Law Enforcement Tribute Act Program, FY 2004

Selection Criteria

1. Descriptive Statement of the Permanent Tribute (25 points)
   This section should include a project abstract and project design/strategy and should not exceed three double-spaced pages. The project abstract should not exceed 200 words, and it should briefly describe the project's purpose, background, and overall design concept. The project design/strategy should detail the specific nature of the tribute, the evolution of its development, the resources employed or planned to make the tribute a reality, and information about the site's location, geography, accessibility, and long-term maintenance. This section must also address the performance measures. Use of pictures, schematics, drawings, and renderings are allowed and may be provided under separate cover directly to the grant review agency. See Additional Information for the mailing address.
   
   
2. Demonstrated Community Involvement and Support (50 points)
   Permanent tributes should reflect the desires and needs of the community at large. Jurisdictions that take the needs of a variety of constituencies into account when planning, locating, designing, and developing a permanent tribute may be more favorably rated. This includes the broader public safety community, families of slain officers, victim groups, community leaders, and the general public. Designating a representative advisory group to oversee the process is not required but is recommended. In addition, applicants with committed dollars from a variety of sources (e.g., public donations, private or other public gifts) may be more favorably rated.
   
   This section should not exceed three double-spaced pages. It should include specific information about the process undertaken to solicit, understand, and accommodate the interests of various constituencies and demonstrate the level of their moral and financial support and participation in the development and completion of the tribute. Letters of support from key constituencies are encouraged and may be provided as an attachment or under separate cover directly to BJA. See Additional Information for the mailing address.
   
   
3. Demonstrated Ability To Complete the Project (20 points)
   This section should not exceed two double-spaced pages. It is the applicant's opportunity to demonstrate an ability to successfully complete all of the required steps and elements necessary to bring the permanent tribute into existence within stated budgetary, resource, and time constraints. This section should provide a timeline that includes progress to date, levels of funds expended or available, resource commitments, and the skills and management oversight necessary to succeed. A final project report will be required at the end of the funding period to demonstrate the applicant's level of success in completing the law enforcement tribute.
   
   
4. Budget Detail and Narrative (5 points)
   An additional five points will be used to rate the applicant's adherence to the program's budgetary requirements and regulations.