O-OVC-2021-59003-OVC FY21 HT Girls-V2_SI-59003_SF424Update.pdf

Update regarding the OVC FY 2021 Preventing Trafficking of Girls solicitation.

February 1, 2021: Deadline Extended

The SF-424 and the SF-LLL will be submitted in Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m., eastern time (ET), on March 29, 2021. OJP urges applicants to submit applications at least 72 hours prior to the application due date to allow time for the applicant to receive validation messages or rejection notifications from Grants.gov and to correct in a timely fashion any problems that may have caused a rejection notification.

The full application will be submitted in JustGrants on April 12, 2021, by 11:59 p.m. ET. To be considered timely, the full application must be submitted in JustGrants by the JustGrants application deadline.

February 1, 2021: SF-424 Clarification

In Section F of the SF-424, please include the name and contact information of the individual who will complete the application materials in JustGrants. JustGrants will use this information (email address) to assign the application to this user in JustGrants.

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U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office for Victims of Crime

OVC FY 2021 Preventing Trafficking of Girls

Assistance Listing Number # 16.035

Grants.gov Opportunity Number: O-OVC-2021-59003

Solicitation Release Date: January 14, 2021 12:00 PM

Version: 2

Grants.gov Deadline: March 29, 2021 11:59 PM

Application JustGrants Deadline: April 12, 2021 11:59 PM

Overview The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking applications for funding for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Preventing Trafficking of Girls program. This program aligns with the Department’s priorities to combat victimization, including human trafficking.

This solicitation incorporates the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide by reference. The OJP Grant Application Resource Guide provides guidance to applicants for the preparation and submission to OJP of applications for funding. If this solicitation expressly modifies any provision in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide, the applicant is to follow the guidelines in this solicitation as to that provision.

Solicitation Categories

This solicitation does not include Solicitation Categories.

Eligible Applicants:

City or township governments, County governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments, Other

Other For purposes of this solicitation, “state” means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Eligible applicants that propose to provide direct services to youth must not include youth who are age 18 or older at the time of initiating services in the population they will serve.

To advance Executive Order 13929 on Safe Policing for Safe Communities, the Attorney General determined that all state, local, and university or college law enforcement agencies must be certified by an approved independent credentialing body or have started the certification process to be eligible for FY 2021 DOJ discretionary grant funding. To become certified, the law enforcement agency must meet two mandatory conditions: (1) the agency’s use of force policies adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws; and (2) the agency’s use of force policies prohibit chokeholds except in situations where use of deadly force is allowed by law. The certification requirement also applies to law enforcement agencies receiving DOJ discretionary grant funding through a subaward. For detailed information on this new certification requirement, please visit https://cops.usdoj.gov/SafePolicingEO to access the Standards for Certification on Safe Policing for Safe Communities, Implementation Fact Sheet, and List of Designated Independent Credentialing Bodies.

All recipients and subrecipients (including any for-profit organization) must forgo any profit or management fee.

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Nonprofit organizations that hold money in offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding paying the tax described in 26 U.S.C. § 511(a) are not eligible to apply.

OVC may make more than one award to a single organization if proposed projects are in distinct geographic areas. OVC will consider applications under which two or more entities would carry out the federal award; however, only one entity may be the applicant. Any others must be proposed as subrecipients (subgrantees). The applicant must be the entity that would have primary responsibility for carrying out the award, including administering the funding and managing the entire program. For additional information on subawards, see the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Contact Information For technical assistance with submitting the SF-424 and SF- LLL in Grants.gov, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035, at Grants.gov customer support webpage, or email at support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except on federal holidays.

For technical assistance with submitting the full application in DOJ’s Justice Grants System (JustGrants), contact the JustGrants Service Desk at JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov or at 833-872-5175. The JustGrants Service Desk operates 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST Monday - Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.

An applicant that experiences unforeseen Grants.gov or JustGrants technical issues beyond its control that prevent it from submitting its application by the deadline must email the Response Center identified below within 24 hours after the application deadline to request approval to submit its application after the deadline.

For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the Response Center by telephone at 800–851–3420 or TTY at 301–240–6310 (hearing impaired only), or by email at grants@ncjrs.gov. Response Center hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation closing date.

Submission Information In FY 2021, applications will be submitted to DOJ in a NEW two-step process.

Step 1: Applicants will submit an SF-424 and an SF-LLL in Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html. To register in Grants.gov, applicants will need to obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and System for Award Management (SAM) registration or renewal.

Step 2: Applicants will submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants at JustGrants.usdoj.gov.

To be considered timely, the full application must be submitted in JustGrants by the JustGrants application deadline.

OJP encourages applicants to review, the “How to Apply" section in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Pre-Application Webinar

OVC will conduct one pre-application webinar during which OVC staff will review the solicitation requirements and conduct a question and answer session with interested potential applicants. Participation is optional. When the webinar has been scheduled, the details and registration information will be available at https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/funding-webinars.

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Contents

Contact Information 2 Program Description 5

Overview 5 Statutory Authority 5 Specific Information 5 Goals, Objectives, Deliverables, and Timeline 5 Evidence-Based Programs or Practices 6 Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities 6 Limitation on Use of Funds (22 USC 7110(g)) 6

Federal Award Information 6 Awards, Amounts and Durations 6 Continuation Funding Intent 6 Availability of Funds 6 Types of Awards 7 Financial Management and System of Internal Controls 7 Budget Information 7 Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement 7 Pre-agreement Costs (also known as Pre-award Costs) 7 Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation: Waiver 7 Prior Approval, Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/Training Costs 7 Costs Associated with Language Assistance (if applicable) 7

Eligibility Information 7 Application and Submission Information 7

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) 7 Standard Applicant Information (JustGrants 424 and General Agency Information) 8 Proposal Abstract 8 Proposal Narrative 8 Goals, Objectives, Deliverables, and Timeline 9 Budget and Associated Documentation 9 Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Web-based Form) 10 Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) 10 Employee Compensation Waiver 10 Financial Management Questionnaire (including applicant disclosure of high-risk status) 10 Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation 10 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Other Supportive Documents 10 Additional Application Components 10 Tribal Authorizing Resolution 10 Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement 10 Disclosures and Assurances 10 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 10 DOJ Certified Standard Assurances 10 Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items 11 DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements 11 Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable) 11 How to Apply 11 Submission Dates and Time 11

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Application Review Information 11 Review Criteria 11 Review Process 11

Federal Award Administration Information 12 Federal Award Notices 12 Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements 12 Information Technology (IT) Security Clauses 12 General Information about Post-Federal Award Reporting Requirements 12

Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s) 12 Other Information 13

Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 552a) 13 Provide Feedback to OJP 13 Performance Measures 13 Application Checklist 13

Program Description Overview This solicitation provides funding for organizations to support prevention and early intervention programs for girls who are at risk of, or are victims of, sex trafficking.

Statutory Authority Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116–260, 134 Stat. 1182, 1261 with funding authorized by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974

Specific Information This program supports prevention and early intervention services, including mentoring and other direct support services, for girls who are at risk of, or are victims of, sex trafficking. Risk factors that make girls vulnerable to sex trafficking include a history of childhood sexual and physical abuse, witnessing domestic violence, involvement in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, poverty, running away or being homeless, a lack of strong support networks (e.g., family, peers, community ties), school failure, and substance dependency.

Mandatory Program Requirements:

Applicants that receive funding under this program will be required to— submit the policies, procedures, and rules governing the provision of services for review and approval (post-award, as required by OVC).

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ensure their policies and procedures follow applicable federal and state laws protecting the civil rights of program participants and staff (post-award), including through accessing OJP training and resources on civil rights requirements.

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ensure that any staff, partner staff, or service providers working with trafficking victims are adequately licensed and trained to work with such victims, including by accessing OVC-supported training and technical assistance.

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ensure the project coordinator or program director and one other key staff member attends an in-person or remote OVC grantee orientation and have relevant staff participate in OVC-sponsored training and technical assistance.

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Goals, Objectives, Deliverables, and Timeline Goals

The goal of this program is to prevent/reduce victimization of girls who are vulnerable to sex trafficking.

Objectives

The objectives of this program include the following:

Replicate and scale-up prevention and early intervention programs for girls who are at risk of, or are victims of, sex trafficking that have undergone rigorous evaluation and/or have a track record of success. Program models should include a plan to develop services and interventions for high-risk girls, including those with a history of trauma caused by physical and sexual abuse, commercial sexual exploitation, and domestic minor sex trafficking.

Implement or enhance efforts to identify and provide services to girls who are at risk of, or are victims of, sexual exploitation or sex trafficking. This may include street outreach efforts, partnerships with organizations that serve the youth community, and/or collaboration with key stakeholders in the community.

Participate in an annual peer-to-peer learning (cluster meeting) opportunity hosted by the OVC-funded training and technical assistance provider. (See “Budget Information and Associated Documentation”).

Deliverables

The deliverable to be provided is services, measured quarterly by service-hour or units delivered, type of service, and other key data points. Award recipients will be required to submit performance measure data and a quarterly performance report in JustGrants. Further guidance on the post-award submission process will be provided, if selected for award.

The Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables are directly related to the performance measures that demonstrate the results of the work completed, as discussed under Application and Submission Information.

Evidence-Based Programs or Practices OJP strongly emphasizes the use of data and evidence in policymaking and program development in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services. For additional information and resources on evidence-based programs or practices, see the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities OJP may conduct or support an evaluation of the programs and activities funded under this solicitation. For additional information, see the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide section entitled “Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities.”

Limitation on Use of Funds (22 USC 7110(g))

Restriction on Programs1.

No funds made available to carry out this chapter, or any amendment made by this chapter, may be used to promote, support, or advocate the legalization or practice of prostitution. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed to preclude assistance designed to promote the purposes of this Act by ameliorating the suffering of, or health risks to, victims while they are being trafficked or after they are out of the situation that resulted from such victims being trafficked.

Restriction on Organizations1.

No funds made available to carry out this chapter, or any amendment made by this chapter, may be used to implement any program that targets victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons described in section 7102(9)

(A) of this title through any organization that has not stated in either a grant application, a grant agreement, or both, that it does not promote, support, or advocate the legalization or practice of prostitution. The preceding sentence shall not apply to organizations that provide services to individuals solely after they are no longer engaged in activities that resulted from such victims being trafficked.

Federal Award Information Awards, Amounts and Durations Anticipated Number of Awards

Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards $500,000.00

Period of Performance Start Date

10/1/21 12:00 AM

Period of Performance Duration (Months)

Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation $1,500,000.00

Continuation Funding Intent OVC may, in certain cases, provide additional funding in future years to awards made under this solicitation, through continuation awards. OJP will consider, among other factors, OJP’s strategic priorities, a recipient’s overall management of the award, and progress of award funded work, when making continuation award decisions.

Availability of Funds This solicitation, and awards (if any are made) under this solicitation, are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by the agency or by law. In addition, nothing in

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Types of Awards OVC expects to make awards under this solicitation as grants. See the “Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements” section of the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for a brief discussion of important statutes, regulations, and award conditions that apply to many (or in some cases, all) OJP grants (and cooperative agreements).

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Award recipients and subrecipients (including recipients or subrecipients that are pass-through entities) must, as described in the Part 200 Uniform Requirements as set out at 2 C.F.R. 200.303, comply with standards for financial and program management. The “Part 200 Uniform Requirements” means the DOJ regulation at 2 C.F.R. Part 2800, which adopts (with certain modifications) the provisions of 2 C.F.R. Part 200. See OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Budget Information

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement This solicitation does not require a match.

Pre-agreement Costs (also known as Pre-award Costs) See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide information on Pre-agreement Costs (also known as Pre-award Costs).

Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation: Waiver See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide information on Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation; Waiver.

Prior Approval, Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/Training Costs See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Prior Approval, Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/Training Costs.

Costs Associated with Language Assistance (if applicable) See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Costs Associated with Language Assistance.

Eligibility Information For eligibility information, see the title page.

Application and Submission Information The following application elements MUST be included in the application submission for an application to meet the basic minimum requirements (BMR) to advance to peer review and receive consideration for funding:

Proposal Abstract, Proposal Narrative, Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (web-based form).

See the “Application Elements and Formatting Instructions” section of the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on what happens to an application that does not contain all the specified elements or that is nonresponsive to the scope of the solicitation.

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) The SF-424 will be submitted in Grants.gov. The SF-424 is a required standard form used as a cover sheet for submission of pre-applications, applications, and related information. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional

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Intergovernmental Review: This solicitation (“funding opportunity”) is not subject to Executive Order 12372. (In completing the SF-424, an applicant is to answer question 19 by selecting the response that the “Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.”)

Standard Applicant Information (JustGrants 424 and General Agency Information) The Standard Applicant Information section of the JustGrants application is pre-populated with the SF-424 data submitted in Grants.gov. Applicants will need to review the Standard Applicant Information in JustGrants and make edits as needed.

Within this section, applicants will need to: add zip codes for areas affected by the project; confirm their Authorized Representative; and verify the organization's legal name and address.

Proposal Abstract A proposal abstract (no more than 400 words) summarizing the proposed project including primary activities, products and deliverables, the service area, and who will benefit from the proposed project, will be completed in the JustGrants Web-based form.

Proposal Narrative The proposal narrative should be submitted as an attachment in JustGrants. The attached document should be double-spaced, using a standard 12-point Times New Roman font; have no less than 1-inch margins; and should not exceed 15 pages. Pages should be numbered and submitted as an attachment. If the program narrative fails to comply with these length restrictions, OVC may negatively consider such noncompliance in peer review and in final award decisions.

The proposal narrative should address the following selection criteria: (1) description of the issue, (2) program design and implementation, (3) capabilities and competencies, and (4) plan for collecting the data required for this solicitation’s performance measures. The applicant should clearly delineate the connections between and among each of these sections. For example, the applicant should derive the goals and objectives directly from the problems to be addressed.

Similarly, the project design section should clearly explain how the program’s structure and activities will accomplish the goals and objectives identified in the previous section.

a. Description of the Issue Applicants should briefly describe the nature and scope of the problem that the program will address (e.g., prevalence of trafficking of girls and specific needs of girls who are at risk of, or are victims of, trafficking). The applicant should use data to provide evidence that the problem exists, demonstrate the size and scope of the problem, and document the effects of the problem on the target population and the larger community. Any data or research referenced in the narrative should include information about the source of the data and a citation. Applicants should describe the target population and any previous or current attempts to address the proble

Applicants should describe any research or evaluation studies that relate to the problem and contribute to their understanding of its causes and potential solutions. While OVC expects applicants to review the research literature for relevant studies, they should also explore whether unpublished local sources of research or evaluation data are available.

b. Project Design and Implementation Applicants should detail how the project will operate throughout the funding period and describe the strategies that they will use to achieve the goals and objectives identified in the previous section. Applicants should describe how they will complete the deliverables stated in the “Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables” section. OVC encourages applicants to select evidence-based practices for their programs.

This section should also include details regarding any leveraged resources (cash or in-kind) from local sources to support the project, and discuss plans for sustainability beyond the grant period.

Timeline. Applicants should submit a realistic timeline or milestone chart that indicates major tasks associated with the goals and objectives of the project, assigns responsibility for each, and plots completion of each task by month or quarter for the duration of the award, using “Year 1,” “Month 1,” “Quarter 1,” etc., not calendar dates.

Applicants should submit the timeline as a separate attachment, as stipulated in the “Additional Attachments” section. On receipt of an award, the recipient may revise the timeline, based on training and technical assistance that OVC will provide.

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c. Capabilities and Competencies This section should describe the experience and capability of the applicant organization and any contractors or subgrantees that the applicant will use to implement and manage this effort and its associated federal funding, highlighting any previous experience implementing projects of similar design or magnitude. Applicants should highlight their experience/capability/capacity to manage subawards, including details on their system for fiscal accountability.

Management and staffing patterns should be clearly connected to the project design described in the previous section.

Applicants should describe the roles and responsibilities of project staff and explain the program’s organizational structure and operations. Applicants should include a copy of an organizational chart showing how the organization operates, including who manages the finances; how the organization manages subawards, if there are any; and the management of the project proposed for funding.

Letters of Support/Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). If submitting a joint application, as described under “Eligibility,” applicants should provide signed and dated letters of support or MOUs for all key partners that include the following:

Expression of support for the program and a statement of willingness to participate and collaborate with it.

Description of the partner’s current role and responsibilities in the planning process and expected responsibilities when the program is operational.

Estimate of the percentage of time that the partner will devote to the planning and operation of the project.

Letters of support may be addressed to the OVC Director. Only letters of support that are submitted by the due date and with the full application will be considered during the review process.

d. Plan for Collecting the Data Required for this Solicitation’s Performance Measures This section must include the following information:

A plan for collecting all of the performance measures data required by this solicitation.1.

A description of the qualifications of the key staff who will be responsible for collecting data and reporting performance measures in JustGrants.

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OJP will require each successful applicant to submit regular performance data that demonstrate the results of the work carried out under the award. The performance data directly relate to the goals, objectives, and deliverables identified under “Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables” in the Program Description.

Award recipients will be required to submit performance measure data and performance reports in JustGrants. Examples of the performance measures questionnaire can be found at https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures-overview.

Further guidance on the post-award submission process will be provided, if selected for award.

Note: Applicants are not required to submit performance data with the application. Rather, performance measures information is included as an alert that successful applicants will be required to submit performance data as part of the reporting requirements under an award.

Note on Project Evaluations An applicant that proposes to use award funds through this solicitation to conduct project evaluations must follow the guidance under “Note on Project Evaluations” in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Goals, Objectives, Deliverables, and Timeline Applicants will submit the FY 2021 Preventing Trafficking of Girls program goals, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in the JustGrants Web-based form. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Budget and Associated Documentation

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Web-based Form) Applicants will complete the JustGrants web-based budget form.

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Successful applicants are expected to participate in a 2-day peer learning collaborative meeting in the first year of the project and also in each subsequent year of the project, which they should include in their budget. Applicants should

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Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Web-based Form) Applicants will complete the JustGrants web-based budget form. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) Applicants will submit their indirect cost rate agreement by uploading the agreement as an attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Employee Compensation Waiver

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation; Waiver

Financial Management Questionnaire (including applicant disclosure of high-risk status) Applicants will download the questionnaire in JustGrants and submit by uploading the completed questionnaire as an attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation If applicable, applicants will submit a description of the process used to determine compensation by uploading the document as an attachment in JustGrants. See the “Application Attachments” section of the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information.

Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Other Supportive Documents

See Project Design and Implementation Section c. Capabilities and Competencies for guidance on letters of support and MOUs.

Additional Application Components Applicants will attach the additional requested documentation in JustGrants.

Tribal Authorizing Resolution If applicable, applicants will submit the Tribal Authorizing Resolution by uploading the resolution as an attachment in JustGrants. An application in response to this solicitation may require inclusion of information related to a tribal authorizing resolution as an attachment. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on tribal authorizing resolutions.

Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement If an application proposes research (including research and development) and/or evaluation, the applicant must demonstrate research/evaluation independence and integrity, including appropriate safeguards, before it may receive award funds. Applicants will submit a description of their research and evaluation independence and integrity by uploading the document as an attachment in JustGrants. For additional information regarding demonstrating research/evaluation independence and integrity, including appropriate safeguards, see the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Disclosures and Assurances Applicants will complete the following disclosures and assurances.

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Applicants will complete and submit the SF-LLL in Grants.gov. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

DOJ Certified Standard Assurances See the DOJ Certified Standard Assurances in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

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Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items Applicants will complete the JustGrants web-based Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items form. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Applicants will review and accept the DOJ Certified Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements. See OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable)

If applicable, applicants will submit as an attachment in JustGrants the Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High Risk Grantees. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. A DOJ High Risk Grantee is a recipient that has received a DOJ High Risk designation based on a documented history of unsatisfactory performance, financial instability, management system or other internal control deficiencies, or noncompliance with award terms and conditions on prior awards, or that is otherwise not responsible.

How to Apply Applicants will submit an SF-424 and an SF-LLL in Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html.

Applicants will submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants at JustGrants.usdoj.gov.

For additional information, see the “How to Apply” section in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Submission Dates and Time The SF-424 and the SF-LLL will be submitted in Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m., eastern time (ET), on March 29, 2021. OJP urges applicants to submit applications at least 72 hours prior to the application due date to allow time for the applicant to receive validation messages or rejection notifications from Grants.gov and to correct in a timely fashion any problems that may have caused a rejection notification.

The full application will be submitted in JustGrants on April 12, 2021, by 11:59 p.m., eastern time (ET).

To be considered timely, the full application must be submitted in JustGrants by the JustGrants application deadline.

Application Review Information Review Criteria Applications that meet basic minimum requirements will be evaluated by peer reviewers. Applications will be evaluated on how the proposed project/program addresses the following criteria:

Statement of the Problem/Description of the Issue (15%) - evaluate the applicant’s understanding of the program/issue to be addressed.

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Project Design and Implementation (40%)- evaluate the adequacy of the proposal, including the goals, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

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Capabilities and Competencies (30%) - evaluate administrative and technical capacity of the applicant to successfully accomplish the goals and objectives.

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Plan for Collecting the Data Required for this Solicitation’s Performance Measures (5%) - evaluate the applicant’s understanding of the performance data reporting requirements and the plan for collecting the required data.

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Budget (10%)) - evaluate for completeness, cost effectiveness, and allowability (e.g., reasonable, allocable, and necessary for project activities).

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b. Additional Review Criteria

Other important considerations for OVC include geographic diversity, strategic priorities specifically including, but not limited to, available funding, past performance, and the extent to which the Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (web-based form) accurately explain project costs that are reasonable, necessary, and otherwise allowable under federal law and applicable federal cost principles.

Review Process Applications submitted under this solicitation that meet basic minimum requirements, will be evaluated for technical merit

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OJP screens applications to ensure they meet the basic minimum requirements prior to conducting peer review. Although specific requirements may vary, the following are common requirements applicable to all solicitations for funding under OJP programs:

The application must be submitted by an eligible type of applicant.

The application must request funding within programmatic funding constraints (if applicable).

The application must be responsive to the scope of the solicitation.

The application must include all items necessary to meet the basic minimum requirements.

Pursuant to the Part 200 Uniform Requirements, before award decisions are made, OJP also reviews information related to the degree of risk posed by the applicant. Among other things to help assess whether an applicant that has one or more prior federal awards has a satisfactory record with respect to performance, integrity, and business ethics, OJP checks whether the applicant is listed in SAM as excluded from receiving a federal award.

In addition, if OJP anticipates that an award will exceed $250,000 in federal funds, OJP also must review and consider any information about the applicant that appears in the non-public segment of the integrity and performance system accessible through SAM (currently, the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, FAPIIS).

Important note on FAPIIS: An applicant, may review and comment on any information about itself that currently appears in FAPIIS and was entered by a federal awarding agency. OJP will consider any such comments by the applicant, in addition to the other information in FAPIIS, in its assessment of the risk posed by the applicant.

Absent explicit statutory authorization or written delegation of authority to the contrary, all final award decisions will be made by the Assistant Attorney General, who may take into account not only peer review ratings and OVC recommendations, but also other factors as indicated in this section.

Federal Award Administration Information Federal Award Notices See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on award notifications and instructions.

Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements If selected for funding, in addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the OJP-approved application, the recipient must comply with all award conditions, and all applicable requirements of federal statutes and regulations (including applicable requirements referred to in the assurances and certifications executed in connection with award acceptance).

For additional information on these legal requirements, see the “Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements” section in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Information Technology (IT) Security Clauses An application in response to this solicitation may require inclusion of information related to information technology security. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on information technology security.

General Information about Post-Federal Award Reporting Requirements In addition to the deliverables described in the Program Description section, any recipient of an award under this solicitation will be required to submit certain reports and data.

Required reports. Recipients typically must submit quarterly financial reports, semi-annual progress reports, final financial and progress reports, and, if applicable, an annual audit report in accordance with the Part 200 Uniform Requirements or specific award conditions. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if reports are delinquent. (In appropriate cases, OJP may require additional reports.)

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information on specific post-award reporting requirements, including performance measures data.

Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s) For contact information for Grants.gov and JustGrants, see the “Contact Information” section.

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Other Information Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 552a) See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 552a).

Provide Feedback to OJP See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on how to provide feedback to OJP.

Performance Measures

Award recipients will be required to submit performance measure data and performance reports in JustGrants. Examples of the performance measures questionnaire can be found at https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures-overview.

Further guidance on the post-award submission process will be provided, if selected for award.

Application Checklist

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This application checklist has been created as an aid in developing an application.

What an Applicant Must Do:

Prior to Registering in Grants.gov:

Acquire a DUNS Number (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Acquire or renew registration with SAM (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

To Register with Grants.gov:

Acquire AOR and Grants.gov username/password (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Acquire AOR confirmation from the E-Biz POC (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

To Find Funding Opportunity:

Search for the Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov

Access Funding Opportunity and Application Package (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Sign up for Grants.gov email notifications (optional) (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Read Important Notice: Applying for Grants in Grants.gov

Read OJP policy and guidance on conference approval, planning, reporting available at ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/chapter3.10a.htm (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide

Overview of Post-Award Legal Requirements:

Review the “Overview of Legal Requirements Generally Applicable to OJP Grants and Cooperative Agreements - FY 2021 Awards” in the OJP Funding Resource Center.

Scope Requirement:

The federal amount requested is within the allowable limit of $500,000.

Eligibility Requirement:

State governments Special district governments

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Submit SF-424 and SF-LLL in Grants.gov

After SF-424 and SF-LLL Submission in Grants.gov, Receive Grants.gov Email Notifications That:

Submission has been received in Grants.gov

Submission has either been successfully validated or rejected with errors (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

If No Grants.gov Receipt, and Validation or Error Notifications are Received:

Contact Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035, at Grants.gov customer support webpage, or email at support@grants.gov) regarding technical difficulties (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Receive email notification to complete application in JustGrants:

Complete Application in JustGrants

Content of Application Submission:

The following items are critical application elements required to pass Basic Minimum Requirements review. An application that OJP determines does not include the application elements that must be included in the application submission in order for the application to meet the basic minimum requirements, will neither proceed to peer review, nor receive further consideration.

Proposal Abstract

Proposal Narrative

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (web-based form)

Content of Application Submission

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) in Grants.gov

Standard Applicant Information (SF-424 info from Grants.gov)

Budget and Associated Documentation

Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Disclosure of Process related to Executive Compensation

Request and Justification for Employee Compensation; Waiver (if applicable) (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Additional Application Components

Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable) (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Letters of Support/Memoranda of Understanding

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Disclosures and Assurances

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items (Pending Applications) (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

DOJ Certified Standard Assurance (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Applicant Disclosure and…