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Victim and Law Enforcement Fund (VALE), 8th Judicial District

2024 Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Grant

CLOSED Deadline 9/1/2023

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DESCRIPTION The Colorado Legislature approved a bill that created the Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (V.A.L.E.) program in 1984. The legislation crafted a funding mechanism that generates funds in each of Colorado's twenty-two judicial districts. The intent of the V.A.L.E. fund is to provide programs and services for crime victims and to assist law enforcement. By state statute, the fund is administered by the District Attorney's Office and governed by a five-member board appointed by the Chief Judge of District Court. The fund provides grant money to assist agencies providing direct victim services in both Larimer and Jackson counties. Agencies apply for funding via a competitive grant process.

PURPOSE The priority use of VALE funds shall be for the implementation of the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to section 24-4.1-302.5 and the provision of services and programs delineated in sections 24-4.1-303, 24-4.1-304, and 24-4.2-105(4) related to all crimes as defined by section 24-4.1-302(1).

ANTICIPATED FUNDS AVAILABLE Because VALE funds are obtained through the assessment of fines by the courts, it is impossible to know the exact amount of funds that will be available for grants in 2024. The 8th Judicial District Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Board announces the estimated availability of $650,000 to $850,000 in local VALE funds for the 1/1/2024- 12/31/2024 grant period. All applications must be received by 09/01/2023 in the Zoomgrants grants management system. No late applications will be accepted.

VALE PROGRAM PURPOSE AND PRIORITIES The 8th Judicial District Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board derives its existence and authority from C.R.S. 24-4.2.101. The purpose and duties of the board minimally include, but are not limited to:

Fostering victims services and enhancing the responsiveness of law enforcement to victims of crime
Conducting open, fair and equitable application and award processes for local VALE grant requests
Allocating grant funds in consideration of statutory provisions, and also considering geography, population, need and available resources.

The 8th Judicial District VALE Board will give priority consideration to victim services and law enforcement programs which:

Are required to provide services for the implementation of the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to Section 24-4.1-302.5 C.R.S;
Provide services and programs delineated in Sections 24-4.1-303 C.R.S., 24-4.1-304 C.R.S., and 24-4.2-105 (4) C.R.S. related to all crimes as defined by Section 24-4.1-302 (1) C.R.S.;
Provide core victim services (i.e. direct services, crisis or emergency services);
Have demonstrated an effective response to victim needs; or will provide new, innovative, or unmet victim services;
Do not duplicate other victim services in the 8th Judicial District. Needed service, i.e., counseling both social and legal advocacy. Secondary services, i.e., administration, training, travel, support groups. Equipment, ie., related to victim assistance

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ELIGIBILITY: The local VALE Board is authorized to enter into contracts for the purchase and coordination of victim and witness assistance services with persons or agencies that the Board deems appropriate. The Board shall accept and evaluate applications related to the implementation of the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to Section 24-4.1-302.5 C.R.S. and for the provision of services delineated pursuant to Sections 24-4.1-303 and 304 C.R.S. Such monies shall not be used for defraying the costs of routine and ongoing operating expenses. Grants submitted to the Board must service persons residing or victimized in the 8th Judicial District to include Larimer and Jackson Counties. According to C.R.S. 24-4.2-105 (2.5)(a), "The board shall not accept, evaluate or approve any application requesting grants of money submitted by...any state agency, including local offices of such agencies; except...the court administrator...for the purpose of collecting all moneys assessed by the courts...(and) the local probation department...for the purpose of implementing the rights of victims..."

CRITERIA FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

Grant project fits within VALE funding priorities.
Project description adequately describes services that will be provided in the 8th Judicial District.
Applicant has demonstrated a need for the proposed project within the 8th Judicial District.
Project goals and objectives are clear and measurable.
Applicant demonstrates coordination and collaboration with other similar agencies.
Project budget is directly related to grant application request.
Application includes diversification of funding and long-term funding plan.
Budget narrative is reasonable, easily understood and provides a thorough rationale for requested funds.
Applicant utilizes a successful evaluation method or has an effective evaluation plan an timeline to evaluate the success of the program, project goals and objectives.
Management plan clearly defines who is responsible for administration, evaluation, and accounting of project.

NOTE: The fact that an application meets eligibility requirements or has received funding in the past does not guarantee funding. All award disbursements are contingent upon availability of VALE funds.

REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION: The VALE Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to reject any portion of a proposal if it is determined to be in the best interest of the 8th Judicial District to do so. All applicants who have been denied funding have the right to request a reconsideration of the Board's denial of funding if the applicant can show that additional information is available or if a change in circumstances has occurred.

NOTE: Notice of a request for reconsideration must be in writing and must be received by the Board within six (6) working days of the date of notification of the denial of funding. Requests for reconsideration will be reviewed at a special meeting if necessary. Written notification of the results will be mailed to the applicant within seven (7) working days after a determination has been made.

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QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION: Although specific advice on how to write your grant cannot be provided, the 8th Judicial District VALE Administrator will conduct a virtual session for new and continuing applicants to have their questions answered. This will be held on August 16th, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Please RSVP to VALE Administrator, Candace Smith, at smithcr@co.larimer.co.us by August 9, 2023.

INQUIRIES/QUESTIONS: Grant application questions: To assist potential applicants, Application guidelines are available on our website at http://www.larimer.org/da/vicwit/vale.htm. If after reviewing the guidelines you still have questions, please contact: VALE Administrator, Candace Smith, by phone (970) 498-7290 or by email smithcr@co.larimer.co.us

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Item Description	2023 Funds REQUESTED	2023 Funds RECEIVED	2024 Funds REQUESTED
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VALE Funds REQUESTED
2024 funds REQUESTED must match the requested amount listed under the Program Summary Tab.
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Total Victim Services Budget
Complete the Total Victim Services Budget. Many local, state and federal grant funding sources are not sufficient as the primary or sole funding source for agency projects. Identify other revenue sources that have been or will be explored to support this project request. List your agency's total VICTIM SERVICES revenue for each budget category. List all other sources of funding that your agency has solicited to support this project for the contract period.
Item Description	Overall Victim Services Expenses	2024 VALE Funds Requested	VOCA/VAWA Funds Received or Expected	Fundraising/Donations/Fees Received or Expected	Other Funds Received or Expected
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Budget Summary Narrative (Discuss the items and amounts you entered above.)
Please provide a narrative for EACH LINE ITEM you are requesting on the above Victim Services Budget. The narrative should be brief, concise and include an explanation and justification of need. Also include information regarding the current status or outcome of efforts to obtain diverse funding sources.
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