Funding Opportunty:
Police & Youth Program for 2013/2014
April 2, 2013
The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) and its Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJAC) are offering the Police and Youth Program for 2013/2014. Local public agencies and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for one time funding of up to $10,000 to increase or enhance opportunities for youth and police to work together to benefit their community. It is expected that up to 25 projects will be awarded funding. The typical project will serve 15 to 30 youth through a series of activities providing positive opportunities for police and youth to interact. Participating police officers are encouraged to attend “Effective Police Interactions with Youth,” a one-day no-fee training offered by the JJAC. Training dates can be found at www.ct.gov/opm/JJYDtraining.
Contact name: Valerie LaMotte, valerie.lamotte@ct.gov
Contact phone: 860-418-6316
Contact FAX: 860-418-6496
Website: www.ct.gov/opm/jjydprograms
Additional Description: Applicant agencies may apply for funds to increase or enhance opportunities for youth and police to work together to benefit their community. The goals of the Police and Youth Program are to promote positive youth development and to increase the numbers of police officers who are experienced and comfortable working and interacting with youth.
Applications are due Friday, April 26, 2013. The full program with a Word version of the application form is available on OPM’s web site at www.ct.gov/opm/JJYDprograms and click on Police and Youth.
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Funding Opportunty:
School Attendance Program 2013/2014
April 2, 2013
The Office of Policy and Management
The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) and its Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJAC) are announcing the School Attendance Program for 2013/2014. School district members of the Connecticut Consortium on School Attendance are eligible to apply for one time funding of up to $10,000 to implement data-driven plans to improve school attendance. It is expected that up to 31 grants of $5,000 to $10,000 will be awarded.
Any school district can join the Consortium and apply for funds. Information on joining the Connecticut Consortium on School Attendance is available at the same Web address as the application materials and involves submission of student-level attendance data and identification of two contact persons.
Contact name: Valerie LaMotte; valerie.lamotte@ct.gov
Contact phone: 860-418-6316
Contact FAX: 860-418-6496
Website: www.ct.gov/opm/jjydprograms
Additional Description: Funds under the School Attendance Program must be used for technical assistance or program strategies in one or more of the following categories:
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Making Attendance a Priority – building awareness and commitment to regular school attendance in school buildings, in homes, and in the broader community.
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Establishing Effective Attendance Policies – ensuring that effective attendance policies are in place and enforced consistently across the district and within school buildings.
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Implementing Programs – providing best practice prevention and intervention approaches.
Applications are due Friday, April 26, 2013. The full program with a Word version of the application form is available on OPM’s web site at www.ct.gov/opm/JJYDprograms and click on School Attendance.
