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Item 2016 Funding and Technical Assistance Handbook for Delaware Local Governments(2016-02) Scoglietti, Alexa; Eisenhart, Scott; Singh, Saran; Tierney, Gemma; Wollaston, Martin; Scott, MarciaThe Institute for Public Administration (IPA) at the School of Public Policy & Administration at the University of Delaware is pleased to provide an updated 2016 Funding and Technical Assistance Handbook for Delaware Local Governments. The handbook is another resource developed by IPA for Delaware local governments that are seeking assistance in the form of grants, loans, technical assistance, training, and advisory services. The 2016 edition of the handbook is being made available online in portable document format (PDF). The handbook will be updated bi-annually and maintained as a digital document. Because many financial and technical assistance programs are subject to change based on federal or state legislation, appropriations, or budget allocation decisions, potential applicants are advised to call the respective contact person listed for each assistance program. The handbook is organized into four sections. The first section lists federal programs that have traditionally provided technical assistance or funding opportunities to Delaware local governments. For more comprehensive information on federal funding opportunities, please refer to the online Catalog for Federal Domestic Assistance www.cfda.gov and www.grants.gov. The second section contains information on state programs that provide funding or technical assistance. The third section provides information on public service programs through the University of Delaware that provide local government assistance. The final section highlights funding opportunities from organizations that cannot be categorized in the previous sections, such as regional and local nonprofit organizations. IPA would like to acknowledge and thank all the agency contacts who graciously provided updated program information for the 2016 edition, particularly the Office of State Planning and Coordination. The 2016 Funding and Technical Assistance Handbook for Delaware Local Governments was prepared by a team of IPA staff and student “Public Administration Fellows.” Alexa Scoglietti coordinated the project along with Public Administration Fellows Scott Eisenhart, Saran Singh, and Gemma Tierney. IPA staff involved with this handbook included Policy Scientists Martin Wollaston and Marcia Scott. Finally, thanks also goes to IPA Director Jerome Lewis who allocated staffing resources for creating and updating the handbook, Policy Scientist Lisa Moreland and Associate Policy Scientist William DeCoursey for editing, and Policy Specialist II Sarah Pragg for her assistance in designing the handbook.Item “Aging Out” of Foster Care – Background and Resources Brief(2012-06-22) O’Hanlon, Julia; Sherretz, Kelly L.; Wessel, EvanThis issue brief provides an overview and assessment of current data resources and general trends related to the national and statewide population who are “aging out” of foster care. It is designed to provide information to state officials, community leaders, members of the Delaware Youth Opportunities Initiative (DYOI), and other stakeholders involved in the development of strategies and policy recommendations for improved service and program delivery for those who are aging out of foster care in Delaware. Future briefs and reports may expand on the information presented and identify additional opportunities for resource expansion and comprehensive data-collection efforts.Item Assessing the Needs of Delaware’s Older Drivers(2007-09-21T13:50:04Z) Dworsky, Bernard; O'Hanlon, Julia; Klepner, Richard; Catherine, Adam; Trick, JulieCurrent road designs should be reviewed to determine whether modifications are necessary to better accommodate Delaware’s older drivers. Possible modifications include making intersections more driver- and pedestrian-friendly and improving traffic signs and signal design. Additionally, comprehensive assessment, education, and outreach programs can assist individuals, families, and physicians facilitate discussions about driving and promote mobility and independence among older Delawareans. Like other states that are addressing this issue, Delaware should apply resources for such modifications and initiatives to areas that pose the greatest safety concerns. Chosen areas should be based on the state’s current and projected demographic trends as well as crash data. Better coordination and collaboration among state advocacy groups and agencies will also foster overall improved awareness and education for individuals and their families who are concerned about the potential risks associated with older drivers.Item Beyond 18: Ready by 21 Services for Delaware's Youth Who Have Experienced Foster Care(2012-09-28) Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their FamiliesIn response to House Joint Resolution (HJR) No. 18, this report serves as an analysis and provides recommendations for creating a developmentally appropriate, fully integrated system of independent-living services, housing and financial assistance for youth who have experienced foster care in Delaware. This system shall be referred to as “Ready by 21.”Item Building Quality Schools: Revisions to the School Construction Formula and Recommendations on Standards(Institute for Public Administration, 2002-10) Vacirca, Nicholas; Settles, AlexanderItem Building Successful School Leaders In Times of Great Change(Institute for Public Administration, 2001-01) Loftus, Dennis L.; Brown, Laura; Keene, SusanItem Changing Technologies: Mapping the Future of Lifestyles, Work, and Business in Delaware(Institute for Public Administration, 1999-02) Warren, Robert; Lisa, MorelandItem Delaware Environmental Scan: Delaware Youth Opportunities Initiative(2011-07-19) O'Hanlon, Julia; Miller, Julie; Clark, Amy; Ospanova, GauharIn partnership with the Delaware Center for Justice and Delaware State University, IPA’s key objective for the scan was to identify the state’s strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in resources and services currently available for the state’s youth aging out of foster care. Ultimately, the scan will provide a better understanding of the issues involved and help create appropriate strategies and action items that address the primary policy goals of the Delaware Youth Opportunities Initiative.Item Delaware Health Care Commission Web Development Project Report(Institute for Public Administration, 2002-05) Deshon, Mark; Osborne, Kristen; Herst, JenItem Delaware K-20 International Education Capacity Study Report(Institute for Public Administration, 2004-08) O'Malley, Fran; Miller, Jeanette; Wang, ShuhanItem Delaware State Parks Youth Conservation Corps Impact Study(Institute for Public Administration, 2022-02) DeCoursey, William; Mix, Troy; Narvaez, MarthaIn coordination with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Parks and Recreation, the Institute for Public Administration (IPA) at the University of Delaware conducted an evaluation to determine the impact of the Delaware State Parks Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) programming on 2014–2020 participants. The project consists of a literature review of youth labor programs and environmental employment programs, the development of survey instruments, survey administration, analysis of the survey responses, and recommendations for program enhancements. Overall, the YCC program is a highly performing youth labor program in Delaware. Based on the comparable youth labor programs and environmental youth employment programs as well as data results, the following program enhancements are recommended for consideration: embrace and extend the core youth workforce development benefits of the program, strengthen YCC Alumni relations and networking opportunities, increase racial diversity, and conduct annual and multi-year assessments.Item Delaware State Personnel Office Research Project - Phase I(Institute for Public Administration, 2002-06) IPA Planning TeamItem Delaware State Personnel Office Research Project - Phase II(Institute for Public Administration, 2003-03) IPA Planning TeamItem Delaware Teacher Supply Survey Analysis Report(Institute for Public Administration, 2004-07) Raffel, Jeffrey A.; Prulello, Marissa-JeanItem Delaware's Climate Change Programming(Institute for Public Administration, 2020-08) Barnes, Philip J.; Akiba, KoheiInterviews were conducted with local officials in Delaware to understand how they acquire knowledge of climate impacts and whether that knowledge informs local development and administrative decisions. The analysis shows that climate education and training programs offered by the state (mostly the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control—DNREC) and its partners are able to communicate climate information, but first-hand observation and experience with climate impacts (flooding, heat) were frequently cited by interviewees. Despite this knowledge, and despite several instances of climate planning, climate-informed decision making and implementation is not occurring for a variety of reasons including deficits in local technical capacity, uncertainty around administrative and policy strategies for implementing climate-informed development, and a high demand for municipal resources that must manage the near term day-to-day activities and permitting processes. To advance climate-informed development and local administration, a program should be created that would pair state resources with willing communities. The program and the state-community partnership should establish a publicly-engaged process that seeks to transition the community from the climate planning phase into implementation (new ordinances, codes, policy, etc.).Item Delaware’s Process for Projecting Demographic and Population Estimates– Overview, Evolution, and the Future Role of the Delaware Population Consortium(Institute for Public Administration, 2022-08) O'Hanlon, Julia; O'Neill, Sean; Prickett, LindsayThis policy brief was developed by IPA as part of its partnership with and funding from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Planning Division. Information provided is intended to inform key stakeholders—including state agency staff, local government leaders, and community organizations in Delaware—about the history, evolution, and applications of the Delaware Population Consortium work and annual projections. In addition to its infrastructure and transportation policy team, IPA recognizes contributions to the document made by our DelDOT partners, the University of Delaware’s Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research (CADSR), the Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination (OSPC), and others interviewed as part of IPA’s fiscal year 2022 infrastructure work plan.Item E-Commerce: Changing the Face of Goods Services and Transportation(Institute for Public Administration, 2000-03) Warren, Robert; Moreland, Lisa; Boland, KamaItem Future of School Siting, Design and Construction in Delaware(Institute for Public Administration, 2003-07) Hunter, Anna Wojewodzki; Sawak, CamilleItem Grant Assistance Program Case Study: From Route 9 Master Plan to RAISE Grant Success(Institute for Public Administration, 2023-05-26) Willard, Collin; Raskin, KatyaThe 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes funding for hundreds of programs in the realm of infrastructure and resiliency through fiscal year 2026. Facing major infrastructure and resilience challenges, Delaware local governments, organizations, and state agencies are tasked with navigating the complex landscape of federal grants to find opportunities that can improve conditions for Delawareans over the next several years. In order to assist in this process, the Institute for Public Administration’s Grant Assistance Program (GAP) was launched in July 2022 to provide technical assistance and grant writing services to Delaware local governments. GAP seeks to build local capacity for grant administration by highlighting successful examples and best practices to share with local governments interested in funding opportunities.Item Green > Grey: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Implications for Delaware GreenInfrastructure Landscape(Institute for Public Administration, 2021-07-08) Barnes, Philip; O'Hanlon, Julia; Matera, MadisonBeginning in fiscal year 2021, the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA), in partnership with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), began a year-long work plan devoted to green infrastructure. Applied research and public service components included outreach to various stakeholders, facilitation of a virtual workshop, and the development of resources designed to provide information on the challenges, opportunities, policy implications, and best practices of green infrastructure approaches in Delaware. This brief summarizes policy implications for Delaware's green infrastructure landscape and highlights additional best practices.