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This Funding Opportunity/Program within ZG houses: National Criminal History Improvement Program, Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program (COV), and Juvenile Formula/Title II (Formula) for the years 2017-2019 2017 Cycle: Paper Applications were submitted to DCJ, and manually entered into ZoomGrants. Post Award Submissions will be submitted within ZG. 2018 & 2019 Cycles: Applications will be submitted within ZoomGrants.
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Additional Criteria/Information(specific to this program)
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* 1. I certify that I am authorized to submit this application on behalf of the agency. * 2. I certify all information contained in the application is accurate. * 3. I acknowledge that any resulting contract and grant award will include significant state requirements that will have to be adhered to during the grant period. * 4. I have entered the appropriate DCJ personnel as collaborators to this application.
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See Navigation instructions for more information. DCJ Collaborators MUST be added to this Application: all grant programsDCJGMS@state.co.us NCHIP: cdps_dcj_nchip@state.co.us Coverdell: cdps_dcj_coverdell@state.co.us Formula: cdps_dcj_title2@state.co.us
If Organizational information has already been reviewed by DCJ in a prior grant, DO NOT CHANGE the Organizational information without first consulting CindyA.Johnson@state.co.us). Changing information that has already been validated may result in a delay in processing payments or other aspects of your grant application.
Project Name/Project Title
Amount Requested
Applicant Information
First Name
Last Name
Telephone
Email
Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
ZIP+4/Postal Code
Country
Organization Information
(changes to this data will be reflected on all other applications for this organization)
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Organizational Details
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1. Applicant "Doing Business As" (DBA) under a parent company/unit of government?
2. Full Legal Entity Name. This is the information that will be used on the Grant Agreement, if awarded. This entity must have the legal authority to enter into and sign a legal binding document on behalf of the entity. (this field was revised 8/18) e.g. Office of the District Attorney 12th District // Adams County, 17th Judicial District Attorney // Regents of the University of Colorado
3. Legal Entity Physical Address Enter the Legal Entity Street Address, City, State, Zip + 4 (e.g. 700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000, Lakewood, CO 80215-8957)
4. Applicant Type
5. Enter the district information for the physical address of your organization
6. Are you a State of Colorado Agency?
7. Legal Entity County Enter the County of your legal entity address
The Goals & Objectives are located on the "Tables" tab.
Project Duration
1. Project Start Date 01/01/2022
2. Project End Date 12/31/2022
Application Type
3. Select the Application Type that you would be completing.
Project Officials
4. Project Director: Name Enter salutation, first, last, title, agency (e.g. Mrs. Sally Smith, Program Coordinator, ABC Company)
5. Project Director: Email Address
6. Project Director: Phone Number
7. Financial Officer: Name Enter salutation, first, last, title, Agency (e.g. Mr. John Doe, Senior Accountant, ABC Accounting Services)
8. Financial Officer: Email Address
9. Financial Officer: Phone Number
10. Signature Authority: Name Enter salutation, first, last, title, agency (e.g. Ms. Jane Austen, County Commissioner Chair, ABC Company).
11. Signature Authority: Mailing Address Street Address, City, State, Zip + 4 (e.g. 700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000, Lakewood, CO 80215-8957)
12. Signature Authority: Email Address
13. Signature Authority: Phone Number
Statement of Work
14. Project Abstract: Summarize your project in the space provided
15. Coverdell Purpose Area
16. Problem Statement: What is the problem that the project will be addressing? See instructions for further information.
17. NCHIP Prority Area (A): Updating and automating case outcomes from courts and prosecutors in state records and the FBI’s Criminal History File. Enter "NA" if this project area does not apply.
18. NCHIP Prority Area (B): Automating access to information concerning persons prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm and transmitting relevant records to III, NCIC, and the NICS Index, including persons who have been adjudicated as a mental defective or have been committed to a mental institution; are unlawful users of, or addicted to, any controlled substance; are the subject of protection or restraining orders; or have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
19. NCHIP Prority Area (C): Full participation in the III and National Fingerprint File (NFF), including adoption and implementation of the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact. Enter "NA" if this project area does not apply.
20. NCHIP Prority Area (D): Improving the quality, completeness, and accessibility of records at the national level, particularly with regard to the NICS. Enter "NA" if this project area does not apply.
21. NCHIP Project Plan (a) Describe the extent to which proposed grant activities. Will result in more records being available to systems queried by the NICS, including through federal and state and criminal history records, NCIC, and the NICS Index. Clearly describe how project activities will be implemented and how the proposed activities will result in the projected outcomes. See instructions for further information.
22. NCHIP Project Plan (b) Describe the extent to which proposed grant activities. Recognizes the role of the courts in ensuring complete records. Clearly describe how project activities will be implemented and how the proposed activities will result in the projected outcomes. See instructions for further information.
23. NCHIP Project Plan (c) Describe the extent to which proposed grant activities. c) Are reasonable in light of the applicant’s current level of system development and statutory framework. Clearly describe how project activities will be implemented and how the proposed activities will result in the projected outcomes. See instructions for further information.
24. NCHIP Project Plan (d) Demonstrates the technical feasibility of the proposed task(s) and details the specific implementation plan to achieve the intended deliverables. Clearly describe how project activities will be implemented and how the proposed activities will result in the projected outcomes. See instructions for further information.
25. ACCREDITATION: Based on the state's priorities, applicant agencies must be fully accredited or applying for funds to assist them in their pursuit of accreditation. Describe whether the agency applying for funds is accredited or applying for funds in pursuit of accreditation.
26. PROJECT PLAN: Clearly describe how project activities will be implemented and how the proposed activities will result in the projected outcomes. See instructions for further information.
27. PROJECT OUTCOMES (EXPECTED RESULTS) Describe how this proposed project will positively impact: a) Improvement in quality and timeliness.
28. PROJECT OUTCOMES (EXPECTED RESULTS) Describe how this proposed project will positively impact: b) Anticipated reduction in backlog.
29. PROJECT OUTCOMES (EXPECTED RESULTS) Describe how this proposed project will positively impact: c) Anticipated improvement in quality and timeliness of forensic results.
30. PROJECT OUTCOMES (EXPECTED RESULTS) Describe how this proposed project will positively impact: d) Anticipated benefit of education and training to reduce backlog and improve timeliness of results.
31. PROJECT OUTCOMES (EXPECTED RESULTS) Describe how this proposed project will positively impact: e) Planned steps to achieve accreditation to positively impact quality and/or timeliness of forensic results.
32. IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH - Explain the implementation approach to be used to accomplish the goals and objectives being proposed.
Coverdell only - In addition to submitting the required signed certifications answer the three question below
33. PLAN FOR FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORIES - Please provide the name of the unit of local government that has developed this plan and the years the plan covers. (Provide the signed certification on the Documents tab)
34. GENERALLY ACCEPTED LABORATORY PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES - Describe how the applicant agency complies with the certification. Provide the name of the certifying accreditation organization being used. See instructions for further information. (Provide the signed certification on the Documents tab)
35. EXTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS - Provide a detailed explanation of the process for ensuring an independent external investigation would be conducted in the event that an allegation of serious negligence or misconduct substantially affecting integrity. See instructions for further information. (Provide the signed certification on the Documents tab)
Budget Summary
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Budget Summary provides a snapshot of your current Award, including match. This information is NOT linked to the Budget Details provided on the "Tables" tab.
Budget Summary Requested/Awarded
Match columns apply to NCHIP only. Match is not applicable to Coverdell or Formula (Title II) grants. NOTE: If you see (Coverdell only) next to Indirect, please disregard.
Item Description
Grant Funds
Cash Match
In-Kind Match
Match Total
Project Total
Personnel
Supplies & Operating
Travel
Equipment
Consultants / Contracts
Indirect
Total $ 0.00
Total $ 0.00
Total $ 0.00
Total $ 0.00
Total $ 0.00
Tables (G&O, Budget Details, Additional Funding)
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Goals & Objectives: These are the elements against which the project will be evaluated and which will be used to report quarterly and final progress. Using the format below; provide project/program goal(s), objectives, outcomes, measurement and timeframe. See instructions for further information.
Each position must be listed separately and be accompanied by a description that provides justification for the amount requested and details the basis for determining the cost of each position. For each position, explain how the salary and fringe benefit rates were determined. See instructions for further information. NOTE: Match columns apply to NCHIP only. Match is not applicable to Coverdell or Formula (Title II). Match: Include in your description the source of match funds.
Each item must be listed and be accompanied by a description that provides justification for the budget items and details the basis for determining the cost of each item. See instructions for further information. Match: Include in your description the source of match funds.
Will this project be funded using ADDITIONAL FUNDS other than those provided from this grant, including match funding. Enter the amount of funds for the applicable funding sources. The purpose of this question is to collect information about other sources of funding that will support this project.
FNOTE: See the Reporting Schedule on the Grant Agreement tab to determine which report should be associated with each Report tab. The Narrative report should ONLY be attached to appropriate Report tab and should NOT be included on either the Financial (1-A) or Project Income (1-B) reports.
Review the following Grant Agreement text, Documents and Certifications. To accept, sign each item. Funds will not be disbursed until all items are signed.
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice
Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance
As Project Director, I certify that I have provided the Signature Authority with the opportunity to review the special conditions and federal requirements for this grant with the grant agreement.
As Project Director, I certify that I have provided the Signature Authority with the opportunity to review the special conditions and federal requirements for this grant with the grant agreement.
Financial
This application must be approved before you can submit any invoices.