Online Training
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The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new online training program—the BJA Grant Writing and Management Academy. The Academy is designed to assist criminal justice practitioners and state, local, and tribal jurisdictions, including community and faith-based organizations, through the grant-writing process and project management activities. Through self-paced modules, the user will learn about:
- Issues and requirements to consider before applying for BJA funds.
- Steps and development required to submit a well-rounded application.
- Management and administration necessary for a successful project.
- Supplemental information focusing on strategic planning and budget development.
Through the BJA Grant Writing and Management Academy, the grant writing process is broken down into five easy to follow, self paced modules:
Module 1: Before Applying for BJA Funds
This first module provides an overview of BJA, its funding opportunities, and the purpose of and the rules associated with grant funds. Here, applicant responsibilities are clarified so that applicants will know what is expected of them should they decide to apply for grant funds.
Module 2: Applying for BJA Funds
In the second module, viewers review pre-application activities, such as registration with www.grants.gov and solicitation format requirements. In addition, the module covers the application process, how applications are reviewed, and the timing of award announcements.
Module 3: Managing Your BJA Funds
Module 3 offers viewers an overview of various administrative and financial requirements associated with managing a federal grant project, provides suggestions and methods to help manage daily project activities, and discusses the importance of ensuring accountability in all project operations.
Modules 4: Strategic Planning
In module 4, viewers learn how to undertake sound project planning, helping projects run more effectively and efficiently in their operation.
Module 5: Budget Development
The fifth module is supplemental and provides in-depth information on budget development, budget categories, and how to construct a grant application budget narrative.
Click here to start your grant writing and management training today and prepare for the Fiscal Year 2011 season.
The Bureau of Justice Assistanceprovides assistance at the National Training and Technical Assistance Center. The center provides training opportunities, information, and other resources for the criminal justice community. BJA has created a one-stop-shop where you can learn more about BJA’s resources and services. Access BJA's newly designed training and technical assistance website here.
Learn more about specific topics by watching an animated overview.
- Grants.gov Overview – Watch an overview about Grants.gov.
- Grants.gov Eligibility – Determine whether you are eligible to apply for grants on Grants.gov.
- Finding Grant Opportunities on Grants.gov – Learn how to find grant opportunities and understand your search results.
- Organization Registration Overview – Watch an overview on how to register your organization with Grants.gov.
- Individual Registration Overview – Watch an overview on how to register with Grants.gov.
- Completing a Grants.gov Application – Watch an overview on how to apply using Adobe Reader.
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The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has launched Grants 101. It provides an overview of OJP grants and funding opportunities and describes the entire grant process from choosing what type of grant is right for your organization to how a grant is awarded. http://www.ojp.gov/grants101/ |
Have Questions about Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Grant Management System (GMS) reporting?
OJP has a computer based training program with various reporting modules: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/
Training Materials
NLECTC has developed a flyer to assist agencies to identify sources of funding opportunities for law enforcement and corrections. Click here for the grant sources NLECTC has identified
The OJP Financial Guide is the primary reference to assist award recipients in fulfilling their fiduciary responsibility to safeguard grant funds and ensure funds are used for the purposes for which they were awarded.
OJP encourages you to:
- Review the 2011 OJP Financial guide.
- Download the complete OJP Financial Guide to keep as a ready reference (pdf, 128 page)
The Council of State Governments Justice Center and International Community Corections Association present a PowerPoint with advice on developing your Grant Writing Skills. Click here for the presentation.
ASCA does not promote or endorse this product but wish to point to resources that grant writers and grant managers may find useful.
Grant Writer’s Handbook
For Successful Public Safety Grant Proposals
A 5-Step Process & Toolkit to Achieve State & Local Grant Success Goals - Over 215 pages
For details, go to www.GovernmentTrainingInc.com <http://www.GovernmentTrainingInc.com>
Written FOR the special needs of public safety (police, fire, EMS, Emergency Management) agencies
Questions?: Call or Email Barbara Musick at barbara.musick@governmenttraininginc.com or (941) 306-7968
Click here for more information about the Grant Writer's Handbook.
Click here for the web link to the Grant Writer's Handbook.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Grants Manual is a resource to state, local, and tribal government agencies and private, non-profit, and faithbased and community organizations interested in applying for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 grant funds. This grant writing manual is based on the insights of BJA staff and grant applicants and was written with considerable effort to keep pace with changes in the funding environment. This version was created specifically to support criminal justice professionals as they look to collaborate, build partnerships, and identify funding sources. Moreover, this manual is intended as a valuable resource for novice grant applicants who seek a foundation for successful grant writing. It is also meant to serve seasoned grant applicants who may be looking for a focused reference tool or an update on the latest developments in the BJA grant application process.
Request Training
If you have an area of the grants search, application, or management process you and your colleagues would like training on, share it here and we will do our best to help coordinate an event or post resources on that topic. Grantstrainingrequest@asca.net.