
A complete application should include the following: • • • • • • • The SF-424; Standard Assurances and Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug Free Workplace Requirements; The project abstract, project narrative, and for continuation applicants, the status of the project; The budget, budget summary, and budget narrative; Letter of nonsupplanting; An MOU; and A current Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)
The following documents must also be submitted via Grants.gov: • • • • The SF-424; Standard Assurances and Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters, and Drug Free Workplace Requirements; The project abstract, project narrative, and for continuation applicants, the status of the project; and The budget, budget summary, and budget narrative.
Note: The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for the Supervised Visitation Program is 16.527. Detailed instructions on how to use the Grants.gov system to submit your application online are available at OVW’s web page, www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo. Also, a toll-free telephone number has been established for you to receive technical assistance as you work through the online application process, 1-800-518-4726. To help expedite the peer review process, applicants must send via overnight delivery a complete hard-copy original of the application, postmarked by January 26, 2006 to: The Office on Violence Against Women c/o Aspen Systems Corporation OVW Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program Mail Stop 2K 2277 Research Boulevard Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 519-5000 For overnight delivery services, please provide the following telephone number: 301519-5535. We strongly recommend that you use a trackable shipping method that will allow you to confirm the delivery of your application. Applications should retain proof of timely submission. Private metered postmarks and non-dated mail receipts from the U.S. Postal Service are not acceptable. 19
A complete application must include the following: • SF 424
Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug Free Workplace Requirements; • The project abstract, project narrative, and for continuation applicants, the status of the project; • The budget, budget summary, and budget narrative.
• Letter of nonsupplanting • An MOU • A current Indirect Cost Rate Agreement
Applicants that fail to submit the required hard copy original will not be considered for funding. Application Due Date Application must be electronically received by the close of business (5:30 p.m. EST) on Thursday, January 26, 2006. The application attachments (e.g., MOU, Letter of NonSupplanting, etc) must be included in the hard copy original. The hard copy original must be sent to OVW c/o Aspen Systems Corporation at the address provided above via overnight delivery not later than Thursday, January 26, 2006. Applicants should retain proof of timely submission. We recommend that you register through Grants.gov at least three weeks before the application due date, or no later than Tuesday, January 10, 2006. All applicants must receive confirmation of eligibility that they are eligible to submit an application through Grants.gov prior to completing the application submission process. For additional information, please contact the Office on Violence Against Women at (202) 307-6026 and reference Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program
Step-by-Step Guide to OJP’s Grants Management System
1OJP is participating in the e-Government initiative, one of 25 initiatives included in the President’s Management Agenda. Grants.gov, part of this initiative, is a “storefront” that provides a unified process for all customers of federal grants to find funding opportunities and apply for funding. This fiscal year, OJP is requiring that all discretionary, competitive grant programs be administered through Grants.gov. Application attachments submitted via Grants.gov must be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word (*.doc), PDF (*.pdf), or text (*.txt). If you experience difficulties at any point during this process, please call the Grants.gov customer support hotline at 1–800–518–4726. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for this solicitation is 16.527, titled “Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program.”
Credential Provider: Once you have entered the registration process, you must register with the credential provider, to safeguard the security of your electronic information. You must have your agency’s or individual DUNS + 4 digit number to complete this process. Now, click on “Step 1. Register with a Credential Provider.” Enter your DUNS number and click “Register.” Once you have entered the required information, click the “Submit” button.
If you should need help with this process, please contact the Credential Provider Customer Service at 1–800–386–6820. It can take up to 24 hours for your credential provider information to synchronize with Grants.gov. Attempting to register with Grants.gov before the synchronization is complete may be unsuccessful.
Note: Individuals do not need to continue to the “Organizational Approval” step below. Organization Approval: • Prior to submitting a grant application package, you must receive approval to submit on behalf of your organization. This requirement prevents individuals from submitting grant application packages without permission. A notice is automatically sent to your organization’s e-Business POC. Then, your e-Business POC approves your request to become an AOR. You may go to www.ccr.gov to search for your organization and retrieve your e-Business POC contact information.
Once organization approval is complete, you will be able to submit an application and track its status. 24
Scroll down and click on the link to download the PureEdge Viewer (www.grants.gov/PEViewer/ICSViewer602_grants.exe). You will be prompted to save the application. Click the “Save” button and the “Save As” window opens. Select the location where you would like to save PureEdge Viewer and click the “Save” button. A window appears to show the progress of the download. When the downloading is complete, click to close the dialog box. To install the PureEdge Viewer, locate the file on your computer and click to open it. When you are prompted to run the file, click “RUN.” Click “Yes” to the prompt to continue with the installation. The ICS InstallShield Wizard extracts the necessary files and takes you to the “Welcome” page. Click “Next” to continue. Read the license agreement and click “Yes” to accept the agreement and continue the installation process. This takes you to the “Customer Information” screen. Enter a User Name and a Company Name in the designated fields and click “Next.” The “Choose Destination Location” window prompts you to select the folder in which PureEdge Viewer will be installed. To save the program in the default folder, click “Next.” To select a different folder, click “Browse.” Select the folder in which you would like to save the program, click on “OK,” then click “Next.” The next window prompts you to select a program folder. To save program icons in the default folder, click “Next.” To select a different program folder, type a new folder name or select one from the list of existing folders, then click “Next.” Installation will begin. When installation is complete, the “InstallShield Wizard Complete” screen will appear. Click “Finish.” This will launch the “ICS Viewer Help Information” window. Review the information and close the window.
Once you have downloaded the PureEdge Viewer, you may download and view this application package and solicitation instructions. From the Grants.gov home page, select the “Apply for Grants” tab at the top of the screen. Click “Apply Step 1: Download a Grant Application Package and Application Instructions.” Enter either the CFDA number for this announcement, 16.527, or this solicitation’s Funding Opportunity Number, 16.527. Then click “Download Package.” This will take you to the “Selected Grants Application for Download” results page. To download an application package and its instructions, click the corresponding download link below the “Instructions and Application” column. Once you select a grant application, you will be taken to a “Download Opportunity Instructions and Application” screen to confirm that you are downloading the correct application. If you would like to be notified of any changes to this funding opportunity, enter your e-mail address in the corresponding field, then click the “Submit” button. After verifying that you have downloaded the correct opportunity information, click the “Download Application Instructions” button. This will open a PDF of this grant solicitation. You may print the solicitation or save it to your computer by clicking either the print icon at the top tool bar or the “File” button on the top tool bar. If you choose to save the file, click on “Save As” and save to the location of your choice. Click the “Back” Navigation button to return to the “Download Opportunity Instructions and Application” page. Click the “Download Application Package” button. The application package will open in the PureEdge Viewer. Click the “Save” button to save the package on your computer. Because the form is not yet complete, you will see a prompt that one or more fields may be invalid. You will complete these fields in step 4, but for now, select “Yes” to continue. After you click “Yes,” the “Save Form” window will open. Save the application package to your desktop until after submission. Select a name and enter it in the “Application Filing Name” field. Once you have submitted the application through Grants.gov, you may then move your completed application package to the file location of your choice. Click the “Save” button. If you choose, you may now close your Internet browser and complete your application package offline by double clicking the icon on your desktop. You do not have to be connected to the Internet to complete the application package in step 4 below.
Locate the application package you saved on your computer. When you open the package, it will be in PureEdge Viewer. You may save your application at any time by clicking on the “Save” button at the top of the screen. Enter a name for your application package in the “Application Filing Name” field. This can be a name of your choice.
Open and complete all the mandatory and optional forms or documents. To complete a form, click to select the form, and then click the “Open” button. When you open a required form, the mandatory fields will be highlighted in yellow. If you enter incomplete information in a mandatory field, you will receive an error message or the field will turn red, indicating a change needs to be made.
Mandatory forms include the (1) Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424); (2) Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF424B); and (3) Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL). These forms can also be viewed at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/forms.htm. Other Mandatory forms are the (1) Project Narrative Attachment Form; (2) Budget Narrative Attachment Form; and (3) Other Attachments Form. Optional forms required for this solicitation include the Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicant. When you have completed a form or document, click the “Close Form” button at the top of the page. Your information will automatically be saved. Next, click to select the document in the left box entitled “Mandatory Documents.” Click the “=>” button to move the form or document to the “Mandatory Completed Documents for Submission” box to the right. Some mandatory documents will require you to upload files from your computer. To attach a document, select the corresponding form and click “Open.” Click the “Add Mandatory Attachment” button to the left. The “Attach File” box will open. Browse your computer to find where your file is located and click “Open.” The name of that file will appear in the yellow field. Once this is complete, if you would like to attach additional files, click on the “Add Optional Attachment” button below the “Add Mandatory Attachment” button. An “Attachments” window will open. Click the “Attach” button. Locate the file on your computer that you would like to attach and click the “Open” button. You will return to the “Attach” window. Continue this process until you have attached all the necessary documents. You may attach as many documents as necessary. Once you have finished, click the “Done” button. The box next to the “Attach at Least One Optional Other Attachment” will now appear as checked.
When you are ready to submit your final application package, the “Submit” button at the top of your screen will be enabled. This button will not be activated unless all mandatory data fields have been completed. When you are ready to submit your application, click on “Submit.” This will take you to a “Summary” screen. If your “Submit” button is not activated, then click the “Check Package for Errors” button at the top of the “Grant Application Package” screen. PureEdge Viewer will start with the first form and scan all the yellow fields to make sure they are complete. The program will prompt you to fix one error at a time as it goes through the scan. Once there are no more errors, the system will allow you to submit your application to Grants.gov. Review the application summary. If you wish to make changes at this time, click “Exit Application” to return to the application package, where you can make changes to the forms. To submit the application, click the “Sign and Submit Application” button. This will take you to a “Login” screen where you will need to enter the user name and password that you used to register with Grants.gov in “Step 1: Registering.” Enter your user name and password in the corresponding fields and click “Login.” Once authentication is complete, your application will be submitted. Print this confirmation screen for your records. You will receive an e-mail message to confirm that the application has been successfully uploaded into Grants.gov. The confirmation e-mail will give you a Grants.gov tracking number, which you will need to track the status of your application. The confirmation e-mail will go to the e-Business POC; therefore, if you are submitting on behalf of someone else, be sure the eBusiness POC is aware of the submission and that a confirmation e-mail will be sent. When finished, click the “Close” button.
1. Validated: This means your application has been scanned for errors. If no errors were found, it
validates that your application has successfully been submitted to Grants.gov and is ready for the agency to download your application.
3. Agency Tracking Number Assigned: This means our GMS did not find any errors with your
package and successfully downloaded your application into our system.
4. Rejected With Errors: This means your application was either rejected by Grants.gov or GMS
due to errors. You will receive an e-mail from Grants.gov customer support, providing details of the results and the next steps required. Most applications are rejected because: (1) a virus was detected; (2) you are using a user name and password that has not yet been authorized by the organization’s e-Business POC; or (3) the DUNS number you entered on the SF-424 form does not match the DUNS number that was registered in the CCR for this organization.
The County of ____________ is the lead Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program applicant, and supports the Local Supervised Visitation Center (LSVC). The County of __________ enters into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Community Domestic Violence Agency (CDVA), LSVC and the local court system. I. History of Relationship The Local Supervised Visitation Center began collaborating with the Community Domestic Violence Agency in 1999. The LSVC and CDVA Directors met regularly to discuss the provision of visitation services to victims of domestic violence. Throughout this relationship, CDVA provided training for LSVC staff and volunteers in the following areas: recognizing signs of domestic violence; methods and strategies for working with victims of domestic violence; and, domestic violence=s potential impacts on children and the battered person. LSVC accepts referrals from CDVA and the local court system for women in need of supervised visitation services. Additionally, the LSVC and CDVA Directors continue to meet on a monthly basis to develop a comprehensive plan for building a larger collaboration focused on supporting domestic violence response and supervised visitation. The partnering organizations= ultimate goal is the protection of domestic violence victims and their children in all settings. As a result, LSVC and CDVA are striving to develop an expanded collaboration including child abuse and neglect organizations, law enforcement, courts, hospitals, legal advocates, families, and community groups. The LSVC and CDVA Directors have identified the local court system as a partner, and a court representative has begun attending their monthly planning meetings. The group=s immediate goal is to develop an awareness and understanding among the potential collaborators of the unique circumstances surrounding supervised visitation in cases of domestic violence. II. Development of Application Discussions regarding the collaborative effort that is proposed in the application and detailed in this Memorandum began in earnest in June, 2000. During their regular monthly meetings, the agency directors and court representative discussed the elements of the application and the appropriate roles for each partner. The LSVC Director met with center staff to develop a grant application response. This draft was supplemented with key judicial and CDVA staff recommendations. The LSVC Director also conducted an independent study of similar supervised visitation programs in other jurisdictions. This information enhanced the quality of proposed programmatic elements. Additionally, the Directors discussed the application process and expectations with the potential 31
members of the evolving collaboration. These representatives provided input in the initial development phase and feedback throughout the process. Recent meetings among the Executive Directors, County representatives and local court representatives have led to the agreement reflected in this Memorandum and the submission of the grant application. III. Roles and Responsibilities Community Domestic Violence Agency The CDVA Executive Director will provide co-leadership with the Director of the LSVC for all non-administrative duties related to developing a cross-agency collaboration among the child abuse and neglect organizations, law enforcement, courts, hospitals, legal advocates and community groups. The CDVA training staff will provide up to three domestic violence awareness training sessions per year to the LSVC. Additional collaboration members will be invited to participate in these sessions. Refer all domestic violence victims with children in need of supervised visitation or exchange services to LSVC and follow-up on the outcome of the referrals. Promote training/education of local law enforcement agencies and court representatives regarding domestic violence issues and supervised visitation. The CDVA may enter into agreements with these agencies as to the number of training sessions to be provided. Supervised Visitation Center Dedicate X number of staff and volunteers to providing supervised visitation services to families impacted by domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and stalking. Provide facilities (e.g. rooms, enclosed playground, etc.) for the program service objectives. The Director will support the growth of the collaborative effort, and supervise all LSVC activities. Additionally, the Director will submit program evaluation information to local and national evaluators as required by the grantor. Submit financial documentation for accounting as needed. Maintain the confidentiality of individuals and families using the LSVC=s services.
Local Court System Submit referrals and relevant case information to LSVC, and follow-up on the outcome of the referrals. Provide training for collaboration partners on the legal system and its role in working with victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and stalking. Continue to designate a representative and alternate representative to participate in the collaboration meetings. County of ______________ The County will act as the fiscal agent for the grant project and ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of the Office on Violence Against Women. Additionally, the County will support the collaboration efforts of the project by providing a conference room for monthly partner meetings. IV. Time Line The roles and responsibilities described above are contingent on the LSVC receiving the funds requested for this project in the OVW grant application. The beginning and end dates of this collaborative effort would coincide with the grant period, anticipated to be MM/DD/YY through MM/DD/YY. Approval We, the undersigned have read and agree with this MOU. Further, we have reviewed the portion of the proposed project budget pertaining to the collaborative effort described here, and approve it. By ____________________ Director, Supervised Visitation Center Violence Agency Date __________________ By ____________________ County Official Date __________________ By________________________ Director, Community Domestic Date _______________________ By _________________________ Local Court Representative Date _______________________
SAMPLE REVISED 12/18/2004
Budget Detail Worksheet: Local or Tribal Implementation Grant
Purpose: The Budget Detail Worksheet may be used as a guide to assist you in the preparation of the budget and budget narrative. You may submit the budget and budget narrative using this form or in the format of your choice (plain sheets, your own form, or a variation of this form). However, all required information (including the budget narrative) must be provided. Any category of expense not applicable to your budget may be deleted. (Example assumes a 24-month budget period) A. Personnel - List each position by title and name of employee, if available. Show the annual salary rate and the percentage of time to be devoted to the project. Compensation paid for employees engaged in grant activities must be consistent with that paid for similar work within the applicant organization. Name/Position Project Director 3 Visitation Monitors Computation ($60,000 x 100% x 2) ($25,000 x 50% x 2 x 3) TOTAL Cost $120,000 $ 75,000 $195,000
The Project Director will oversee all supervised visitation center(s) activity, provide supervision to the visitation monitors, and conduct case reviews on a monthly basis with project staff. The Project Director is also responsible for developing funding for the center. This individual will write monthly case reports and updates to be sent to judicial oversight committees. Visitation monitors will be present during child exchanges and visits between non-custodial parents and children. They will record details of the interactions between visiting family members, and submit that information to the Project Director. B. Fringe Benefits - Fringe benefits should be based on actual known costs or an established formula. Fringe benefits are for the personnel listed in budget category (A) and only for the percentage of time devoted to the project. Fringe benefits on overtime hours are limited to FICA, Workman=s Compensation, and Unemployment Compensation. Name/Position Employer=s FICA Retirement Health Insurance Workman=s Compensation Unemployment Compensation Computation $195,000 x 7.65% $195,000 x 6% $195,000 x 12% $195,000 x 1% $195,000 x 1% TOTAL 35 Cost $14,918 $11,700 $23,400 $ 1,950 $ 1,950 $53,918
C. Travel - Itemize travel expenses of project personnel by purpose (e.g., staff to training, field interviews, advisory group meeting, etc.). Show the basis of computation (e.g., four people to 3-day training at $X airfare, $X lodging, $X subsistence). In training projects, travel and meals for trainees should be listed separately. Show the number of trainees and unit costs involved. Identify the location of travel, if known. Indicate source of Travel Policies applied, Applicant or Federal Travel Regulations. Purpose of Travel OJP-TA Location Unknown Item Airfare Hotel Computation ($560 x 4 people x 6 trips) Cost $13,440 ($100/night x 3 nights x 4 people x 6 trips) Meals ($50/day x 3 days x 4 people x 6 trips) Ground Transportation ($50/trip x 4 people x 6 trips) TOTAL $ 7,200 $ 3,600 $ 1,200 $25,440
D. Equipment -List non-expendable items that are to be purchased (Note: Organization=s own capitalization policy for classification of equipment should be used). Expendable items should be included in the @Supplies@ category. Applicants should analyze the cost benefits of purchasing versus leasing equipment, especially high cost items and those subject to rapid technical advances. Rented or leased equipment costs should be listed in the “Contractual” category. Explain how the equipment is necessary for the success of the project. Attach a narrative describing the procurement method to be used. Item 2 – Desktop Computers 1 - Building Security System 3 - Metal Detector Wands Computation ($2,500 x 2) ($6,960 x 1) ($250 x 3) Cost $5,000 $6,960 $ 750
The computers will be used by the Project Director and Site Supervisor to record participant information, compose case notes and reports, and manage information on supervised visitation and safe exchange services. The building security system will be installed at the project site to ensure participant and staff safety. The system will include 3 cameras, 2 monitors, recording system for cameras, as well as door sensors. The metal detector wands will be used by the security staff and the site supervisor to inspect participants for weapons before they visit with or drop off children. TOTAL $12,710
E. Supplies - List items by type (office supplies, postage, training materials, copying paper, and expendable items such as books, hand held tape recorders) and show the basis for computation. Generally, supplies include any materials that are expendable or consumed during the course of the project. Supply Items Computation Office Supplies ($55/mo x 24 mo) Postage ($25/mo x 24 mo) Training Materials - Parenting Class ($4/set x 100 sets) Children=s Books ($5 x 80 books) Parenting Books ($20 x 15 books) Snacks ($400/yr x 2 years) Games, stuff animals, art supplies Best Estimate toys, and activities Cost $1,320 $ 600 $ $ $ $ $ 400 400 300 800 461
TOTAL $4,281 Office supplies and postage are needed for general operation of the program. Training materials will be developed and used by the Site Supervisor and Project Director to conduct parenting classes for individuals who voluntarily participate in the program. The children=s books will be available to family members for use during visits. The parenting books will be available to parents while they are at the center. Snacks will be made available to children who are visiting for more than one hour. One time purchase of games, toys, art supplies to be used by children that are waiting for parents. F. Construction - As a rule, construction costs are not allowable. In some cases, minor repairs or renovations may be allowable, consult with the program office before budgeting funds in this category. Purpose Description of Work Cost TOTAL $0
G. Consultants/Contracts - Indicate whether applicant=s formal, written Procurement Policy or the Federal Acquisition Regulations are followed. Consultant Fees: For each consultant enter the name, if known, service to be provided, hourly or daily fee (8-hour day), and estimated time on the project. Consultant fees in excess of $450 per day require additional justification and prior approval from OVW. Name of Consultant Jane Doe John Doe Security Guards Service Provided Computation Domestic Violence Trainer ($250/day x 6 days) Personal Safety Trainer ($250/day x 6 days) (2 guards @ $13.00 per hour x 40 hrs per month x 24 months) 37 Cost $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $24,960
Licensed psychologist, specializing in domestic violence and child abuse cases, will supervise Atherapeutic visits,@ as needed. In addition, the psychologist will provide case consultation to center staff on a bi-weekly basis. $50 per hour x 3hrs per week x 104 weeks $50 per hour x 2hrs per biweekly x 52 weeks Subtotal $15,600 $ 5,200 $48,760
Jane Doe, Domestic Violence Trainer, will be hired to assist with the education of new center staff, volunteers, local domestic violence advocates, court representatives, and law enforcement officers collaborating with the center. The training sessions will be held three times per year. John Doe, Personal Safety Trainer, will be hired to teach center staff and volunteers techniques for protecting themselves against physical assault and general safety tips. These training sessions will also be held three times per year. Independent security guards will be hired to support the center staff during visitation hours only. Consultant Expenses: List all expenses to be paid from the grant to the individual consultant in addition to their fees (e.g., travel, meals, lodging etc.) Item Location Computation Cost Airfare San Diego $500 x 6 trips $3,000 Hotel and Meals ($100/day x 12 days) $1,200 Mileage ($.34/mile x 25 miles x 6) $ 51 Subtotal $4,251
Jane Doe is expected to make up to six trips to provide training and technical assistance to the project. She will have an additional day included for travel purposes. John Doe is a local trainer, and will travel to and from the center using his own vehicle. He is expected to make six trips to the center or designated training site. Contracts: Provide a description of the product or services to be procured by contract and an estimate of the cost, Applicants are encouraged to promote free and open competition in awarding contracts. A separate justification must be provided for sole source contracts in excess of $100,000. Item 24hour security monitoring with fire/police/panic alarm system Computation ($60 x 24) Cost $1,440
Subtotal $1,440 TOTAL $54,451
H. Other Costs - List items (e.g., rent, reproduction, telephone, janitorial or security services, and investigative or confidential funds) by major type and the basis of the computation. For example, provide the square footage and the cost per square foot for rent, and provide a monthly rental cost and how many months to rent. Description Computation Cost Telephone ($100/mo. x 24) $ 2,400 Printing/Reproduction ($75/mo. x 24) $ 1,800 TOTAL $ 4,200
approved indirect cost rate. A copy of the rate approval, (a fully executed, negotiated agreement), must be attached. If the applicant does not have an approved rate, one can be requested by contacting the applicant=s cognizant Federal agency, which will review all documentation and approve a rate for the applicant organization, or if the applicant=s accounting system permits, costs may be allocated in the direct costs categories. Description No indirect cost is requested. TOTAL $0 Computation Cost
Budget Summary - When you have completed the budget worksheet, transfer the totals for each category to the spaces below. Compute the total direct costs and the total project costs. Indicate the amount of Federal requested and the amount of non-Federal funds that will support the project. Budget Category A. Personnel B. Fringe Benefits C. Travel D. Equipment E. Supplies F. Construction Amount $195,000 $ 53,918 $ 25,440 $ 12,710 $ 4,281 $ 0
G. Consultants/Contracts H. Other Total Direct Costs I. Indirect Costs TOTAL PROJECT COSTS Federal Request Non-Federal Amount
$ 54,451 $ 4,200 $350,000 $ 0
$350,000 $350,000 $ NA
Sample Certification of Non-Supplanting Letter
[Applicant Letterhead] [date] Diane M. Stuart Director Office on Violence Against Women 800 K Street, NW, Suite 920 Washington, DC 20530 Dear Ms. Stuart: [Applicant] certifies that any funds awarded through the Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities and will not replace (supplant) nonfederal funds that have been appropriated to support supervised visitation and safe exchange of children, by and between parents, in situations involving domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. The [name of applicant] understands that supplanting violations can result in a range of penalties, including suspension of future funds under this program, suspension or debarment from federal grants, recoupment of monies provided under this grant, and civil and/or criminal penalties. Sincerely,
Diane M. Stuart, Director Office on Violence Against Women 800 K Street, NW Suite 920 Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Ms. Stuart: This letter serves to notify the Office on Violence Against Women that [Applicant] intends to submit an application for funding to the Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2006. Sincerely, [Applicant's Authorizing Official]
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