Course Description

The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Law Enforcement Division, is pleased to announce law enforcement grant writing workshops/training. The 4 hour training will be held in each of the VSP divisions throughout the Commonwealth. This introductory “Law Enforcement Grant Writing Overview” course will focus on preparing grant applications specifically from a DCJS Law Enforcement perspective.  The training will review the essential components of the DCJS grant packet, including the Project Narrative (Needs Statement, Project Description and Budget Narrative).  The training will also review required DCJS forms for the application DCJS grant packet, including the application Facesheet and Itemized Budget form.   Participants will also receive an overview of the grant submission process, grant award and key post-award activities. 

Topics to be addressed

• Department of Criminal Justice Funding Sources
• Basic Grant Writing Tips
• Grant Application Forms:

                        Grant Facesheet, Itemized Budget and Goals/Objective Forms

• Grant Application Components:

                        Project Narrative: Needs Statement, Project Description and Budget Narrative

• Unallowable Expenses
• Performance Measures
• Grant Submission Process
• Grant Award and Post-Award Activities and Reporting

Who should attend?

This training is open to all Law Enforcement agency personnel who have the responsibility or desire to learn more about preparing grant applications for the Department of Criminal Justice Services. 

Partial In-service Credit

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for law enforcement officer will be available.

Cost

There is no registration fee to attend this training.

Travel, Lodging and Meals

Transportation, lodging and meals are the responsibility of the participant.

Training Time & Details

For all sessions with the exception of the May 10, 2018 training in Ashburn:

Registration begins at 7:30 am

Training begins at 8:00 am and concludes at 12:00 pm

May 10, 2018 session in Ashburn:

Registration begins at 6:30 am

Training begins at 7:00 am and concludes at 11:00 am

Registration

Pre-registration is required. Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.