“Innovative Grants”

Request for Proposals (RFP)

The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS)

One ParkTower, 34 Peachtree Street, Suite 800

Atlanta, GA 30303

Telephone: 404-656-6996 Toll Free: 1-888-420-0767

Fax: 404-651-9107


GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction...... 3

GOHS Mission Statement...... 3

Program Guidelines...... 4

Program Parameters...... 7

Eligibility Criteria...... 8

Grant Period...... 10

Training...... 10

Grant Application...... 10

Proposal Submission...... 10

eGOHS:Submission Procedures...... 11

Instructions for Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader (Attachment A)...... 12

GOHS Requirements for Non-Profit Organizations (Attachment B)...... 14

Samples of Program Objectives, Activities and Evaluations (Attachment C). 16

Allowable and Unallowable Costs (Attachment D) ...... 22

Registration and Fax Back Form(Attachment E)...... 23

Directions to Training Location...... 24

Grants to Develop “Innovative” Highway Safety Programs to Save Lives in Georgia

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for Georgians between the ages of 1 and 34. In 2004, Georgia experienced 1,641 motor vehicle crash fatalities with a death rate of 1.46 deaths per 100-million vehicle miles traveled. Thirty percent (30%) of Georgia crash fatalities were alcohol-related. Males make up forty-nine (49%) of Georgia’s population and sixty-six percent 66% of alcohol crash fatalities. Teens are seven percent (7%) of the population and thirteen percent (13%) of the crash fatalities. Seniors, seventy-five years of age and older, are four percent (4%) of the population and eight percent (8%) of the crash fatalities. An average of seventy-three (73) children nine and younger are killed each year on Georgia’s roadways (GOHS Data Source).

Motor vehicle crashes exact an enormous cost in lives lost or permanently altered. The estimated economic cost of motor vehicle crash fatalities in Georgia in 2004 was more than $7.9 billion. The daily cost to the state is over $20.6-million. In the last ten years (1994-2004), the estimated cumulative economic cost of motor vehicle fatalities was over $84.6-billion. As Georgiamoves forward into the new millennium, facing more growth, more traffic, more drivers, new challenges, and increased exposure and risk, motor vehicle crashes will continue to threaten the safety of our citizens.

The Mission of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is: To educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs that reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

Program Guidelines

Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has been granted federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to promote the development and implementation of innovative programs to address highway safety problems. Proposed programs must address one or more of the following issues:

Underage Drinking Prevention Programs

Public awareness, education and information programs targeted to underage drivers in regards to drinking age laws, zero tolerance laws and respective penalties.

  1. Populations ages of 15-17
  2. Populations ages of 18-20

A program to educate alcoholic beverage retailers and servers about both on- and off-premise consumption and the civil, administrative and/or criminal penalties.

An overall enforcement program directed at the sale and purchase of alcoholic beverages involving persons under the age of 21 that can be implemented locally throughout the state.

A peer prevention program for underage drinking that involves persons under the age of 21.

Young Adult Drinking and Driving Program

A program designed to reduce the incidence of alcohol-impaired driving by persons between the ages of 21 and 34, which must involve at least one of the following components: 1) participation of employers, 2) participation of colleges and universities, or 3) participation of hospitality industry.

Programs designed to increase seat belt usage among teen drivers and passengers, awareness of the Teenage and Adult Drivers’ Responsibility Act laws, and safe and defensive driving techniques will be considered.

Programs that involve partnerships with law enforcement are preferred

Programs that target the highest risk population(men) is suggested.

Judges and Prosecutorial Programs

A program designed to train judges and prosecutors on highway safety issues, including but not limited to: standardized field sobriety testing techniques, innovative sentencing techniques, update on new traffic laws and license sanctioning procedures, effective prosecution of DUI offenders, and incorporating treatment as appropriate into judicial sentencing for drivers between the ages of 21 and 34 who have been convicted of first time DUI/DWI.

A program designed to remove repeated DUI offenders from Georgia’s roadways through innovative prosecutorial/adjudication programs.

Law Enforcement Programs

A program designed to implement innovative highly visible and highly publicized law enforcement strategies to reduce highway safety crashes, injuries and fatalities.

Occupant Protection Programs

Education and training programs that increase seat belt usage and lead to increased use of properly installed child safety restraint systems. The program must be designed to reach areas with low seat belt and child safety seat usage, non-English speaking populations and/or pick-up truck drivers.

Programs addressing young drivers and passengers are also preferred.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Programs

Enforcement and education programs designed to decrease injury and death of pedestrians to include but not limited to the following: (1) Development and implementation of a pedestrian safety school curriculum for children in grades kindergarten - elementary. (2) Enforcement and public information and education programs in high-risk areas. (3) Partnerships with local businesses and community groups to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities.

Information, education and skill enhancement bicycle safety programs that include parental involvement and focus on helmet use, visibility and law.

Older Drivers and Passengers

 The aging Georgia population is more susceptible to fatal injury than younger motor vehicle occupants. While older Georgians (75 and older) were 4% of the 2000 population, they represented 8% of the crash fatalities that occurred that year. Programs targeting this age group need to be developed and implemented to reverse these alarming trends. The program should be a skill-based program for older drivers to enhance driving skill or educational programs that focus on relevant physical cognitive changes of aging.

Motorcycle Safety Education Program

A program designed to increase enforcement, provide education and awareness to communities or organizations to promote safe motorcycle operations to include motorcycle helmet use. Motorcycle safety death rates are growing more rapidly than any other cause of death in Georgia. A preventive program that seeks to counter this problem is needed.

A program designed to partner with motorcycle retailers and manufacturers and enhance the skill of the motorcycle driver. Program must be in compliance with Georgia Department of Driver Services regulations.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Because survival and less debilitating injuries from motor vehicle crashes are related to the timeliness and quality of care rendered by EMS personnel, GOHS will consider funding projects designed to: improve response promptness; training of personnel for traffic injuries; EMS equipment and related supplies; improve EMS data collection and evaluation; identify deficiencies and recommendations for a state-wide fully functional trauma system; and public information and education efforts to promote EMS improvements and other traffic safety programs

and messages.

Minority Highway Safety Programs

Programs focused on minorities, particularly the populations of non-English asa primary language. These programs should focus on the awareness of the laws especially related to safety belt use, child restraint use and impaired driving.

Program Parameters

For detailed information in completing each of the referenced program parameters below, applicant must complete the entire section required in eGOHS Application Menu section. All proposals must provide the following information:

  1. Problem Identification: The problem statement must clearly define the problem(s) you plan to address. The statement must provide a concise description of the problem(s), where it is occurring, the population affected, how, when the problem is occurring, etc. Include consecutive years of the most recent data to establish the conditions and the extent of the problem(s). (Charts graphs, and percentages are effective ways of displaying the required data).
  1. Program Assessment: Through this assessment you must identify the resources that the community/jurisdictions is currently using to address the problem(s) identified under the problem identification section mentioned above. Review and note activities and results of past and current efforts, indicating what did or did not work. Assess resources to determine what is needed to more effectively address the problem(s). Identify local laws, policies, safety advocate groups and organizations that may supports/inhibit the success of the project.
  1. Project Objectives, Activities and Evaluation: The objective must indicateexactlywhat you plan to do to impact the problem(s) identified in the Problem Identification section mentioned above. The activities must clearly identify the steps needed to accomplish each objective. A comprehensive evaluation plan must be developed to explain how you will measure the outcome of each proposed activity listed in this section. (See Sample Objectives, Activities and Evaluation – Attachment C)
  1. Media Plan: Describe the plan for announcing the award of this grant to your community. Identify the media outlets available to your project. Discuss how you plan to keep the public informed of grant activities throughout the entire project period.
  1. Resource Requirements: Statement must list the resources needed in order to accomplish the objectives listed above. Requirements may include but not be limited to personnel, equipment, supplies, training needs and public information/educational materials. A brief description of how and by whom the resources will be used is also required.
  1. Self Sufficiency: This statement must reflect a plan of action that explains how the activities of the project will be continued after federal funds are no longer available to implement this project. The self-sufficiency plan must identify potential sources of non-federal funds.
  1. Milestone Chart: This chartmust provide a summary of the projected activities to be accomplished on a monthly basis. This section must reflect the activities described in the Project Objectives, Activitiesand Evaluation Section mention above.
  1. Budget: Each budget item(s) must be allowable, reflects a reasonable cost and be necessary to carry out the objectives and activities of the project.
  2. Personnel Services (Salaries and Fringes)
  3. Regular Operating Expenses
  4. Travel of Employees
  5. Equipment Purchases
  6. Contractual Services
  7. Per Diem and Fees
  8. Computer Charges and Computer Equipment
  9. Telecommunications
  10. Motor Vehicle Purchases

Note: See Attachment D for Allowable and Non Allowable Expenses.

  1. Grant Terms and Conditions: Applicants are required to meet all applicable federal and state laws and requirements.
  1. Certifications and Signatures: Applicants must agree to abide by the Grant Terms and Conditions within this section.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Potential grantees/partners include, but is not limited to: local law enforcement agencies, county health departments, elementary, high schools, colleges and universities, citizen groups, civic organizations, churches and faith-based communities, county councils, mayors, EMS, fire department, county agencies, not-for-profit organizations (i.e. Safe Kids of Georgia, MADD, etc. and others.

2. Grant awards to any single grantee will be between $10,000 and $250,000.

  1. Grantee(s) must provide an organizational management plan that clearly outlines the channels of communication and responsibility.
  1. Full time positions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for grants over $100,000.
  1. Grantee(s) must demonstrate its willingness and ability to accept and implement the planned programs by showing staffing, equipment, office space and other resources that will be dedicated to this effort.
  1. Grantee(s) must report in the grant application whether or not its organization collects and is willing to disseminate critical data necessary to demonstrate the effectiveness of a before and after project impact. Programs planned, implemented and evaluated must be “specific” and focused on the issues of saving lives and reducing injuries. Evaluation tools must measure outcomes and the grantees MUST be able to show that numbers were decreased or increased as applicable in all emphasis areas at the end of the grant. All exceptions must be documented and explained. Grantees will be required to collect and report GOHS required data on highway safety programs that are supported by this grant to demonstrate the required change.
  1. Programs planned should be necessary programs that will reach the goals stated. Programs that are “nice,” or “feel good,” or evaluated by anecdotal comments should not be proposed. All evaluations must be approved by GOHS.
  1. The cost for developing the proposal is the sole responsibility of the potential grantee. GOHS will not provide reimbursement for such costs.

10. Applications submitted must include letters of support/references from at least two of the following: local law enforcement, school systems, local safety advocate organizations and/or medical organizations.

  1. GOHS will make payments to selected grantees based on monthly reimbursement of approved project expenditures.
  1. GOHS reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted in response to this request.
  1. Selected grantee(s) must be willing to submit utilizing eGOHS monthly activity reports concurrent with a monthly claim for reimbursement report by the 20th of the following month. The activity report must be submitted and approved in order to be reimbursed for activities/services rendered.
  1. Non-profit organizations must be willing to adhere by GOHS requirements for Non-Profit Organizations (See Attachment B).
  1. Applications must receive a rating of 70% or above to be considered for funding. Applicants receiving a rating of 69% and below will not be funded by GOHS.

Grant Period

The grant period will be from October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007.

Grant Training

Training: / Mandatory First-time Potential Grantees
Optional / Refresher for Renewal Grantees
(See Attachment for Registration Information)
Date:
Registration: Conference: / April 17, 2006
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Location: / GeorgiaPublicSafetyTrainingCenter
Forsyth, Georgia

Note: Should you choose to apply for funding, you must complete a Registration and Fax Back Form for each attendee. (See Attachment E)

Grant Application

GOHS Grant Applications and Instructions may be obtained by logging on to: and click onto eGOHS (See Attachment A) or go directly to the website: .

Proposal Submission

Grant Application must be submitted via eGOHS

by close of business May 26, 2006 (5:00 p.m.)

All questions must be addressed via email, letter or telephone to

Mr. Spencer Moore, Division Director of Planning & Programs.

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
Attn: Mr. Spencer Moore
One ParkTower, Suite800
34 Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA30303
404-656-6996
.

eGOHS:Submission Procedures

Grant Submissions

ALL grant applications must be submitted through the online Electronic Grants for the Office of Highway Safety (eGOHS) System.

  • The link to be website is:
  • You must first create a user new account to se up your Agency’s profile.
  • Approval to utilize eGOHS may take up to 48 hours.
  • One (1)certification page with original signatures must be forwarded to the following address:

Governor's Office of Highway Safety

Planning and Programs Division

One ParkTower

34 Peachtree Street, Suite 800

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Special Note: The signatures on the Certification Page must be in blue ink. Stamped signatures are not accepted.

Grant Selection Types

GA = General Application (All Applications except: SADD, TEN and YA)

  • City Government
  • CountyGovernment
  • Emergency Medical Service
  • Individual Consultant/Contractor
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Police Department
  • Public Health
  • Sheriff’s Office
  • State Agency

SADD = Students Against Destructive Decisions

  • Funds only available for GeorgiaHigh Schools (K-12).

TEN = Traffic Enforcement Networks

  • Funds are only available for the “sixteen (16)” Traffic Enforcement Networks

YA = Young Adult

  • Funds available only for State Universities/Colleges/Technical Schools

INSTRUCTIONS FOR Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

(Attachment A)

NOTE: These instructions only apply if you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer system. If your computer system already has Adobe installed, then Download the instructions, skip this process.

To subscribe to the eGOHS grant management system and apply for available grants, please follow these steps:

  1. Using either an Internet Explorer or Netscape web browser, go to the following website: Click on the eGOHS logo or go directly to the website:
  2. Your Adobe Acrobat Reader must be opened in order to download the Instructions. If you do not have an updated version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, you must download them first.
  3. Click on the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  4. Go to Downloadson the left.
  5. Click on Free Adobe Reader(open).
  6. Step 1 of 2 (pull downs)
  7. Language: English is the default.
  8. Connection speed: select dial-up or broadband.
  9. Platform: Select the version of Windows on your computer.
  10. Step 2 of 2
  11. Download the full version of Adobe Reader
  12. Download the Adobe Yahoo! Toolbar (optional)
  13. Download free Photoshop Album 2.0 (optional)
  14. Adobe Reader license agreement (read and return to the screen)
  15. Continue
  16. Adobe Reader
  17. Download (follow the instructions for the download)
  18. Once your have completely downloaded the application you may now open your Adobe Reader, to get the instructions for the grant application process.
  19. Download the instructions for registering and applying for grants by clicking on the Instructions for Registration and Applications under the “Downloads”.
  20. Go to create New User Account to setup your agency profile.
  21. The following information in mandatory fields must be completed under Add Contact Information.
  22. First Name,
  23. Last Name,
  24. Agency Address,
  25. City,
  26. State,
  27. Zip,
  28. Telephone Number,
  29. Mail Preference, and
  30. Email Address.
  31. Find Agency. If it is not listed, contact GOHS Help Desk (see below to set up).
  32. Click Register.
  33. Once you have received acceptance notification from GOHS, use the instructions to guide you through the RFP (Request for Proposal) grant process.

If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact Clareon Giles at 404-656-6996, Toll Free 1-888-420-0767, or via email: .
GOHS REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS