Grants Assistant

Narrative sections

• Project Goals and Objectives (20%)

  Part of 15-page max narrative (double-spaced, 12pt, 1" margins)

  Outcomes from assigning/hiring prosecutors for cross-designation on alien fraud, drug, and human trafficking cases.

• Project Design and Implementation (35%)

  Activities, federal coordination, case referral, supervision; justify part-time if requested; describe any use of the 20% non-salary funds.

• Capabilities and Competencies (25%)

  Agency capacity, prosecutor qualifications, bar admission, prior federal partnership experience.

• Plan for Collecting Data Required for Performance Measures (20%)

  Semi-annual performance reporting in JustGrants.

Required items

• ▪SF-424 on Grants.gov
• ▪JustGrants Standard Applicant Information
• ▪Proposal abstract (2,000 characters)
• ▪Proposal narrative attachment (max 15 pages)
• ▪Budget + budget narrative
• ▪Statutory or other authority supporting document
• ▪Financial management questionnaire
• ○Letter of support from NFED, Criminal Division, or USAO — Listed as additional component — treat as practically required.
• ○Resumes, bar admission proof, certificate of good standing
• ○Implementation timeline

Action checklist

• Confirm Round 5 SF-424 was submitted in Grants.gov workspace.
• Contact Middle District PA USAO / DOJ about MOU and letter of support.
• Draft 15-page narrative (3 scored sections + data plan).
• Budget: prosecutor salary/fringe + optional ≤20% staffing/technology.
• Gather bar admission and good-standing docs for named prosecutors.
• Submit full package in JustGrants by Mon Jul 27, 8:59 PM ET.

Narrative sections

• Project Narrative (per SAMHSA Application Guide)

  Training first responders and community anchors on overdose reversal medications, emerging drug trends, Good Samaritan laws, and post-overdose referral. Report unduplicated clients served annually.

• Budget narrative

  Must align with required activities; prevention services must begin within 4 months of award.

Required items

• ▪SAMHSA Grants.gov application package
• ▪Attachment 1: Letters of commitment from service providers — Include ≥1 first responder org and ≥1 CBO; certification of 2+ years experience.
• ▪Attachment 9: Letters of commitment from community anchors — Minimum two community anchors (e.g., faith-based, barbershop, library).
• ▪Key personnel documentation (Project Director, Project Coordinator)
• ▪Budget and budget narrative

Action checklist

• Confirm county vs DA will be applicant of record on Grants.gov.
• Identify Project Director (25% LOE) and Project Coordinator (50% LOE).
• Secure LOCs from first responder partner + CBO + two community anchors.
• Draft narrative around OORM training, community engagement, post-overdose referral.
• Submit on Grants.gov by Mon Jul 27 (check NOFO for exact time).

Narrative sections

• Purpose of the Project (30%)

  10 pages total (single-spaced, OVW template)

  Why applying, goals/objectives, communities served.

• What Will Be Done (35%)

  Activities per goal, victim safety/offender accountability, outcomes and tracking, accessibility.

• Who Will Implement the Project (20%)

  Staff roles, partner coordination (MOU/letters reviewed with narrative).

• Budget (15%)

  Sample Budget Narrative attachment.

Required items

• ▪SF-424 + JustGrants Standard Applicant Information
• ▪Proposal abstract (2,000 characters)
• ▪Proposal narrative (OVW template, max 10 pages)
• ▪Budget + budget narrative
• ▪Rural Eligibility Documentation — Not required for federally recognized tribes.
• ○Memorandum of Understanding — If applicable per project partners.
• ▪Pre-award risk assessment questionnaire
• ▪Certification regarding out-of-scope activities
• ▪Summary data sheet + confidentiality notice

Action checklist

• Confirm whether county or nonprofit will lead (only one application).
• Complete Rural Eligibility Checklist for proposed service area(s).
• Assess PA priority-rural disadvantage vs prosecution partnership value.
• Draft 10-page OVW narrative with prosecution + victim services partners.
• Submit in JustGrants by Tue Jul 28, 4:59 PM ET.

Narrative sections

• Community policing plan / Problem-Focus Area

  Select one focus area (e.g., gun violence, fentanyl, domestic violence, school-based policing). Describe community impact and hiring plan.

• COPS Application Resource Guide sections

  Follow CHP-specific narrative and attachment requirements in the Application Resource Guide.

Required items

• ▪SF-424 + COPS JustGrants application
• ▪Hiring plan and Problem/Focus Area narrative
• ▪Budget showing entry-level salary/fringe per position
• ○Documentation for rehire/layoff scenarios if applicable

Action checklist

• Identify lead law enforcement agency (not DA).
• Confirm Grants.gov Step 1 was submitted by Jul 23.
• Choose Problem/Focus Area aligned with local priorities.
• Calculate positions (≤20% of sworn force, max 50).
• Submit in JustGrants by Wed Jul 29, 4:59 PM ET.

Narrative sections

• Task force structure and multijurisdictional plan

  Describe heroin investigation task force, partner agencies, and prosecution coordination.

• COPS AHTF Application Resource Guide

  Follow program-specific narrative, budget, and attachment requirements.

Required items

• ▪SF-424 + COPS JustGrants application
• ▪Task force MOU / partner letters
• ▪Budget and budget narrative

Action checklist

• Confirm PA eligibility in AHTF NOFO admission-state table.
• Identify task-force lead LE agency (regional or county).
• Confirm Grants.gov Step 1 submitted.
• Draft prosecution partnership role for DA (if joining task force).
• Submit in JustGrants by Wed Jul 29, 4:59 PM ET.

Narrative sections

• Task force plan

  Multijurisdictional meth enforcement strategy and prosecution coordination.

• COPS CAMP Application Resource Guide

  Program-specific attachments and budget.

Required items

• ▪Application forms per funder portal
• ▪Budget and budget narrative

Action checklist

• Confirm LE task-force lead agency.
• Verify Grants.gov Step 1 filed by Jul 23.
• Define DA prosecution support role.
• Submit JustGrants by Wed Jul 29, 4:59 PM ET.