FAQ Group: Project Development

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 …

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ANSWER: There are several benefits to selecting a research partner/consultant during the planning stage if your procurement process allows for this.  Partnering at the outset will allow both parties to develop a shared understanding of the project from the very beginning and craft an appropriate scope of work based on the available resources. Selecting this …

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The answer to this question depends a bit on your project but there are several benefits to considering a partnership with an external partner who may serve as a subject-matter expert or an evaluator on your project.  Some of the benefits include: The individual or entity may have significant experience with the funder or the …

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Some grant programs release samples of applications that have been previously funded.  Reviewing these applications can be a useful starting point but it is important that you review the current requirements in the most recent solicitation as the required questions may change from year to year. Sample Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) …

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