NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT OR A DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FROM THE FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY ON BEHALF OF THE NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit applications for awards to support new or continuation projects designed to enhance the New York City Police Department's ability to combat violent crime, drug abuse, gangs, and the trafficking of illegal guns.

Subject to State appropriation authority, approximately $980,000 in State General Funds is available for awards. Eligible applicants include the New York City Police Department or a District Attorney's office from the five boroughs of New York City on behalf of the New York City Police Department. Awards will be for a 12-month period with start dates between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

Applications received on or before 4:00 p.m. (EST), October 24, 2008 via DCJS' on-line Grants Management System (GMS) will be accepted.

For an application, contact: Applications may be obtained by e-mailing DCJS at [email protected]

This above Opportunity for Funding was published in the September 24, 2008 issue of the State Register. This is official notification that this funding opportunity has been withdrawn.

LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT AS DEFINED IN THE CONFERENCE REPORT ACCOMPANYING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2008

Available to local units of government as defined in the Conference Report accompanying the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2008, meaning "any county, city, village, town, district, borough, parish, port authority, transit authority, intercity rail provider, commuter rail system, freight rail provider, water district, regional planning commission, council of government, Indian tribe with jurisdiction over Indian country, authorized Tribal organization, Alaska Native village, independent authority, special district, or other political subdivision of any State."

Through the FY 2008 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), the State of New York was awarded a total of $665,317.00 for the Citizen Corps Program (CCP), 80 percent of which ($532,253.60) is available to local governments and tribal nations in the form of a competitive reimbursement grant.

The Citizen Corps Program is a grass-roots initiative to actively involve all citizens in hometown security through personal preparedness, training, and volunteer service. The FY08 CCP funds will be used to support Citizen Corps Councils with all-hazards planning, public education and communication, training, exercises, equipment, management of Citizen Corps programs and activities, and equipping volunteers who have a role in disaster response. The FY2008 Citizen Corps funds provide resources for local communities to:

1) Bring together the appropriate leadership to form and sustain a Citizen Corps Council;

2) Develop and implement a plan or amend existing plans to achieve and expand citizen preparedness and

participation;

3) Conduct public education and outreach;

4) Ensure clear alerts/warnings and emergency communication with the public;

5) Develop training programs for the public, for both all-hazards preparedness and volunteer responsibilities;

6) Facilitate citizen participation in exercises;

7) Implement volunteer programs and activities to support emergency responders;

8) Involve citizens in surge capacity roles and responsibilities during an incident in alignment with the Emergency Support Functions and Annexes; and

9) Conduct evaluations of programs and activities.

For an Application, contact: The Request for Applications (RFA) and application packet will be posted on SEMO's website (www.nysemo.state.ny.us) on or about the date of the official award of the funds to the State by the Federal Office of Homeland Security. The State received the award on September 16, 2008. Applicant grant submissions must be postmarked no later than Saturday, November 1, 2008.

For additional assistance or questions, please contact Nora Porter, SEMO Human Services, at (518) 292-2326 or nora.porter@semo. state.ny.us.