There are two approaches applicants take to finding a research partner if they select their partner before they submit the grant. The first approach is to find a research partner at a local college or university. Geographic proximity to your project can be an advantage as the evaluator will be familiar with your local community …
Some grant programs award extra points if you have a research partner. There are additional benefits to adding an evaluator to your next grant proposal, as well. Below are some of the most common benefits: Research partners can bring an independent and objective voice to your work, which can be helpful if you have a …
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Always start by asking for samples from your organization or partner organizations or units of local or state government you work with. Otherwise, a general template to follow can be found here.
Below are some useful guidelines to follow as you collect and present data in a grant application: If you are preparing a local or regional application, your application should provide local or regional data as well as some state-level data to provide context. Local applications should not rely solely on state-level data. Use a combination …
Participating in technical assistance opportunities aimed at leading your court or your justice system through a needs assessments process can be a very effective way to prepare for the grant season. There is not a single place to locate these types of opportunities but subscribing to email alerts from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office …
Federal agencies have a variety of training and technical assistance opportunities that are available to non-grantees. Opportunities range from peer-to-peer exchanges for programs that are in the planning phase, professional scholarships to attend training, and virtual and onsite training on topics that impact the court such as substance use disorders. If you are interested in …
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The scope of training and technical assistance varies by federal agency but generally involves connecting state, local, and tribal justice agencies, including courts, with national experts to provide assistance designed to address a specific need within the justice system. The State Justice Institute offers technical assistance in the form of grants to provide state or …
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Being a peer reviewer is an extremely helpful way of improving your grant writing skills. Not only will you have the opportunity to review a variety of applications from all over the country, but you will also better understand how to write an application in a way that makes it easier for the peer reviewer …
There are several questions you should answer to determine the “fit” of the grant opportunity for your court. These initial questions include: Does the funding opportunity align with your needs? Is your agency and your project eligible for the grant? Can your agency meet the mandatory requirements? When is the grant application due? Do you …
To get started with Grants.gov, you will first need to register for a Grants.gov account. There are several different types of Grants.gov accounts based on your role within your organization. This video walks new users through the different types of registration options and the steps to complete registration. If you prefer written instructions, you can …
