Community Prevention Mini-grantsFY 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/EmailBarb Mundell O’HaraBarbmo@wdacinc.org724-223-1181 x113