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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
 

NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS

AGENCY: National Civilian Community Corps.

ACTION: Changes and additions to previously published notice of 
availability of funds.

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SUMMARY: The National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) published a 
notice in the Federal Register, Volume 59, Number 20 on January 31, 
1994, announced the availability of funds for a summer national service 
program. This notice changes the requirement that the NCCC summer youth 
camp be located in the Northeast region of the United States and 
expands acceptable locations to any area of the country that meets the 
criteria published in this notice. Additionally, this notice provides 
more background information, more details on criteria that will be used 
to select a non-profit organization to operate the camp, and extends 
the application due date from February 28, 1994 to March 21, 1994. The 
primary purpose of the previous notice--to establish a cooperative 
agreement with a single non-profit organization capable of setting-up 
and operating a youth camp in support of the summer national service 
program--remains the same.

DATES: Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST on March 
21, 1994, to be eligible. The NCCC will announce its determination not 
later than March 31, 1994, and reserves the right not to award any 
funds for this purpose if no acceptable applications are received.

ADDRESSES: To receive an application kit, contact: National Civilian 
Community Corps, Corporation for National and Community Service, 1100 
Vermont Avenue NW. (11th Floor), Washington, DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gregory Knight at (202) 606-5000 ext. 103 or (202) 606-5256 (TDD).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On September 21, 1993, President Clinton signed into law the 
National and Community Service Trust Act (the Act), which created the 
Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation's 
mission is to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service 
that addresses the nation's education, public safety, health, and 
environmental needs to achieve direct and demonstrable results. In 
doing so, the Corporation will foster civic responsibility, strengthen 
the ties that binds us together as a people, and provide educational 
opportunity for those who make a substantial commitment to service.
    The Corporation is a new federal agency that encompasses the work 
and staff of two existing independent agencies, the Commission on 
National and Community Service and ACTION. The Corporation also funds 
the new national service initiative called AmeriCorps, service-learning 
initiatives in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of 
higher education, and the new National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC). 
The Corporation will also engage in efforts to improve the quality of 
service programs and continue to support the Volunteers In Service To 
America (VISTA) program and the senior volunteer programs previously 
sponsored by ACTION.

The National Civilian Community Corps

    The NCCC, a new federally managed program under the AmeriCorps 
umbrella, is in the process of establishing several residential sites 
across the country for national service. A main objective of NCCC is to 
utilize excess military capacity and personnel as the Department of 
Defense (DOD) down-sizes. The purpose, authority, and guidelines for 
the NCCC are written under Subtitle E of the Act which provides a basis 
for determining:
    (1) Whether residential service programs administered by the 
Federal Government can significantly increase the support for national 
service and community service by the people of the United States.
    (2) Whether such programs can expand the opportunities for young 
men and women to perform meaningful, direct, and consequential acts of 
community service in a manner that will enhance their own skills while 
contributing to their understanding of civic responsibility in the 
United States.
    (3) Whether retired members and former members of the Armed Forces 
of the United States, members and former members of the Armed Forces 
discharged or released from active duty in connection with reduced 
Department of Defense spending, members and former members of the Armed 
Forces discharged or transferred from the Selective Reserve of the 
Ready Reserve in connection with reduced DOD spending, and other 
members of the Armed Forces not on active duty and not actively 
participating in a reserve component of the Armed Forces can provide 
guidance and training under such programs that contribute meaningfully 
to the encouragement of national and community service.
    (4) Whether domestic national service programs can serve as a 
substitute for the traditional option of military service in the Armed 
Forces of the United States which, in times of reductions in the size 
of the Armed Forces, is a diminishing national service opportunity for 
young Americans.
    In accordance with the Act, the Corporation has established the 
NCCC demonstration program to carry out the purpose of Subtitle E. 
Under the demonstration program, NCCC Corps members (participants) may 
receive training and perform service in one of two program components: 
(1) A national service program or (2) a summer national service 
program. Both components are residential programs. The members of each 
program shall reside with other members of the Corps in Corps housing 
during the period of service. This notice addresses the summer national 
service program component of the NCCC only. The summer component is 
tailored to support Corporation objectives for the Summer of Safety.

The Summer of Safety

    The Summer of Safety is being launched by the Corporation to 
respond to the growing fear of and frustration over the levels of crime 
and violence in every part of the country. The 1994 Summer of Safety 
will demonstrate the potential of national service to respond to these 
urgent needs by using the talents and energies of young Americans. The 
Summer of Safety will specifically address the public safety needs of 
communities by achieving the following Corporate objectives:
    (1) Make direct and demonstrable impacts on crime, violence and 
fear by identifying and meeting public safety needs.
    (2) Build new partnerships and collaborations for safety that 
capitalize on all of the community's resources.
    (3) Demonstrate that young people can help make communities safer.
    (4) Stimulate public interest in national service as a means to 
respond to America's problems.
    The Corporation has established a range of Summer of Safety 
initiatives which will focus on enhancing public safety. The NCCC is 
sponsoring one of these initiatives which, as stated above, is tailored 
to support Corporate objectives.
    Under the NCCC's sponsored Summer of Safety program, approximately 
200 young people, ages 14-17, will do public safety-related service 
projects with schools, local law enforcement agencies, and community-
based organizations. The young people, known as Corps members will 
receive leadership training and a mix of the best military and civilian 
youth service programming during their eight weeks at the camp on an 
underutilized military installation. The broad objectives established 
by the NCCC to support the Summer of Safety are as follows:
    (1) To demonstrate that youth, properly trained and led, can have a 
direct and demonstrable impact on community public safety.
    (2) To demonstrate that 14-17 year old youth Corps members from 
diverse, economic, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds can work together 
in teams to address community safety problems and concerns.
    (3) To demonstrate that the service-learning model, created by 
combining the best elements from military training techniques and 
Civilian Conservation Corps values, is an effective means of preparing 
youth for public service.

NCCC Summer of Safety Program Overview

    The NCCC seeks to set up a cooperative agreement with a single, 
innovative nonprofit organization (including institutions of higher 
education) to operate a summer camp for youth 14-17 years of age in 
support of the Summer of Safety. Preference will be given to 
organizations with previous experience and demonstrated success in 
similar operations. The applicant selected will be known as the 
Cooperator. A cooperative agreement was chosen as the vehicle of funds 
award (instead of a grant) to allow the NCCC to work hand-in-hand with 
the Cooperator on this program.
    The NCCC is sponsoring only one national summer camp program for 
the summer of 1994. This camp will run for approximately 8 weeks 
beginning July 5, 1994. Long range plans are to sponsor additional 
summer camps in 1995. This notice is for the 1994 camp only. As a 
demonstration program, future camps will be impacted by the results of 
the 1994 effort.
    The Cooperator selected must handle all aspects of camp operation 
except where stated otherwise in this notice. The main areas of concern 
for camp operation include the following: finding and securing a 
suitable camp location, logistics (food, lodging, supplies, 
transportation, support, etc.), recruitment of Corps members, hiring of 
staff, training of staff and Corps members, and identification, 
development, and performance of community service projects that support 
the goals of the Summer of Safety.

Eligibility

    All nonprofit organizations, including institutions of higher 
education, may apply to be selected as the Cooperator for this project. 
Prior experience is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Guidelines

    Camp Selection: The summer camp may be located anywhere in the 
United States on a military base or other under-utilized DOD facility. 
The applicant must find a suitable camp location and obtain approval 
for its use. Letters of intent or agreement from installation command 
personnel should be provided with the application. The applicant should 
show what services will be provided by the base and what must be 
provided by the Cooperator. The camp should include suitable living, 
classroom, and support facilities for the diverse group of up to 200 
young men and women aged 14-17. Support facilities should include but 
not be limited to: food service, laundry, clinic or first aid station, 
and places for appropriate recreational activities. The camp should not 
be in an extremely remote area. Travel to and from the camp should be 
possible on a cost effective basis. Care should be taken to select a 
camp in an area where community projects can be done near-by the camp 
location. Although meaningful public safety projects may be 
accomplished in rural, suburban, or urban areas, excessive travel time 
from the camp to the project area should be avoided.
    Recruitment: As this is a national program, recruitment should be 
accomplished on a national basis. All recruitment activities for this 
NCCC Summer of Safety summer camp program are to be accomplished by the 
Cooperator. Up to 200 Corps members shall be selected. Corps members 
shall be at least 14 but not over 17 years of age during the period of 
camp which will be approximately from July 5, 1994 through August 24, 
1994. Application procedures and a time period for potential Corps 
members to return applications will be established by the Cooperator. 
Also, a fair application review process must be used. Precise 
guidelines will be coordinated with the selected Cooperator for 
recruiting Corps members.
    In general, Corps members will represent economically, 
geographically, and ethnically diverse backgrounds. To the extent 
practicable, at least 50 percent shall be economically disadvantaged 
youths. The term ``economically disadvantaged'' follows the guidelines 
established by the Job Training Partnership Act. A precise definition 
of this term will be provided by NCCC for the applicant selected as 
Cooperator. Corps members must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, 
have no felony convictions or adjudications, and have no current 
substance abuse problems (drugs or alcohol). Recruits must have no 
chronic or life threatening physical conditions. Procedures to make 
these determinations will be researched and recommended by the 
applicant. NCCC reserves the right to approve any method(s) of 
determination to be used.
    Reasonable accommodation will be made for Corps members with 
disabilities. Disabled Corps members must be capable of self-care and 
able to accomplish project tasks. Disabled recruits will be evaluated 
on a case-by-case basis and fair methods of evaluation jointly 
established by the Cooperator and NCCC.
    The Cooperator and the NCCC shall establish standards of conduct 
that apply to Corps members. The Cooperator shall appoint a camp 
superintendent who will enforce the standards of conduct, through his 
or her staff, to promote proper moral and disciplinary conditions in 
the camp. Enforcement methods for standards of conduct shall be jointly 
determined with the NCCC. If enforcement fails, a Corps member may be 
dismissed if the superintendent determines the retention of the member 
in the Corps will jeopardize the enforcement of the standards or 
diminish the opportunities of other Corps members.
    Camp Staff: Applicants will screen, select, and hire a qualified 
camp staff. The staff may include administrative personnel and Corps 
member supervisory and training staff as determined necessary by the 
applicant. All staff personnel should reflect the principles of 
diversity established by NCCC, be quality-oriented with high personal 
standards, and be capable of being good role models for Corps members. 
An appropriate method of accomplishing a background check and 
certification of potential staff members should be established by the 
applicant. Preference will be given to applicants who show intention 
and ability to recruit qualified retired, discharged, and other 
inactive members and former members of the Armed Forces, and former 
VISTA, Peace Corps, and youth service program personnel as staff 
members. The NCCC will provide trainers and a one-week training program 
for the camp staff members who will work directly with Corps members. 
Therefore, plans should be made to have those staff members available 
to receive training not later than one week prior to the camp start 
date. The applicant shall be responsible for supervising the camp staff 
and administrative personnel and for all required personnel actions 
such as record keeping, salary payments, scheduling, insurance, and all 
other details.
    Corps Member Compensation & Benefits: As stated above, Corps 
members shall be recruited nationally. They will receive a one-time 
round-trip transportation allowance to and from the camp location, a 
living allowance, and an education benefit upon completion of the 
program. These funds shall all be provided by the NCCC but managed and 
disbursed by the selected Cooperator. The amount of each funding 
element will be determined by NCCC and provided to the Cooperator under 
a jointly established procedure. These funds need not be included in 
proposals. However, a plan to provide an accounting system to manage 
and disburse these funds to Corps members should be included and the 
cost of this service should be shown.
    Uniforms: The NCCC will provide uniforms for Corps members and camp 
staff. Applicants shall manage and distribute clothing items. Clothing 
items are now being determined by NCCC. An estimate of clothing items 
includes; 3 shorts, 3 pants, 3 tee shirts, 2 polo shirts, 1 light 
windbreaker, 1 cap, one pair of sneakers, and one knapsack per camper. 
Similar items will be available for staff. Spare items will need to be 
stored, accounted for, and distributed as required. Laundry plans 
should be considered among other logistics details.
    Corps Member Training: NCCC objectives for the Summer of Safety 
relate directly to the accomplishment of community service projects 
supporting public safety needs. However, to prepare Corps members to 
accomplish these projects successfully, careful training and learning 
must take place. To that end, Corps members will receive training that 
includes a comprehensive service-learning curriculum designed to 
promote team building, discipline, leadership, work training, 
citizenship, and physical conditioning. The NCCC will provide a 
curriculum to the selected applicant. The Cooperator's camp staff will 
administer the training to the Corps members. The NCCC reserves the 
right to be involved closely in all training. The Cooperator may 
provide additional training and perhaps modify or adapt the curriculum 
provided by NCCC when changes are coordinated with NCCC and receive 
NCCC approval. All training must reflect an innovative and structured 
approach that combines the best of military training techniques, 
Civilian Conservation Corps values, and service learning models. For 
the purposes of training, the following definitions apply: (1) Military 
training techniques relate to leadership/followership skills, self 
discipline, self responsibility, and teamwork; (2) Civilian 
Conservation Corps values  focus on love of one's fellowman, personal 
responsibility for one's own actions, justice, compassion, humility, 
respect for self and others, concern for the environment, and community 
service (3) service learning with respect to Corps members means a 
method--(a) under which Corps members learn and develop through active 
participation in thoughtfully organized service experiences that meet 
actual community needs, (b) that provides structured time for a Corps 
member to think, talk, or write about what the Corps member did and saw 
during an actual service activity, (c) that provides Corps members with 
opportunities to use newly acquired skills and knowledge in real life 
situations in their own communities, and (d) that helps to foster the 
development of a sense of caring for others, good citizenship, and 
civic responsibility.
    Applicants should be innovative in applying or suggesting other 
areas of training or education that may be available. For example 
evening instruction in such areas as computers, foreign language, and 
so forth may be considered. Also, field trips or other activities 
directly related to the objectives may be proposed for consideration.
    Project Development/Service Activities: Community service projects 
shall focus on public safety needs. All service projects carried out by 
Corps members shall: (1) Meet an identifiable public need, (2) 
emphasize the performance of community service activities that provide 
direct and demonstrable community benefits and opportunities for 
service learning and skills development, (3) to the maximum extent 
practicable, encourage work to be accomplished in teams of diverse 
individuals working together, and (4) include education and training in 
various technical fields. The Summer of Safety program must consider 
projects appropriate to the ages and capabilities of the Corps members.
    The applicant may consider having Corps members accomplish one 
relatively large project or a series of smaller projects. The NCCC will 
work closely with the applicant selected to develop service projects in 
public safety. Appendix 1 gives suggestions for how the applicant may 
approach the development of Summer of Safety projects. The applicant 
should begin to work with the community and describe some candidate 
projects in the proposal. The NCCC reserves the right of final project 
approval.
    Camp Operations and Logistics: The Cooperator is responsible for 
all logistical details of camp operations. Areas that must be 
considered include: medical care and first aid, food for off-site meals 
during projects, camp transportation, and tools and proper safety 
equipment for project work. This is by no means an exhaustive list but 
is provided as examples only. In some cases, innovative solutions may 
be possible. For example, community groups may agree to provide tools 
and/or safety equipment needed for Corps members to work on projects. 
Applicants should develop a time-phased plan or realistic schedule for 
accomplishing all tasks and include this information with the proposal. 
A detailed budget must be included as well.
    Appropriate opening and closing ceremonies to kick off this program 
and end it in a positive manner should be planned. Details of these 
events must be coordinated with NCCC for approval.
    The applicant must be prepared to make an on-site presentation to 
NCCC that explains all aspects of camp operations and program 
activities. The date for the presentation will be jointly arranged but 
should be no later than two weeks prior to the camp start date.
    Evaluation: Evaluation is an important aspect of the NCCC Summer of 
Safety camp program. The goal is to take lessons learned from the 
design of this year's program and apply those lessons to future camps. 
The applicant should include a detailed evaluation plan consisting of 
the following components; (1) progress toward achievement of program 
objectives, (2) measurement of the quality and effectiveness of service 
provided to communities, (3) changes in behavior of Corps members, and 
(4) management effectiveness of the delievery of the total program. 
Additionally, internal evaluation and monitoring should be a continuous 
process, allowing for frequent feedback and quick correction of 
problems. The selected Cooperator will be asked to present a briefing 
of lessons learned to NCCC at the end of the Summer of Service camp and 
provide periodic reports throughout the summer.

Application Procedures

    An application kit can be requested by writing to or calling the 
NCCC using the address or phone numbers listed in this notice. 
Applications must consist of the following items:
    (1) A narrative description consisting of not more than 25 typed 
pages.
    (2) Completion of an application for Federal Assistance (Form 424) 
with budget sheet and required assurances (Included in application 
kit).
    (3) A signed and dated certification regarding drug free workplace 
requirements (Included in application kit).
    (4) A signed and dated certification regarding debarment, 
suspension, and other responsibility matters (primary covered 
transactions) (Included in application kit).
    (5) A signed and dated certification regarding lobbying if the 
Federal Assistance exceeds $100,000 (Included in application kit).

Proposal Narrative

    Applicants should present their proposals in narrative form with 
the other components of the application package. Where appropriate in 
the narrative, methods to implement specific plans should be linked 
with one or more measurable or demonstrable outcomes. Show not only 
what tasks are planned, but also the conditions and standards by which 
they will be accomplished (behavioral terms). The narrative should not 
exceed 25 type written pages and include the following items as a 
minimum:
    1. Title page: Show the name and address of legal applicant 
(include the signature of the authorized executive), the names of any 
other organizations participating in a partnership and the amount of 
federal funds requested. A section on the background of the 
organization may be included showing experience and capability. Attach 
a short resume or biography of the primary project director.
    2. Location of camp: Identify a camp location suitable to support 
200 Corps members in accordance with the guidelines provided in this 
notice.
    3. Recruitment plan: Include a detailed plan for recruiting Corps 
members nationwide in accordance with the guidelines provided.
    4. Standards of conduct: A plan for establishing and enforcing 
standards of conduct for Corps members should be included in accordance 
with the guidelines. Although establishment of standards of conduct 
will be a joint Cooperator/NCCC responsibility, the applicant should 
include plans for dealing with problems that may be anticipated.
    5. Staffing plan: Applicants should explain in detail how staffing 
of the camp will be accomplished in accordance with the guidelines.
    6. Funds management plan: Explain in detail how the compensation 
and benefit funds for Corps members (described in guidelines) will be 
managed and disbursed.
    7. Uniform plan: Explain details of how the uniforms provided by 
NCCC for Corps members and camp staff will be managed. Include a 
distribution, storage, and replacement plan.
    8. Training plan: Include a detailed plan for conducting a training 
program for Corps members using curriculum and educational materials 
provided by NCCC and any other training proposed to help meet 
objectives. Where possible explain any project-specific training 
anticipated and methods of accomplishment.
    9. Supplementary activities: Include a detailed explanation of any 
additional activities proposed for Corps members such as: mentoring, 
tutoring, skills training, recreation, education, or cultural 
activities.
    10. Projects: Include detailed plans to identify and implement 
public safety projects that meet the criteria of the guidelines 
provided. Include an overall project development plan including methods 
to establish good working relationships with the military base, the 
corps staff, youth corps members, and community leadership. (Community 
leadership sectors may include, for example, business, labor, 
foundations, colleges, universities, media, religious organizations, 
other military services, government, and health care agencies.) Where 
possible, include appropriate letters showing support from local 
community leaders and elected/appointed officials.
    11. Project tools and safety equipment: Explain in detail what 
tools and safety equipment might be needed for any known or proposed 
projects. Safety equipment may include such items as safety goggles, 
gloves, hard hats, or protective clothing. Explain also how tools and 
safety equipment will be obtained.
    12. Budget: Provide a detailed budget plan showing how funds will 
be used. Also, it is desirable to show experience in managing a budget, 
including evidence of the applicant's fiscal capacity to administer 
federal funds.
    13. Medical and first aid care: Provide a detailed plan for 
providing this service to Corps members and staff.
    14. Transportation: Explain in detail all aspects of transportation 
including getting Corps members safely from the camp to the project 
site(s) and back on a routine basis.
    15. Meals: Include a plan for providing meals at the camp and at 
project sites when required.
    16. Evaluation: Applicants should include an evaluation plan in 
accordance with the guidelines provided in this notice.

General Criteria for Applicant Selection

    Applications will be reviewed and evaluated using the criteria 
below. Failure to respond to program requirements discussed in this 
notice may result in the removal of a proposal from further 
consideration. The narrative portion of the application should not 
exceed 25 type-written double spaced pages. Please do not bind your 
proposal, in case additional copies must be made.
    The criteria noted below, which are based on the guidelines and 
requirements contained in this notice, will be used for selection of a 
Cooperator. Each criteria will be considered up to the total points 
available as noted.

(1) Quality of Plans and Attention to Detail (60 Points)

     A camp location suitable to support 200 Corps members in 
accordance with the guidelines provided in this notice is identified.
     The applicant provides evidence of the ability to 
accomplish all tasks outlined in this notice successfully. This is 
shown by outlining previous experience and in carefully formulated 
written plans with a realistic time-phased scheduled for accomplishing 
all tasks.
     The overall implementation plan is feasible and has a 
realistic time table.
     Where appropriate, the applicant explains methods to 
implement plans that are linked to one or more measurable/demonstrable 
outcomes. Planned tasks, as well as the conditions and standards by 
which they will be accomplished, are clearly shown.
     Letters of intent or agreement from command personnel of 
the chosen military or other DOD location are provided.
     A detailed plan for recruiting Corps members nationwide in 
accordance with the guidelines of this notice is provided.
     A plan for establishing and enforcing standards of conduct 
is included and is in accordance with the guidelines of this notice.
     A detailed staffing plan for screening and hiring 
qualified camp personnel is included and meets the guidelines provided 
with this notice.
     The staffing plan gives consideration to retired, 
discharged, and other inactive members and former members of the Armed 
Forces, former VISTA, Peace Corps, and youth service program personnel.
     The staffing plan ensures the staff is comprised of men 
and women of diverse ethnic, economic, professional, and geographic 
backgrounds.
     A detailed explanation shows how funds for Corps members, 
such as the living allowance and the educational benefit, are to be 
managed and disbursed.
     Details are given of how Corps member and staff uniforms 
and related items will be distributed, replaced, cleaned, and stored 
for issue.
     A detailed plan for conducting training program for Corps 
members using curriculum and educational materials provided by NCCC is 
provided.
     Detailed plans for providing additional activities for 
Corps members such as: mentoring, tutoring, skills training, 
recreation, education, and cultural activities are included.
     Detailed plans to identify and implement public safety 
projects that meet the criteria of the guidelines of this notice are 
provided.
     An overall project development plan, including methods to 
establish good working relationships with the military base, the corps 
staff, youth corps members, and community leadership are included.
     Specific plans to identify and coordinate community 
service projects with the local community are included.
     The plan identifies specific learning projects and methods 
by which they will be structured to ensure true service learning takes 
place.
     Plans to involve Corps members in the use of a team 
approach in daily camp and project activities are clearly shown.
     Individual projects and tasks are appropriately matched to 
Corps member age level and skills.
     Letters showing support for projects and the Summer of 
Safety program from local community leaders and elected/appointed 
officials are included.
     A detailed plan for providing medical and first-aid care 
to Corps members and staff is provided.
     All aspects of transportation, including getting Corps 
members safely to and from project sites, is explained in detail.
     A plan for providing off-site meals (at project sites) 
when required is outlined.
     A plan to supply tools and safety equipment that might be 
needed to accomplish projects is explained.

2. Evaluation (10 Points)

    A detailed evaluation plan is provided designed to: track progress 
toward achievement of program objectives, measure the quality and 
effectiveness of service provided to communities, measure the 
satisfaction of both Corps members and camp staff, and assess 
management effectiveness. Also, plans show that internal evaluation and 
monitoring is a continuous process, allowing for frequent feedback and 
quick correction of problems.

3. Leadership and management (10 Points)

    Evidence is provided that the program director(s) and supervisor(s) 
are well-qualified for their responsibilities, have a reasonable amount 
of previous project and personnel management experience, and experience 
in recruiting, selecting and supervising youth participants in 
community service programs. Evidence of ability to establish and work 
within a budget is provided.

4. Cost effectiveness (10 Points)

    The proposal shows a cost effective approach to the use of Federal 
funds and Federal/non-Federal resources. The submitted budget is 
reasonable for the proposed service activities and the identified 
community projects. Detailed budget plans clearly show how funds will 
be used.

5. Innovation and replication (10 Points)

    The proposal incorporates innovative approaches to community 
involvement and service. The program is a good model adaptable in other 
locations and circumstances. A plan for reporting and briefing results 
of the summer of service program, including lessons learned, to the 
NCCC staff is included.

Application Review Process

    Applications submitted will be reviewed and evaluated by the NCCC 
according to the above criteria. NCCC reserves the right to ask for 
evidence of any claims of past performance or future capability. 
Selection of a Cooperator must be finalized by execution of a 
Cooperative Agreement which may require discussions between the NCCC 
and the applicant to resolve any open issues and/or to further develop 
plans or specific strategies.

Appendix 1

    This appendix provides suggestions for how the Cooperator might 
approach identification of projects for the NCCC Summer of Safety 
program. This is meant to be thought-provoking and is not a required 
process. It will be helpful if the Cooperator can do some 
preliminary work with local communities to identify potential public 
safety related projects. One approach to the project selection 
process is to: (1) Find out what the community needs are (what 
problems are important to the community), (2) identify other 
community organizations with a stake in the problem that may be 
recruited for support, and finally, (3) plan realistic response 
activities. The following information expands on these steps.

I. Identify Crime/Violence Problems To Be Addressed

    By working directly with local law enforcement, neighborhoods, 
attending community meetings, setting up meetings for law 
enforcement with community groups, contacting and surveying local 
businesses, public agencies, service organizations, youth groups, 
senior groups, etc., your organization can identify specific crime 
problems which confront the community and concern residents. The 
types of issues most readily identified through this analysis may 
include:

--Specific population needs (e.g., seniors who are afraid to go to 
the market after dark, or children who can't use playgrounds because 
of drug activity, debris or disrepair, or teenagers who get into 
trouble when a facility--theater, club, etc.--closes for the 
evening, or groups are targets of hate crimes);
--Physical hazards (e.g., drug houses, vacant structures used for 
drug trade or other illegal or disorderly purpose, abandoned 
vehicles, missing street lights, broken fences, dangerous vehicle 
traffic patterns, open-air drug markets);
--Unreported or undetected criminal activity (e.g., drug use/sales, 
gang activity, prostitution, domestic violence or fraudulent 
solicitors/practices).

II. Pick Community Partners or Collaborators

    Think broadly about the range of organizations in the community 
that may become involved or are already involved in reducing crime 
and violence in the community. Try to identify which ones have 
missions, resources or experience that may be useful. Examples are: 
City agencies, law enforcement, schools, senior or neighborhood 
centers, public/private organizations, etc. These organizations may 
be willing to take part or support your efforts to resolve problems.

III. Craft a Specific Problem Response

    It may help to have various activities linked with a common 
theme. For example, ``victim support'' may include: Support of 
victim services within the court, notification of victims for court 
dates and procedures, meeting and accompanying victims to court, 
providing child care for victims, follow-up on restitution orders, 
etc.
    You should try to ensure the activities are realistic. Ask if 
the activities will make a difference in the community. It must be 
realized that not all problems can be solved in a summer program. 
Other activities for consideration are:

--Involve youth in senior escort service.
--Conduct and disseminate crime prevention surveys and information/
advice.
--Undertake community clean-up efforts, focusing on graffiti, vacant 
lots, alleys, and other sites where fear of crime and disorder are 
evident.
--Organize neighborhood watch programs.
--Initiate or enhance relationships between law enforcement and 
local youth organizations.
--Develop a network of ``safe houses'' or ``safe corridors'' in 
neighborhoods, and training parents and children about the program.
--Develop and conduct anti-violence presentations for youth groups.
--Develop and supervise youth activities that incorporate age-
appropriate personal safety/violence prevention training; e.g., 
illicit drug use, impaired driving, etc.
--Establish conflict resolution programs, including outreach, 
training, and ongoing activities for youth.
--Lead public safety field trips for youth with appropriate 
orientation; e.g., to jails/prisons, police stations, courts, 
hospitals, etc.

    Dated: February 23, 1994.
Fred Peters,
Deputy Director of Education, Training, & Military Affairs.
[FR Doc. 94-4564 Filed 2-28-94; 8:45 am]
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