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Community Prevention Mini-grants FY 2014/2015. PURPOSE. To encourage and assist county residents to develop lifestyles free of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs Educate our community on the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?.
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Community Prevention Mini-grants FY 2014/2015
PURPOSE • To encourage and assist county residents to develop lifestyles free of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs • Educate our community on the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? • Any established community organization or school districts providing services in Washington County
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION • All projects, services or activities proposed must be directly related to one of the following: ► Driving under the influence ► Prescription drug abuse ► Marijuana use • Both educational and alternative activity projects are encouraged
QUALIFICATIONS • Candidates are expected to have demonstrated success via past performance in the areas of program and service delivery for which they are seeking funding
SOUNDNESS OF APPROACH • Proposing organizations must be able to demonstrate the need for the service and the agency’s ability to fill those needs
COST • Cost is not the sole determinate, but will be considered as one of the evaluating criteria • Total dollar amount requested can not exceed the allowance of $2,000. • You will be required to return any unspent money over $50.00
SUSTAINABILITY • Ongoing projects are preferred to single events • Single events would need to show how future funding would be secured to ensure the continuation of the project
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS • All proposals must be completed in the format given. • Original proposal and four copies must be returned to this office by 4:30 PM on Monday October 13, 2014.
PROPOSED BUDGET • List all supplies that are to be purchased with this grant. No computers, DVD’s, Etc. can be purchased with the funds. • List other costs as well. Funds cannot be used to pay for salaries or for the use of gift cards. • Attach the most recent agency audit if available
TARGET POPULATION • Children/Youth • Pregnant Women • Women with Children • Multi-diagnosed Client • Families • Elderly
DATES TO REMEMBER • Proposals are due to this office Monday, October 13, 2014 no later than 4:30 pm. Please email to Barbmo@wdacinc.org and mail one signed copy to Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, 90 W. Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Washington PA 15301 • Notification of Grant Awards - Monday October 20, 2014 • Checks in the mail – the week of October 27, 2014 • Final reports due in this office before June 30, 2015
Report Requirements • Follow the format and forms included for the final report on the mini-grant. • Final reports on the mini-grant will be due in this office before June 30, 2014 • All original receipts must accompany the report.
Questions Call/Email Barb Mundell O’Hara Barbmo@wdacinc.org 724-223-1181 x113