1. Community Prevention Mini-grants FY 2014/2015

2.  To encourage and assist county residents to develop lifestyles free of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs  Educate our community on the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

3.  Any established community organization or school districts providing services in Washington County

4.  All projects, services or activities proposed must be directly related to one of the following: ► Driving under the influence ► Prescription drug abuse ► Marijuana use  Both educational and alternative activity projects are encouraged

5.  Candidates are expected to have demonstrated success via past performance in the areas of program and service delivery for which they are seeking funding

6.  Proposing organizations must be able to demonstrate the need for the service and the agency’s ability to fill those needs

7.  Cost is not the sole determinate, but will be considered as one of the evaluating criteria  Total dollar amount requested can not exceed the allowance of $2,000.  You will be required to return any unspent money over $50.00

8.  Ongoing projects are preferred to single events  Single events would need to show how future funding would be secured to ensure the continuation of the project

9.  All proposals must be completed in the format given.  Original proposal and four copies must be returned to this office by 4:30 PM on Monday October 13, 2014.

10.  List all supplies that are to be purchased with this grant. No computers, DVD’s, Etc. can be purchased with the funds.  List other costs as well. Funds cannot be used to pay for salaries or for the use of gift cards.  Attach the most recent agency audit if available

11.  Children/Youth  Pregnant Women  Women with Children  Multi-diagnosed Client  Families  Elderly

12.  Proposals are due to this office Monday, October 13, 2014 no later than 4:30 pm. Please email to Barbmo@wdacinc.org and mail one signed copy to Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, 90 W. Chestnut Street, 3 rd Floor, Washington PA 15301 Barbmo@wdacinc.org  Notification of Grant Awards - Monday October 20, 2014  Checks in the mail – the week of October 27, 2014  Final reports due in this office before June 30, 2015

13.  Follow the format and forms included for the final report on the mini-grant.  Final reports on the mini-grant will be due in this office before June 30, 2014  All original receipts must accompany the report.

14. Call/Email Barb Mundell O’Hara Barbmo@wdacinc.org 724-223-1181 x113