Overview of Branch and Federal Programs Administered
Who Are We?
The GMB originated
in 1968 as the State Administering Agency (SAA) in charge of federal
funds received under Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act of 1968 from the U. S. Department of Justice.
The agency served as staff to the Kentucky Crime Commission
and was located in the Office of the Governor.
In 1973, the office was transferred to the newly created
Department of Justice and became known as the Executive Office of
Staff Services, again serving as the SAA for the receipt of federal
funds received by the Commonwealth. With the loss of funding for all programs except Juvenile
Justice in 1980, the office remained in the Kentucky Justice Cabinet
and was re-named the Division of Grants Management under the Kentucky
Justice Cabinet.
With the creation of the Kentucky Criminal Justice Council in 1998, the
office was established as a branch within the Office of the Kentucky
Criminal Justice Council, maintaining its authority as the State
Administering Agency responsible for federal funds received from
the U. S. Department of Justice. With these two bodies combined, the branch will be able
to tie the allocation of grant resources to the strategic priorities
established by the Governor, the General Assembly and the Council. We will also provide data and other information gained
through the grant administration process to the Council for use
in program evaluation and determining criminal justice priorities.
Legislative Authority
KRS 15A.150 establishes
the Kentucky Justice Cabinet as the state agency given legislative
authority to receive and award federal funds received from the U.
S. Department of Justice.
Mission Statement
To administer federal funds received through
the U. S. Department of Justice in a fair and consistent manner
by providing leadership through the development, promotion and coordination
of programs designed to create safer communities and improved criminal
justice systems for all citizens throughout the Commonwealth of
Kentucky.
Where Does The Money Come From?
Our federal funds are received from the U. S.
Department of Justice and are received via a formula, block or discretionary
grant. Formula and block grants are federal grants awarded to states
and units of local government for programs in accordance with legislative
requirements. Discretionary
grants are awarded to states, units of local government and private
non-profit organizations at the discretion of the awarding agency. Most discretionary grants awarded are competitive in nature
due to the limited amount of funds available and the large number
of potential recipients.
Our Application
Process
To receive federal funds the appropriate program
coordinator submits an electronic or hard copy application for each
year of federal funds received.
These applications include a budget, budget narrative and
program narrative detailing how the funds will be used.
Each program also requires an annual or semi-annual report
detailing how the funds are being used.
Where Does the Money Go?
We award these funds based on the eligibility
requirements contained in the federal program guidelines to state
agencies, units of local government and private non-profit organizations.
Competitive
Grant Awards
Funds awarded on a competitive basis are based
on a submitted grant application that is reviewed by both office
staff and an independent review committee. Final approval rests
with the Secretary of the Justice Cabinet and the Governor.
Specific
Grant Awards
Funds that are received by the Cabinet as a pass-through
for a specific project are reviewed and approved at the federal
level. Upon award our office subgrants the funds to the designated
agency or organization.
Amount of Funding Received
The Justice Cabinet,
GMB, received funds from thirteen federal programs totaling over
$18,000,000 in calendar year 2001.
Each federal program has its own objectives,
allowable uses of funding, matching requirements and eligibility
requirements.
Competitive
Process Grants
The following program funds are awarded on a
competitive basis:
Listed below are the programs along with a brief
description, of funds awarded on a competitive basis:
·
Byrne Formula Program (BYRNE)
To reduce and prevent illegal drug activity, crime and violence
and to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system.
·
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
To provide direct services to crime victims.
·
Violence Against Women Formula
Grant (VAWA) To develop and strengthen effective law enforcement
and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women,
and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving
crimes against women.
·
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Program (LLEBG) To reduce crime and improve public safety.
·
Law Enforcement Service Fee Fund
(LESF) {State Funds} To assist law enforcement agencies in
their efforts to reduce DUI through the purchase of DUI-related
equipment and officer overtime.
The following program
funds are administered by our office for a specific agency and/or
project:
·
Violent Offender Incarceration
Truth In Sentencing (VOITIS) To build or expand (1) correctional
facilities which will increase the bed capacity for the confinement
of Part I violent offenders, (2) temporary or permanent correctional
facilities, or (3) jails. NOTE: These funds
have been zeroed out in the 2002 federal budget appropriation.
·
The Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Grant (BPV) - To purchase body armor for state agency law enforcement
officers.
·
National Criminal History Improvement
Program (NCHIP) To establish or improve the states computerized
criminal history record systems.
NOTE: These funds have been zeroed out in the
2002 federal budget appropriation.
·
State Justice Statistics Program
(SJS) To establish and operate the Kentucky Statistical Analysis
Centers (SAC) to collect analyze and disseminate justice statistics.
·
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
for State Prisoners (RSAT) To develop and implement residential
substance abuse treatment programs within state and local correctional
facilities in which prisoners are incarcerated for a period of time
sufficient to permit substance abuse treatment.
·
Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies
(ARREST) To encourage states to develop pro-arrest policies
for domestic violence.
For additional information
you may visit the Office of Justice Programs web site at www.ojp.usdog.gov/
GRANTS MANAGEMENT BRANCH STAFF
Kentucky
Justice Cabinet
Office
of the Kentucky Criminal Justice Council
Grants
Management Branch
403 Wapping
Street, Suite 100
Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601
Phone
502/564-3251
Fax 502/564-5244
GMB Staff:
Branch Manager
Charlotte Ellis charlotte.ellis@mail.state.ky.us
Program Coordinator(s)
Debra McGovern -debra.mcgovern@mail.state.ky.us
Donna
Langley donna.langley@mail.state.ky.u
s
Fonda Butler fonda.butler@mail.state.ky.us
Auditor(s)
Diane
T. Marcus diane.marcus@mail.state.ky.us
Richard Dreier richard.dreier@mail.state.ky.us
Administrative Specialist
Donna
Williams donna.williams@mail.state.ky.us
Secretary
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