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1 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
PO Box 6005, Bend, OR 97701-6005
1300 NW Wall Street, Suite 200, Bend, OR
Telephone: 541-388-6571 Fax: 541-385-3202
Website: www.deschutes.org
DESCHUTES COUNTY
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
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On a separate sheet(s), please briefly answer the following questions:
1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and
activities.
2. Describe the proposed project or activity.
3. Provide a time line for completing the proposed project or activity.
4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will positively impact the community.
5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit.
6. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching
funds or in-kind contributions, if any. Itemize anticipated expenditures*.
7. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future.
Attach:
Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status.
* Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget.
About Us
A non-profit 501 (c )(3) organization since 1983, Classroom Law Project (CLP) has emerged as
Oregon's leader in preparing youth to become active, engaged and informed participants in
democratic society.
We offer innovative programs that are relevant to the diverse needs of Oregon's regions and
communities. Over the past 25 years, we have built an energetic and cost-effective non-profit
organization that unitizes the power of an experienced staff and a large group of committed
volunteers to reach hundreds of teachers and schools and thousands of students each year.
Data collected in Classroom Law Project's Oregon Civics Survey (2006) min'ors disturbing
trends found nationally. The bad news: young people's knowledge and interest in politics and
government is low, particularly at the local level. These surveys show that only 25% of high
school students can name Oregon's two U.S. Senators and 23% think Ted Kulongoski is one of
them. This disengagement is heightened by the belief of many young people that individual votes
do not matter or are "thrown away."
Oregon's legislative system of initiatives and referendums creates an environment in which
every citizen exercises legislative function. The many times that citizens are asked to amend
Oregon's Constitution and statutes requires that they have an even greater awareness of civics
than elsewhere in the country. It is especially crucial that Oregonians be well-informed, take the
time to research the information required to make reasoned, thoughtful, and independent
decisions, and put aside their personal interests to ask, "Is it best for OregonT
Our school systems need help in providing civics education, so CLP works with teachers and
school administrators to create integrated curriculum that meets their needs. And this isn't just
about learning history or how the courts work -CLP's innovative programs can be used to help
young people to develop positive attitudes about authority, justice, and the rule of law~ to prepare
students to think about the common good; and to take action to express their commitment
through voting, volunteerism and petitioning the government for change.
Classroom Law Project has accomplished much in our first 25 years, but much, much more
remains to be done. Our programs reach some 400 teachers and 12,000 students in Oregon. That
is a good thing. But there are] 98 school districts and 20 education service districts in our state,
educating more than 55] ,000 students. That means we are meeting just 2 percent of Oregon's
need for our programs and services. That is both a humbling and motivating number. As we
begin our next 25 years, Classroom Law Project is committed to the teaching and understanding
of civics and democracy in our schools -with your help, we will go forward teacher by teacher,
student by student, and generous supporter by generous supporter.
Annual Mock Trial Competition:
The mock trial has proven to be an effective learning tool for students of all grade levels. It helps
them understand the law, practice critical thinking, and gain greater confidence with public
speaking by assuming the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a fictional criminal or civil trial.
Participants experience first-hand the difficulties that judges, lawyers and juries face in
detennining which facts are relevant and what legal arguments are effective.
High School Competition
Each year. more than 70 teams, totaling some 1.200 students, compete at regional. state and
national levels with support from more than 500 attorneys, educators and other community
representatives acting as coaches. judges and coordinators.
The High School Mock Trial Competition is one ofCLP's most popular and enduring programs.
It begins with more than 70 teams competing in regional competitions across the state and
culminates with the state finals competition in Portland. Students work together with classmates,
teachers and volunteer attomey-coaches on a hypothetical case. They develop and sharpen
critical analysis, public speaking and interpersonal skills. They become more poised and self
confident -and they learn about the U.S. justice system in the process.
Teams of 8-18 students argue a case before 3-judge panels comprised of attomeys and educators
or other community representatives. They will put on the case three times -arguing each side at
least once. The top teams from each region compete in the state competition at the Hatfield
Federal Courthouse in Portland for the Oregon title. Oregon's winning team will send eight
students to the National Mock Trial Championship.
Advancing teams will compete in the State Finals in March each year at the Mark Hatfield US
Courthouse in Portland, OR.
The Case
Teams will receive hard copies of the case once they have completed registration and payment.
This year the case is a civil matter. The cases rotate between civil and criminal matters each year.
A copy of the case has been included in these materials.
How the Funds Will be Used:
The majority ofthe funds will be used to feed the student participants lunch (pizza, & cookies, &
drinks), provide a continental breakfast to the morning judges, afternoon snacks to the afternoon
judges, lunch for volunteer courthouse staff, and volunteer Deputies. It will also cover the cost of
plates, cups, napkins, utensils, and drinks. We can also use 2 large coolers to keep the drink cool
for the students.
Pizza: $300.00
Plates/Napkins/Cups: $50.00
Food for Judges: $75.00
Drinks: $50.00
Coolers: $100.00
Ice: $25.00
Total Budget: $600.00