The document summarizes a bidder's conference for the 2019 Youth Reinvestment Grant. It outlines the grant details including $12 million available, eligibility requirements, an executive steering committee to review proposals, key dates like the February 14th proposal deadline, and the rating process. Applicants are encouraged to submit diversion programs that are trauma-informed, evidence-based, culturally relevant and avoid initial law enforcement contact for at-risk youth.

1. 2019 Youth Reinvestment Grant
Bidder’s Conference
December 12, 2019

2. • Introductions
• Grant Summary
• Executive Steering Committee
• Request for Proposals Overview
• Project Budget Overview
• Proposal Rating Process
• Proposal Instructions
• Key Dates
• Questions
AGENDA

3. The Youth Reinvestment Grant was originally
established in 2018
• $35 million available in Round 1
• $28 million awarded to cities & counties
• $7 million remaining
The 2019 Budget provided $5 million in new
funding
• $5M + $7M = $12M
• $11.8M available for grants
2019 YOUTH REINVESTMENT GRANT

4. Eligible Applicants:
• Nonprofit organizations
• Local government entities
Purpose of the funding:
• Diversion programs for minors
• Trauma-informed, evidence-based,
culturally relevant, and developmental
appropriate
• Underserved communities with high arrest
rates
2019 YOUTH REINVESTMENT GRANT

5. • 16-Members representing various disciplines
and communities
• Chair: David Steinhart
• Full roster is included in the RFP
• Develop the RFP, read & rate proposals, and
develop award recommendations
• Conflict of interest policies prohibit anyone
who participated on the ESC from receiving
these grant funds
RFP Pages 9 & 35
EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE

6. YRG intended to fund diversion projects that
are:
• Trauma Informed
• Evidence Based
• Culturally Relevant
• Developmentally Appropriate
Funded projects should be in communities
that:
• Lack services
• Have high juvenile arrest rates
RFP Page 1
RFP OVERVIEW (1)

7. Letters of Intent due:
December 20, 2019
• Non-Binding
• Entities that submit a Letter of Intent and
decide later not to apply will not be
penalized
• Applications will be accepted from
eligible applicants who did not submit a
Letter of Intent
RFP Pages 2-3
RFP OVERVIEW (2)

8. Proposal Due Date:
February 14, 2020
One electronic copy of the signed proposal
package sent to:
YouthReinvestmentGrant@bscc.ca.gov
RFP Page 3
RFP OVERVIEW (3)

9. Primary Goal: Avoid initial contact with law
enforcement
Secondary Goal: Avoid further involvement in
the juvenile justice system
Diversion Interventions must include:
• Educational Services, incl. academic &
vocational
• Mentoring Services
• Mental Health OR
• Behavioral Health
RFP Pages 3-4
RFP OVERVIEW (4)

10. • Diversion services are intended for youth
under 18 or 18+ with continuing juvenile
court jurisdiction
• Applicants must demonstrate a clear
referral plan and process
• Applicants must ensure participant
confidentiality
• Applicants must show a commitment to
avoid net-widening
• Invites broad flexibility
RFP Page 3
RFP OVERVIEW (5)

11. Eligible Applicants:
1. Nonprofit Organizations
• IRC 501(c)(3) or (4)
• Must meet NGO criteria
2. Local Governmental Entities
• Pass through 90% of award
No applicant may apply more than once
2018 YRG recipients ineligible to apply
RFP Page 4
RFP OVERVIEW (6)

12. Non-Governmental Organizations
• Be duly organized, in existence, and in good
standing at least six months
• Be registered with the California Secretary of
State’s Office, if applicable
• Have a valid business license, if required by the
applicable local jurisdiction
• Have any other licenses or certifications
necessary to provide the services requested
• Have a physical address
RFP Page 5
RFP OVERVIEW (7)

13. Project Funding Information
• Projects funded for 3 years
o July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023
• $11.8 million available
• Minimum request = $50,000
• Maximum request = $2 million
RFP Page 6
RFP OVERVIEW (8)

14. ESC created 3 funding categories
RFP Page 6
RFP OVERVIEW (9)
Project Category For Applicants Requesting:
Funds
Allocated to
this Category
Small Request Up to $600,000 for the entire
grant period
$2,500,000
Medium Request More than $600,000 and up to
$1.2 million for the entire grant
period
$4,000,000
Large Request More than $1.2 million and up
to $2 million for the entire grant
period
$4,000,000
Total: $10,500,000

15. Project Funding Information
• Multiple applications not allowed
• 2018 recipients not eligible
• 25% match… or 10% match (checkbox)
• Supplanting of funds not allowed
RFP Pages 4-7
RFP OVERVIEW (10)

16. Project Evaluation Requirements
 Local Evaluation Plan
• Identify goals and objectives
• How will effectiveness be assessed?
 Local Evaluation Report
• Was the project successful overall in
meeting the goals?
RFP Page 8
RFP OVERVIEW (11)

17. Disqualification
• Technical corrections not allowed
• Be familiar with the RFP specifications
• Use the Checklist on page 80
RFP Pages 9-10
RFP OVERVIEW (12)
Disqualification – PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY

18. Other Requirements
• Grant Agreement
• Governing Board Resolution
• Audit Requirements
• Grantee Orientation
• Funding Disbursement
• Quarterly Progress Reports
RFP Pages 12-13
RFP OVERVIEW (13)

19. Other Requirements
• Travel
• Debarment, Fraud, Theft, Embezzlement
• Comprehensive Monitoring Visits
• Effective Programs & Data-Driven
Approaches
• Reducing Racial & Ethnic Disparities
RFP Pages 13-16
RFP OVERVIEW (14)

20. • Electronic submission
• Auto-Notification
• Disqualification
• ESC Rating Process
RFP Pages 9-11
PROPOSAL RATING PROCESS (1)

21. Rating Factors
Funding Threshold: 60%
RFP Page 11
RFP Pages 19-23 for specific rating criteria
PROPOSAL RATING PROCESS (2)
Rating Factors Point Range
Percent of Total
Value
1 Project Need 1-5 35%
2 Project Description 1-5 35%
3 Organizational Capacity & Coordination 1-5 15%
4 Data Collection/Evaluation 1-5 5%
5 Project Budget 1-5 10%
Total 100%

22. Scoring Rubric
RFP Page 11
PROPOSAL RATING PROCESS (3)
Poor
1
Fair
2
Satisfactory
3
Good
4
Excellent
5
The response
addresses
the criteria in
a very
inadequate
way.
The response
addresses
the criteria in
a non-specific
or
unsatisfactory
way.
The
response
addresses
the criteria in
an adequate
way.
The response
addresses the
criteria in a
substantial
way.
The
response
addresses
the criteria in
an
outstanding
way.

23.  Proposal Abstract – 1 page only
 Proposal Narrative – 10 page limit
• Project Need
• Project Description
• Organizational Capacity & Coordination
• Data Collection/Evaluation
 Project Work Plan
 Project Budget – Excel Document
 Additional Documents
• Optional Letters of Commitment
RFP Pages 18-24
PROPOSAL COMPONENTS

24. Project
Budget
Presentation

25.  The Budget Table and Budget Narrative
are submitted in a separate document
 Must reflect the total request amount
 The link is built into the RFP
 Please don’t hack our form!
RFP Page 24 & Proposal Summary
BUDGET REMINDERS

26.  Appendix A: Glossary - Pg. 26
 Appendix B: NGO Criteria - Pg. 29
 Appendix C: Certification for Debarment, Theft,
Fraud & Embezzlement - Pg. 31
 Appendix D: Resolution - Pg. 32
 Appendix E: Local Evaluation Plan - Pg. 33
 Appendix F: Proposal Formatting Tool - Pg. 34
APPENDICES

27.  Appendix G: ESC Roster - Pg. 35
 Appendix H: Sample Standard Agreement - Pg.
36
 Appendix I: Sample Quarterly Progress Report -
Pg. 56
 Appendix J: Sample Monitoring Tool - Pg. 67
 Appendix K: Evidence-Based Resources - Pg. 77
APPENDICES

28.  Proposal Checklist
 Applicant Information Form
 Proposal Narrative
 Budget Table and Narrative
 Disqualification Instructions
RFP Pages 79-end
PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

29. Activity Date
Release Request for Proposals November 14, 2019
Letter of Intent to Apply Due to the BSCC December 20, 2019
Proposals Due to the BSCC February 14, 2020
Proposal Rating Process and Development of
Funding Recommendations
March-May 2020
BSCC Board Considers Funding
Recommendations
June 11, 2020
New Grants Begin (planned) July 1, 2020
Mandatory New Grantee Orientation
September-October 2020
(Date to be determined)

31.  Proposals due February 14, 2020
 Submit questions to
YouthReinvestmentGrant@bscc.ca.gov
 BSCC will respond to questions through the
proposal due date
 Q&A will be posted on the BSCC website and
updated as needed
 Use the Checklist and DQ Instructions!
SUMMARY