application components

General Instructions: In order to simplify the application process, we ask agencies:

  • Complete application with full details regarding your event and event costs.
  • When possible, include a copy of the agenda associated with your training event.
Evaluation Criteria:

Applicants are reviewed and scored based on the quality of their response, the level of detail provided, and their ability to effectively provide the training outlined in the application. Accepted proposals which pass preliminary evaluation shall be reviewed and scored against the stated criteria based on responses to sections of this Funding Announcement.

Proposals will be scored and graded in the following areas:

Evaluation Criteria              Points
Training Event Summary:
  • Needs Description       20
  • Training Design*          50
  • Training Impact            20 
Funding Request Narrative     10

Maximum Points               100

*Extra points may be given for addressing one or more of the DLES Priority Areas, with clear descriptions and detailed responses.

Questions on what is expected in each section can be directed to Stacy Lenz at 608-616-2338 or lenzse@doj.state.wi.us

Application Sections:

1.Main Summary
This page asks for information about your agency and the individuals responsible for the application and grant award. When identifying individuals involved in this grant, you may not list the same person as project director and financial officer. 
  • Name of Applicant – is the name of the Agency or the name of the Association hosting the training event.
  • The Financial Officer is the individual responsible for financial activities in your organization while the project director will be overseeing project operations.
  • The Project Director will be the main point of contact for all grant related communications.
  • Title of Training – the name of your training event.
  • Training Hours and Location of your event.
  • Total Training Hours – number of total hours trained
  • The Anticipated Number of Officers to be Trained – how many do expect to attend
  • The Target Audience to be Trained – who do you expect to attend the training
2.Training Event Summary (90 total points)
Please describe the primary goals and objectives of the training request and how the dollars you are requesting are needed to support this training event.

A. Statement of Need – (20 points)
Tell us about the specific training needs that your project is trying to address.
Describe:
  • the service area for the project; and
  • the population to be served, including geographic location, and population.
Identify any gaps in training and explain how the proposed project will complement and not duplicate existing training:
  • Describe the barriers or challenges that officers have in this topic area;
  • Describe the gaps in training and how this training will address this need.
  • Describe any previous or current efforts to address the needs the proposed project addresses, and the effectiveness of those efforts.
Training Details – Applicant must include the following information:
  • Title, location, and dates of your proposed course/conference.
  • Supplemental information including brochures, flyers, agendas.

B. Training Design – (50 points)
Tell us about how you will address the needs identified above. The application must provide a clear link between the proposed activities and the need identified in the “Statement of Need” section above.
Please include the following information in your narrative:
  • A description of the target audience for whom the training is intended. 
  • A statement of the major skills, knowledge or attitudes this training will provide as well as what specific skills and learning outcomes will attendees achieve during this training.

C. Project Implementation – (20 points)
Tell us about the organization hosting the training and the people who will be providing the training and instructing.
  • Identify and demonstrate that the individuals and organization(s) involved have:
    • Capacity to address the stated need and can successfully implement the proposed project activities.
    • Expertise necessary to appropriately train law enforcement.
  • Internal capacity:
    • What opportunities will this training provide to build internal capacity to address the needs you have identified
    • What do you need assistance with?
  • Partnerships:
    • Will this training expand or complement your work to build partnerships among agencies and expand collaboration?
    • Have you reached out to local, regional, or statewide partners to join in this training opportunity?

3. Funding Request
Complete a training budget using the following categories. For each category used, enter a justification that describes how the items in the category will be used during the course of the training event. It is important that you include specific details for each budget line items, including clear cost calculations. 

Consultants/Contractual: Provide costs associated with individuals or entities providing services such as instructors. For each consultant enter the name, if known; service to be provided; hourly or daily fee; and estimated time. List all expenses to be paid in addition to their fees (e.g. travel, lodging, meals, etc). Show the basis of computation for each service requested.

Travel: Any travel or fees associated with the instructors for this training event. Only actual expenses will be reimbursed. 

Other: please be specific as funding is limited to instructional fees but there may be fees that do not align with the categories listed above.

4.Itemized Budget Request and Narrative – (10 points)
The Applicant’s budget should display a clear link between the specific project activities and the proposed budget items. The funding narrative should explain how the applicant estimated and calculated all costs, and how these costs are necessary to the completion of the proposed project.

5.Eligibility Requirements:
All applicants must be in good standing with the Law Enforcement Standards Board. Any outstanding compliance concerns will be subject to review for ineligibility.

6.Application Review and Award Criteria
All applications must be submitted on or before the deadline and will be screened for completeness and compliance with the instructions provided in this announcement. Each grant application is reviewed by the Specialized Training Fund Advisory Committee in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General.

Grants are awarded based on statewide needs for specialized training and available funds.

7. Post-Award Reporting Requirements
Please review your grant award and reporting requirements. You will need to provide the following within 30 days from the last day of the training event:

1. Class roster for each training event.
2. Agenda/Lesson plan (minimally listing topics, presenters and hours of instruction).
3. An invoice addressed to DLES for reimbursement of actual expenses incurred as well as supporting documentation (invoices, receipts, etc). The invoice must also include the grant number.
4. Number of Law Enforcement/Jail officers trained.

Please Note:

  • The class roster and lesson plan should be attached to the email with the invoice to the Specialized Training Program Manager.
  • Email these documents to Stacy Lenz at lenzse@doj.state.wi.us
  • Any questions, please contact your Program Manager, Stacy Lenz at 608-616-2338