Recovery Act:  Connecticut Local Pass-Through Justice Assistance Grant

Instructions for Preparing the “Narrative”

The Narrative must be prepared as an electronic text document using word processing software. 

•	All grant text documents must be converted to PDF file format (.pdf) so that they can be uploaded into the OPM Grants Portal: 
•	STEP #1: First convert the word processing document using PDF conversion software (.pdf) 
•	STEP#2: "SAVE" the PDF file to your hard drive. (Remember where you put it!) 
•	Navigate to your Town grant home page and then navigate to the document upload page. 
•	Upload the Narrative PDF file (.pdf) from your hard drive into the OPM Grants Portal.  Upload instructions will be posted on the portal. 

Applicants must complete each of the following sections. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete. Please be sure to number each page of the Narrative.  

Format Requirements: 
•	PDF file format (.pdf) 
•	Double spaced 
•	One inch margins 
•	10-12 point font 
•	Page numbers 
•	Printable to “letter” size 
•	Label the top of every page with: Town/City of XXXXX CT Local JAG Narrative

1) Indicate the “Type(s)” of services or activity to be funded (choose one or more type(s) of service): 
  
•	Community education and crime prevention 
•	Youth crime or violence prevention, education and intervention 
•	Community-based offender supervision and monitoring 
•	Law enforcement operations and administration 
•	Specialized law enforcement unit (s) 
•	Specialized law enforcement operation or initiative 
•	Law enforcement training 
•	Community policing model 
•	Traffic enforcement and road safety 
•	Multi-jurisdictional drug task force 
•	Information and data technology systems 
•	Communication systems 
•	Research and Evaluation 
•	Crime Victim and Witness services 

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2)  Indicate the Recovery Act Purpose Area(s) Addressed by the Project (choose one or more purpose areas): 
•	Create job(s) Retain job(s)
•	Stabilize state or local budgets
•	Stimulate economy  
•	Avoid reduction in essential services 

3)  What are the goals and objectives for the project? The goals should be clearly stated, realistic and achievable. (Maximum 1 paragraph) 

4) Describe how the project addresses one or more the Recovery Act purpose areas. (Maximum 2 paragraphs) 

5) How will the project address the gaps, problems or issues identified in items #3? (Maximum 2 paragraphs) 

6) What is the target population for the project and the numbers of persons to be served by the project? (Maximum 1 paragraph) 

7) What are the expected outcomes of the project? (Maximum 1 paragraph) 

8) Will the project enhance, improve or expand an existing activity, service or function? If so, list the activity, service or function. (Maximum 1 paragraph) 

9)  Will the project create a new activity, service or function?  If so, list the activity, service or function. (Maximum 1 paragraph) 

10) Identify the person (name and title) who will serve as the Grant Project Officer and responsible for the duties listed in Section II Local Government Responsibilities. 

11) Provide a timeline for the overall project. Identify target dates for major project components. Examples: hiring contractors, delivery of grant funded services, purchase equipment, collection of data to measure performance, etc. (Maximum 2 paragraphs) 

12) Describe how the grant funded activities will be evaluated or assessed to determine the extent to which activities have achieved stated goals and objectives. Please include a description of how the data and information will be collected, the source of the data, and the person/ agency/ organization responsible for collecting the data. (Maximum 2 paragraphs) 

13)  Will grant funds support purchase of equipment? If so, state the purpose of the equipment and who will use the equipment. (Present information in table format) 

Equipment	Purpose	Primary User	

			

14)  Present the following “Jobs” information in table format: 

•	Describe the positions to be charged to the grant. Identify by type of position or job title and indicate the function or role in the grant project. Include all positions listed in the grant budget. 
•	Indicate if the grant funds will: 
•	create a new position/job 
•	fill an existing vacancy no longer funded in the town/city budget  
•	re-hire laid-off personnel. 

•	Provide an estimate of the total number of hours to be worked during a full fiscal quarter (three months) of the grant period. 

Type of Position or Job Title	Function/ Role	New Position/Job

Est. Total # work hours per fiscal quarter	Vacant Position

Est. Total # work hours per fiscal quarter	Re-hire

Est. Total # work hours per fiscal quarter	

					

15)  Will the town/city sub-grant or sub-contract the grant funds?  If so, please identify the type of sub-grantee/contractor; briefly describe their services and deliverables. (Present this information in table format) 

Type of
Sub-grantee	Services	Deliver