8/1/2017
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE
Grants and Community Services Division
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Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program (CSAGP)
Fiscal Year (FY) 2018
Summary Page
In an effort to reduce sexual assaults on college campuses, the Michigan Legislature appropriated $600,000 from the FY 2018 General Fund to support new or innovative education, awareness, prevention, reporting, and/or bystander intervention programs. The Michigan State Police (MSP), Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder, and Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board (MDSVPTB) are seeking applications for the CSAGP. Grant funds will be awarded competitively.
Eligibility
Applicants are limited to individual public or non-public universities/colleges or community colleges with a physical presence (e.g., a campus where students attend classes) in the state of Michigan. This is a competitive grant program and submission of an application by an eligible applicant does not guarantee funding.
Deadline
A completed and signed application (including any attachments) must be received by the MSP, Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD) via email to by 12 p.m. (noon) EDT on October 19, 2017. There will be no extensions of this deadline. Applications received by the MSP/GCSD after 12 p.m. (noon) EDT on October 19, 2017, will not be considered for funding.
Contact Information
For questions about this solicitation or grant application form, please email .
Release date: August 31, 2017
Table of Contents
General Information 3
Program Purpose 3
Program Goal 3
Eligibility 3
Requirements/Criteria 3
Application Process 3
Deadline 3
Selection Criteria 3
Grant Period 4
Notification Process 4
FY 2018 Appropriation Amount 4
Source of Funds 4
Public Disclosure of Application 4
Contact 4
Application Instructions 5
Part I. Applicant Information 5
Part II. Project Overview 5
Part III. Contact Information 5
Part IV. Project Details 6
Part V. Grant Budget 6
Part VI. Certification 7
Conditions 7
Implementation of Project 7
Project Clarification 7
Eligible Expenditures 7
Ineligible Expenditures 7
Expenditures 8
Release of Funds 8
Reporting Requirements 8
General Information
Program Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to fund the development of new and innovative programs to reduce and/or eliminate sexual assault on college campuses, with the intent of improving the safety and security of all students in campus environments throughout the state of Michigan.
Program Goal
The goal of this grant is to support new and innovative solutions to address the problem of sexual assault on university/college campuses in Michigan.
Eligibility
Applications are accepted directly from individual public or non-public universities/colleges, or community colleges with a physical presence (e.g., a campus where students attend classes) in the state of Michigan. Applicants must have a sexual assault policy that meets Title IX requirements to be considered an eligible applicant.
Requirements/Criteria
· A completed application with detailed information, including all required attachments and signature page, as required by this solicitation.
· Project will start after December 1, 2017, and be completed by November 30, 2018.
· Priority will be given to projects that involve one or more of the following:
o multiple student groups and organizations working collaboratively
o campus groups in partnership with local community sexual assault agencies
o student-driven peer-to-peer awareness and prevention campaigns
o innovative bystander intervention strategies
o strong emphasis on engaging student groups such as Greek life or athletics
· No more than two applications will be accepted from each university/college. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that this requirement is met and is not the responsibility of the MSP. If more than two applications are submitted from the same applicant, then as a courtesy only, the MSP will notify the highest ranking official of the university/college and request confirmation of which two applications are the official applications. If there is no response to this request, all applications submitted by that university/college will be disregarded.
· Projects will be funded on a reimbursement-only basis.
Application Process
The CSAGP application form will be available online beginning on August 31, 2017, at www.michigan.gov/cjgrants. Applicants are encouraged to start working on their applications as soon as possible after the form is made available in order to have a sufficient amount of time to complete the application. Applicants are also encouraged to read this instruction form (ADM-225) in its entirety in order to have a comprehensive understanding of all CSAGP requirements. To be considered for funding, a completed and signed application (including all required attachments) must be received by the MSP/GCSD via email to by 12 p.m. (noon) EDT on October 19, 2017. There will be no extensions of this deadline. Applications received by the MSP/GCSD after 12 p.m. (noon) EDT on October 19, 2017, will not be considered for funding.
Deadline
A completed and signed application (including any attachments) must be received by the MSP/GCSD via email to by 12 p.m. (noon) EDT on October 19, 2017. There will be no extensions of this deadline. Applications received by the MSP/GCSD after 12 p.m. (noon) EDT on October 19, 2017, will not be considered for funding.
Selection Criteria
This is a competitive grant program. Applications will be selected for funding based on eligibility, project narrative, budget narrative, budget, project goals, objectives, and performance measures. The selection committee will consist of representatives from the Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder, MDSVPTB, MSP, and other representatives from victim service providers.
Grant Period
If awarded, the grant period will cover the time period of December 1, 2017, through November 30, 2018.
Notification Process
Applicants selected for a grant award will receive a final award letter and grant agreement documents on or before December 1, 2017 (this notification will be made via email to the authorized official and project director). Signed grant agreement documents must be returned via email to no later than January 25, 2018.
Reimbursement of funds will not occur until signed grant agreement documents are received by the MSP/GCSD.
FY 2018 Appropriation Amount
Approximately $600,000 in funding will be available through the CSAGP. There is no limit or cap to funding awards other than the appropriation amount. Applicants may apply for up to $600,000.
Source of Funds
The CSAGP is funded from the state FY 2018 General Fund, as appropriated in Article XVI of Public Act 107 of 2017.
Public Disclosure of Application
Application contents are subject to the Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 et seq.
Contact
For questions regarding the CSAGP, please contact the MSP/GCSD by email at
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Application Instructions
Part I. Applicant Information
1. Applicant Name - The name of the university/college that has the authority and responsibility for the administration of the project, in accordance with project conditions. The applicant must be a university/college with a physical presence in the state of Michigan.
2. Applicant DUNS - The unique nine-digit identification number from Dun & Bradstreet for the university/college.
3. Applicant Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) - FEIN is issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
4. Applicant County - County in which the applicant is located.
5. Mailing Address - Street number and name, including suite number, if applicable, of the applicant.
6. City - City in which the applicant is located.
7. State - State in which the applicant is located. State must be listed as Michigan (MI) to be considered eligible.
8. ZIP Code - ZIP code in which the applicant is located.
9. University/College Population - Total student population of the applicant.
10. Population of Students Living on Campus - The total population of students that live on the campus of the applicant at the time of application. If the applicant has multiple campus locations, indicate the student on-campus population for the campus where the project will be implemented. If the applicant does not have on-campus living quarters, please list N/A (not applicable).
11. State Senate District(s) - List the state senate district(s) in which the applicant is located. To determine the applicant’s state senate district(s), visit www.senate.michigan.gov/fysbyaddress.html.
12. State Representative District(s) - List the state representative district in which the applicant is located. To determine the applicant’s state representative district, visit http://house.michigan.gov/mhrpublic.
13. Total Number of Sexual Assaults Reported to Campus or Local Law Enforcement Over the Past Three Years (2014, 2015, 2016) - List the total number of sexual assaults reported campus officials, campus law enforcement, and/or local law enforcement in 2014, 2015, and 2016 that occurred on the applicant’s campus. If known, please also provide the number of sexual assaults that were reported to any of the above listed officials or agencies in 2014, 2015, and 2016 which took place off campus, but involved students who attend school on the applicant’s campus.
Part II. Project Overview
14. Project Title - Provide a short name that is descriptive of the work that will be done.
15. Estimated Start Date - List the estimated start date for the project. Estimated start date must be on or after December 1, 2017.
16. Estimated Completion Date - List the estimated completion date of the project. Estimated completion date must be on or before November 30, 2018.
17. Estimated Total Project Cost - Provide the estimated total cost of the project.
18. Grant Amount Requested - The amount of funding the applicant is requesting. Depending on the total amount applied for by all applicants, the MSP may award a smaller amount than requested.
19. Additional Partners Participating in the Project - Applicants are encouraged to work with multiple groups or organizations, including student organizations, sexual assault advocacy groups, law enforcement, businesses, or other agencies or organizations concerned about sexual assault. A signed letter of commitment must be included for all partners participating in this project. Priority will be given to applications that include meaningful collaboration with multiple partners.
20. Does the University/College Have a Sexual Assault Policy? Answer yes or no to this question. If yes, attach a copy of the policy to the application. If no, the university/college is not eligible to apply.
Part III. Contact Information
21. Project Director Name - Individual responsible for the implementation of the project.
22. Title - Full title of the individual assigned as the project director.
23. Address - Street number and name, including suite number, if applicable, of the project director.
24. City - City in which the university/college is located.
25. State - Must be MI.
26. ZIP Code - ZIP code in which the university/college is located.
27. Email Address - Email address of the project director.
28. Phone Number - Phone number of the project director.
29. Financial Officer Name - Individual responsible for the financial accounting of project-related expenditures.
30. Title - Full title of the individual assigned as the financial officer.
31. Address - Street number and name, including suite number, if applicable, of the financial officer.
32. City - City in which the financial officer is located.
33. State - Must be MI.
34. ZIP Code - ZIP code in which the financial officer is located.
35. Email Address - Email address of the applicant financial officer.
36. Phone Number - Phone number of the applicant financial officer.
37. Authorized Official Name - Individual authorized to enter into an agreement with the MSP in order to accept grant funds.
38. Title - Full title of the individual listed as the authorized official.
39. Address - Street number and name, including suite number, if applicable, of the authorized official.
40. City - City in which the authorized official is located.
41. State - State in which the authorized official is located.
42. ZIP Code - ZIP code in which the authorized official is located.
43. Email Address - Email address of the authorized official.
44. Phone Number - Phone number of the authorized official.
Part IV. Project Details
45. Program Narrative - As a separate attachment to the application document, provide a program narrative using the following criteria: Microsoft Word document, single spaced, using standard 10-point font (Arial), with 1-inch margins, not exceed three pages. The following sections must be included in the program narrative:
a. Statement of the Problem - Describe the nature and scope of sexual assault issues faced by students on the campus of the applicant.
b. Describe your current sexual assault program:
i. Strengths – Describe the strengths of your current sexual assault program.
ii. Weaknesses – Describe the weaknesses of your current sexual assault program.
iii. Opportunities – Describe new opportunities that could help your campus address the weaknesses identified above.
iv. Challenges – Describe the challenges that limit the effectiveness of your program or the pursuit of opportunities to address identified weaknesses.
c. Project Design and Implementation - Describe the new strategy, including goals and objectives, to address specific problem(s) identified in the statement of the problem, including identification and experience of key personnel, departments, or organizations that will be responsible for the work of the project. Describe how the identified strategy will be evidence-based in the reduction of campus sexual assault. Include within this section the intended target audience for the project (e.g., freshman students, all students, off-campus residents).
d. Work Plan and Project Timeline - Provide a work plan that details the implementation steps needed to ensure the project’s success, as well as the projected outcomes at each step and projected completion dates.
e. Performance Measures - Applicants must describe how they will measure the success of the project.
Part V. Grant Budget
46. Budget Worksheet - Applicants are required to submit a budget, which includes the following information:
a. Funding priority of each budget line item.
b. Name or type of equipment/supplies being purchased, training being offered, computer program being developed, position title of salaries being paid, type of fringe benefits being paid, name of consultant being hired, or name of company being contracted with.
c. Quantity of equipment/supplies being purchased, training program being offered, computer program being developed, position title of salaries being paid, type of fringe benefits being paid, name of consultant being hired, or name of company being contracted with.