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Tall Ships® Youth Adventure Program
Frequently Asked Questions

Q.) When will the next round of RFPs begin?

A.) ASTA emailed to its members on March 3, 2008 a Request For Proposals (RFP) which include a deadline of April 4, 2008.  Please keep posted to this website for future announcements, which will also be emailed to the ASTA members.  Become a member and keep informed.

Note:  Funds for Tall Ships® Youth Adventure programs are available through congressional action and OJJDP application.  ASTA has been informed that these funds will be available as described.  However, ASTA reserves the right to withdraw this RFP in the event that these funds are not available due to changes in law, policy or other determinations at the Federal Government level.

Q.) Which organizations received funding from ASTA through the “ASTA Tall Ship Youth Adventure Program 2007?”
A.) The following organizations were awarded funding through a competitive process:

The following organizations received funding through a non-competitive process:

Q.) Where can one find information regarding Model Programs supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention?
A.) The OJJDP Model Programs Guide is available online:

http://www.dsgonline.com/mpg2.5/mpg_index.htmThe Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Model Programs Guide (MPG) is designed to assist practitioners and communities in implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention programs that can make a difference in the lives of children and communities. The MPG database of evidence-based programs covers the entire continuum of youth services from prevention through sanctions to reentry. The MPG can be used to assist juvenile justice practitioners, administrators, and researchers to enhance accountability, ensure public safety, and reduce recidivism. The MPG is an easy-to-use tool that offers a database of scientifically-proven programs that address a range of issues, including substance abuse, mental health, and education programs. The program is meant to prevent juvenile delinquency via a leadership and youth development model. Research outlines a number of risk and protective factors, and the OJJDP Model Programs Guide outlines them here: http://www.dsgonline.com/mpg2.5/prevention.htm
Q. When does the program have to be executed?
A. Programs need to be executed between the award date and October 31, 2008, beginning as soon as OJJDP has approved ASTA to begin to draw down funds.
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