The Trust Seeks Reviewers for the
FY15 DC YouthLink – Lead Agency Grant Competition
The Trust is seeking individuals to review proposals for the FY15 (October 1, 2014 – September 30, 2015) DC YouthLink Lead Agency Grant Competition. This is an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues in the fields of youth development and juvenile justice, to identify innovative juvenile justice reform programs, to learn more about the funding process, and to contribute your knowledge and experience in the selection of high-quality organizations that will support and monitor the delivery of services for court-involved youth throughout the District of Columbia.
DC YouthLink is a collaborative partnership between DYRS, the Trust and two local lead organizations (the “Lead Agencies”), which manage a network of local community-based organizations, known as the Service Coalition that provide direct-service options for court-involved youth. Together the partners are working to:
· Advance the rehabilitation of DYRS youth by connecting them to services, supports and resources that help them succeed.
· Enhance public safety by promoting DYRS youth’s rehabilitation through positive, developmentally appropriate structured activities and enhanced supervision.
· Create safe, strong communities that support the youth who live there by investing in and building upon the strengths of local organizations.
The grant solicitation seeks to identify the two Lead Agencies that will work with local and national partners to continue to enhance the community re-entry process so that the needs of DYRS youth, their families and the communities to which they return are met.
Further information about this grant competition can be found on our website at www.cyitc.org.
What does a reviewer do?
Reviewers evaluate 3 to 5 proposal applications on average and then participate in a debrief session with fellow panelists to discuss findings. Reviewers on the same panel will reviewing the same proposals and will be composed of independent reviewers and two reviewers from DYRS. Each debrief session will be facilitated by a Trust staff member. The goal of this debrief session is to record final scores for each proposal and select proposals that will move to the next level of review.
What are the qualifications for reviewers?
The Trust is looking for a diverse group of reviewers who reside in the DC Metropolitan Area and who have experience with or knowledge of:
- Juvenile justice reform,
- Youth development,
- Organizational development,
- Court-involved youth,
- Youth and family services,
- Grant writing and grant management,
- Community-based programming, and/or
- Community organizing and advocacy.
Reviewers must be comfortable reading a large volume of material within a short timeframe and providing analysis in a small group setting.
What is the time commitment?
Reviewers must commit to one 2-hour in –person reviewer training session scheduled during the week of February 17, 2014 (day and evening sessions will be provided) and to one in-person debrief session scheduled during the week of March 10, 2014. Dates and times will vary for these sessions depending on reviewer availability. The time period between the reviewer training and debrief session will provide approximately two weeks for reviewers to evaluate and score proposals.
What type of compensation do reviewers receive?
Reviewers will receive a $50.00 American Express Gift Card for full participation. Full participation includes attending a training session, completing and submitting proposal reviews and attending a debrief session.
*DC Government employees are not eligible to receive an American Express Gift Card.
How can I apply to become a reviewer?
To apply, please email your resume to Kim Paymaster at kpaymaster@cyitc.org. Please feel free to share this announcement with others who you feel would be interested in serving as a reviewer for the Trust.
What is the deadline to apply?
The deadline to apply is Friday, February 7, 2014. However, please feel free to submit your resume as soon as possible, as we will begin reviewing resumes as they arrive. In addition to your resume, please provide your availability during the following days/times for the training session (indicate all times that you are available):
- Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 2-4pm
- Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 8-10am
- Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 6-8pm
- Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 10am-12pm
What are the next steps after submitting a resume?
The Trust will review resumes and contact only qualified applicants via email within 3 days of the deadline date. If you are selected, the Trust will let you know which training session to attend.
Thank you for your interest in serving as a reviewer and for sharing this announcement within your networks. The proposal review process is a critical component in our efforts to select high-quality programs that serve youth and families throughout the District of Columbia.
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