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2016 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Community Awareness Project(NCVRW CAP)
April 10 – 16, 2016
Serving Victims
Building Trust
Restoring Hope
Applicants’ WebinarNovember 4, 2015
Use computer speakers/headset or Call (415) 930-5321
Access Code: 762-389-291Enter Audio PIN: Shown after joining the Webinar
Webinar• All participants are muted.• Use “Chat” or “Questions”
on control panel to ask questions.
• Webinar will be recorded and posted on NCVRW CAPwebsite: http://cap.navaa.org
Introductions• Steve Derene, Executive
Director, National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA)
• Brenda Noel, Project Director• Anne Seymour, Project
Consultant• Olivia Grew, OVC grant
manager
Technical Assistance7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
Agenda
Questions8
Technical Assistance7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
Agenda
Questions8
Background• Administered by NAVAA under
cooperative agreement with OVC.
• Website: http://cap.navaa.org• Maximum amount:
reimbursement up to $5,000.• Expect to fund at least 60
projects.
Background• Purpose
o Increase general public’s awareness of …
o rights and services for …o victims of all types of crimes …oduring National Crime
Victims’Rights Week, April 10 – 16, 2016
Background• Typical activities
o Public events (in-person, open to public).o Mass media advertising.o Printed materials.o Promotional giveaway items.
• Not…o Trainings: professional development,
self-defense, etc.o Private or limited access events.o On-going activities.o Non-NCVRW recognitions.
Background• Eligibility
oType of agencies• Public agencies• Non-profit organizations• Community-based victim service
organizations• Faith-based organizations• Tribal organizations• Community coalitions
Background• Eligibility
oNon-profits: 501(c)3 not required.oMust have a 9-digit DUNS number
(fedgov.dnb.com/webform).• Except community coalition groups.
oCANNOT accept applications from individuals or for-profit entities.
oPrevious recipients eligible, but preference to new/not recent recipients.
Resource Guide• Contents
o Customizable art files. o Theme Videoo Fact Sheetso Sample PR pieceso How-to information
• Should be available early 2016.• Online only; no hard copy.• All applicants on mailing list to
receive notice of availability.• Not produced or distributed by
NAVAA.
Resource Guide
Download Customizable Theme Poster:http://www.bit.ly/ThemePoster
Color Pallete:
Theme Poster
Background• Anticipated Timeline
o Applications due
Tuesday, November 17, 2015o Anticipated decision
by mid-January, 2016o NCVRW CAP Subgrantees’ webinar
February, 2016o Technical assistance
February – April, 2016o Post-Project webinar
mid-March, 2016o Modification requests
Friday, April 8, 2016o NCVRW
Sunday, April 10 – Saturday, April 16, 2016o After-Action Reports
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Quick Poll
Technical Assistance7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
Agenda
Questions8
Application Forms• Available at
http://cap.navaa.org/apps/application.html• Formats:
o Adobe PDF• Fill-in• Downloadable
o Microsoft Word • Fill-in• Downloadable
• Applicants’ Guide
General Instructions• Must use provided forms only.• Complete all sections.• MUST READ THE APPLICANT GUIDE!• No additional pages, information or letters of
support.• Copy and retain copy of application.• Must be received by Tuesday, November 17,
2015.• Will be acknowledged by email within a few
days.
Application Tips• Read and follow Applicant Guide!• Do not exceed allowable number of words for
each narrative question.• Can copy and paste into the form.• Avoid fancy formatting, bullets or special
characters.• Be concise, straightforward and direct; avoid
unnecessary superlatives.• Focus only on the specific proposal (what is
being funded).• Provide only the information requested.• Be mindful of what is and is not allowable.• Check your math.
Technical Assistance7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
Agenda
Questions8
Section-by-section
Indirect Costs• Indirect costs
o May choose to charge either:• Agency’s approved federally-negotiated indirect cost rate;
or• If agency has never had a federally-negotiated indirect cost
rate, 10% de minimis rate.
• Does not increase $5,000 NCVRW CAP maximum.
• If choosing indirect costs,1. Enter the indirect cost rate;2. Must select either federally approved or de minimum
rate X X
3,500350
3,850
10.00
Application Submission
• Submit byo Emailing: [email protected] (press “submit” on PDF fill-
in)o Mailing: NCVRW CAP, 5702 Old Sauk Road, Madison, WI
53705o Faxing: 815-550-1141 (not recommended)
• Application must be received by close of business
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Technical Assistance7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
Agenda
Questions8
Allowable Uses• Design, production and purchase of mass media
advertising.• Design, production and distribution of printed
materials.• Purchase of promotional giveaway items (trinkets)
o Must contain NCVRW related message.o Cannot exceed $20/unit (including setup and shipping).
• Recognition awards (not exceeding $50/each)• Event speakers
o Paid speakers must be identified in the application or as soon as known.
o Fee cannot exceed $650/day total (including non-NCVRW CAP funds).
o Reasonable travel expenses • per agency policy• Not to exceed Federal Travel Regulations• GSA per diems (www.gsa.gov/perdiem)
Allowable Uses• Consumable supplies/commodities.• Rental/lease of essential equipment.
o Equipment has expected life of more than one year.o No purchase of equipment unless demonstrated that
equipment:• Cannot be borrowed or donated and• Purchase is more economical than rental/lease.
• Rental of space/AV.o Combined space/AV cannot exceed $25/person/day.o Need to document comparison of at least three
facilities.
• Indirect Costs
Technical Assistance7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
Agenda
Questions8
Unallowable Costs• Agency salary or staff time.• Any food, beverages or refreshments.• Entertainment, including attractions to
induce attendance at events.• Fundraising activities.• Bar charges or alcoholic beverages.• Monetary gifts, cash prizes or gift cards.• Trainings (e.g. professional development,
self-defense, etc).• Lobbying.[unallowable items will not be reimbursed even if included in an approved budget.]
Reminders• No food or beverages
o If donated, must be clearly identified.
• Spaceo Need at least three bids.o Combined cost of space/AV cannot exceed $25/person/day.
• Promotional Giveaway itemso Must contain a message related to NCVRW.o Cannot exceed $20/unit including setup and shipping.
• Prizeso No cash, gift cards or expensive items.o Recognition awards cannot exceed $50 each including setup and
shipping.
• Speakerso Fee cannot exceed $650/day, including non-Federal funds
• Program Incomeo Any fee or charge to attend or participate in NCVRW CAP event.o Must be approved in advance; requires separate accounting.o Must be used for NCVRW CAP project or reduce federal funding.
Technical Assistance7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
Agenda
Questions8
Scoring and Selection• Scoring
o Experience in victims’ issues 5 pointso Project narratives30 pointso Budget 20 pointso Use of NCVRW theme, logo and colors 10 pointso Collaboration 20 pointso Victim/survivor involvement 15 points
• Additional considerationso Extent to which project addresses rights and services to
victims of all types of crimes.o Funding at least one project in each state.o Funding new or not recently funded projects.
• Recommendations by NAVAA, final decision by OVC.
• Anticipate decisions by mid-January, 2016.• All applicants will be notified of funding decision.
Technical Assistance7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
Agenda
Questions8
Technical Assistance• Provides support to implement NCVRW CAP
concepts included in each project’s proposal.
• Answers NCVRW CAP questions:o Administrative and financial: Brenda Noel, Project
Directoro Planning and Implementation: Anne Seymour, Project
Consultant
CAP TIPS• Regularly published tip sheets including
creative ideas for:o Keeping on schedule and task for 2016 NCVRWo Traditional and social media relationso Topic-specific tips based on projects and target
audiences, such as teens, LGBTQ, criminal justice professionals, and multi-faith communities.
• Distributiono Previous CAP TIPS publicly available
(cap.navaa.org/captips.html)o Current CAP TIPS distributed to 2016 NCVRW CAP
projects.
CAP TIPS• Examples
o Countdown Calendaro Tips to Promote the NCVRW Themeo Promotional Itemso Sample Proclamationo Media Tools (e.g. press releases)
Technical Assistance7
Application Scoring and Project Selection6
Unallowable Costs5
Allowable use of NCVRW CAP Funds4
Section-by-section Instructions3
General Application Instructions2
Background Information1
Agenda
Questions8
Use Q&A or Chat feature on Control Panel
Remember: Applications must be received by:
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
This webinar will be posted on theNCVRW CAP website: http://cap.navaa.org