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Grant Opportunity ID
Non-Gateway
Agency
Division of Criminal Justice Services
Grant Opportunity
SFY 2022-23 Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC)
Contact Name
Jason Tillou
Contact Email
funding@dcjs.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) seeks proposals to fund safety and security projects at nonprofit organizations at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their ideology, beliefs or mission. Approximately fifty million ($50 million) is expected to be available to fund approximately 1000 projects throughout New York State. Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), DCJS is continuing the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Program (SCAHC) initiated in 2017 by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES). This RFP seeks to strengthen safety and security arrangements at the facilities of New York nonprofit organizations at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their ideology, beliefs, or mission. In support of this effort, $50 million in grant funding has been made available on a statewide basis, with the grants administered by DCJS
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
February 28, 2023 / 12:00 AM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award DateFriday, April 28, 2023
Anticipated Initial Contract Length24 Months
Total Funding Available$50,000,000.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)$50,000.00
NarrativeDCJS expects that approximately $50 million will be made available to support approximately 1,000 projects. Applications will be accepted for up to $50,000 per project. Each eligible organization may submit up to three (3) applications for physical security enhancements for a maximum total of $150,000. Each project will require a separate application. Additionally, an organization may submit one (1) application for up to $50,000 for a project to improve the organization’s cybersecurity. Applications for cybersecurity projects will require an additional narrative description of the organization’s current cybersecurity capabilities and vulnerabilities, which should be attached to the application as a document or PDF
Letter of IntentNot Required
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due DateWednesday, December 7, 2022
Questions and Answers NarrativeQuestions regarding the RFP must be emailed to dcjsfunding@dcjs.ny.gov. Responses to the questions will be at the DCJS website at https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ofpa/index.htm on or about the date indicated. If the applicant has a general question such as "Did DCJS receive my email?" please call (518)457-9787 Mon. – Fri, 9am-5pm only. DCJS cannot answer any substantive questions concerning this solicitation in any manner other than the e-mail and posting method.
Questions and Answers Posting TypeLink
Questions and Answers Posting Date12/21/2022 12:00:00 AM
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsNot-For-Profit
Target Population(s)Organizations - Not-For Profits
Service Area(s) Public Safety Supports
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