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Grant Opportunity Profile
| Grant Opportunity ID |
| Non-Gateway |
| Agency |
| Division of Criminal Justice Services |
| Grant Opportunity |
| 2017-18 Aid to Prosecution (ATP)
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA) |
| Contact Name |
| David Martin |
| Contact Email |
| david.martin@dcjs.ny.gov |
| Solicitation Profile |
****SEE ATTACHED RFA FOR COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS, DEADLINES, AND DETAILS*****
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) seeks applications for funding to provide vital resources to county district attorney offices to support the prosecution of serious felony offenders. Twelve million five-hundred forty-nine thousand dollars ($12,549,000) has been appropriated in the 2017-18 state fiscal year budget to provide this funding for all county district attorney offices in New York State.
DCJS enhances public safety by providing resources and services that inform decision making and improve the quality of the criminal justice system. DCJS is a multi-function criminal justice support agency with a variety of responsibilities, including collection and analysis of statewide crime data; operation of the DNA databank and criminal fingerprint files; administration of federal and state criminal justice funds; identifying and funding programs that reduce crime, recidivism, and victimization. Additionally, DCJS administers the state’s Sex Offender Registry. DCJS conducts research on critical criminal justice issues and provides training, legal guidance and regulation to the State's law enforcement, community corrections and prosecution communities.
DCJS is committed to providing programs that improve the effectiveness of New York's justice system. Applications will be rated and selected for funding consistent with the best interest of the state. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate in their response to this solicitation how their proposal supports New York’s commitment to public safety. |
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| Full Announcement Details |
| Announcement Link | Click here |
Applications Due (Date / Time)
August 31, 2017 / 12:00 PM ET |
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
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| Anticipated Award Date | Friday, September 15, 2017 |
| Anticipated Initial Contract Length | 12 Months |
| Total Funding Available | $12,549,000.00 |
| Anticipated Amount of Award(s) | |
| Narrative | $12,549,000 is available to support the prosecution of serious felony offenders during the contract period. Applicants may apply for funding up to the amounts in Appendix: 2017-2018 Aid to Prosecution Award Allocations. Note: 1. There will be a minimum grant amount of $30,200 per applicant; 2. No applicant will receive an increase of more than 40% above the amount received in 2016-17; and 3. No applicant will receive a decrease of more than 25% from the amount received in 2016-17.
Applicants requesting more funding than allowed will be required to submit a corrected, revised budget. Funding must supplement, not supplant, existing federal, state, and local funding that would otherwise be available for expenditure on the programs proposed. Awards are to support recurring costs which maintain the applicant’s capacity to effectively prosecute felony criminal cases. Applicants should prioritize continued support of existing positions providing direct prosecution services.
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| Letter of Intent | Not Required |
| Letter of Intent Due | |
| Narrative | |
| Questions Due Date | Tuesday, August 1, 2017 |
| Questions and Answers Narrative | ****SEE ATTACHED RFA FOR COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS, DEADLINES, AND DETAILS*****
Questions regarding this RFP must be emailed to dcjsfunding@dcjs.ny.gov. Responses to the questions will be posted on the DCJS website at http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ofpa/index.htm on or about date indicated above. If the applicant has any general questions such as, “Did DCJS receive my e-mail?” please call (518) 457-9787. Please note that DCJS cannot answer substantive questions concerning this solicitation in any manner other than the e-mail method. |
| Questions and Answers Posting Type | Link |
| Questions and Answers Posting Date | 8/3/2017 12:00:00 AM |
| Questions and Answers Link or Upload | Click here |
| Eligible Applicants | Governmental Entity |
| Target Population(s) | Organizations - Government Entities |
| Service Area(s) | Justice Services, Government Supports |
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