2022-October Delinquency Prevention Program (DPP)

The Montana Board of Crime Control (MBCC) is soliciting proposals for Delinquency Prevention Program Grants to be funded by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). MBCC’s Delinquency Prevention Program provides funding to prevent delinquency among at-risk and justice-involved youth using evidence-based restorative justice methods, coordination of care, and mentoring. Program staff will assess the strengths and needs of youth participants and develop individualized treatment/prevention plans designed to reduce risk factors and support protective factors for delinquency. Programs will at a minimum use the Montana Experiences and Expressions Screener (EES) to identify youth needs and refer participants to additional services as needed. MBCC encourages programs to develop supplemental questions to identify existing strengths and protective factors among youth and their families. Restorative interventions such as victim-offender mediation, peacemaking circles, and family group conferencing will be provided to youth referred for minor legal violations, school infractions, or other risk factors when appropriate. MBCC will arrange restorative justice training for program staff. Applicants should prepare for staff time and travel costs to attend a 2-day training on October 6th-7th in Fairmont, MT. Only units of local government (cities, counties, and school districts) are eligible to apply. However, eligible applicants may subgrant to or contract with local nonprofits (see Eligibility Information). MBCC strongly encourages applicants to collaborate with other stakeholders while planning and implementing the program. Successful applicants will address specific barriers facing communities under one or more of MBCC’s priority areas and demonstrate continuous sustainability efforts. The application process is competitive. Previous funding does not guarantee an award during this funding cycle. Approximately $417, 917 will be available during the project period, depending upon availability of federal funds. MBCC anticipates awarding one or two programs.

Applicants having questions or requiring clarification or interpretation of any section within this funding opportunity must address these issues via the email address listed above by the date listed above. Clear reference to the funding opportunity section and item in question must be included in the request. Questions received after the close date will not be considered. Program-specific questions cannot be addressed during the solicitation period. Written responses to all questions received by the deadline will be posted in the Opportunity Details section of this funding opportunity within seven calendar days. Applicants should consult the Question Submission response prior to posting a question to avoid duplication and prior to submitting an application to avoid missing potentially assistive material. Any other form of interpretation of this funding opportunity will not be binding upon MBCC.

Eligible applicants include units of local government. This includes cities, counties, and school districts. Eligible agencies may contract with other organizations to provide specific services or subgrant to local nonprofits. For any subawards or contracts, the appropriate procurement process must be followed (2 CFR §200.318-327). The applicant agency is (at minimum) responsible for all administrative responsibilities for the grant. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, submitting the application, submitting quarterly financial and narrative reports to MBCC, collecting data for semiannual federal reports, maintaining award and subaward documentation, and monitoring any subrecipients for compliance with state and federal requirements.