State-Funded Programs

Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program

The FY2023 Domestic Terrorism Prevention (DTP) Grant Program provides funding to counties to build New York State’s capability to prevent targeted violence and domestic terrorism through the utilization of Threat Assessment and Management (TAM) teams and the development of comprehensive Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plans. Only counties within New York State and New York City are eligible to apply for the FY2023 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program. Additional eligibility criteria are listed in the Grant Guidelines.

Interoperable and Emergency Communications Grants

The Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) Program is a state-funded program to provide developmental support for interoperable communications and enhance the growth of regional communications partnerships throughout the State. The program consists of targeted grants (SICG-Targeted); formula-based grants (SICG-Formula) for large-scale radio projects; and public safety answering points (PSAP) grants, which are annual formula-driven grants to support ongoing operations of public safety communications centers.

Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula-Based Grant (SICG-Formula)

The Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula-Based Grant (SICG-Formula) Program focuses on minimizing gaps in interoperable communications by aligning technology acquisitions with operational use by first responders, which provides the foundation necessary to accomplish a high level of interoperability. The SICG-Formula Program concentrates on improving interoperability and operability of communications systems in New York State. All New York State counties receive funding through the SICG-Formula Program.

2024 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Program (2024 SICG-Formula Program)

A total of $45 million in funding is available for the 2024 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Program (2024 SICG-Formula Program).

Eligible Applicants: County governments within New York State or New York City requesting funding for the benefit of the county as a single entity. Additional eligibility criteria are listed in the 2024 SICG-Formula Grant Program Request for Applications.

UPDATE: The application RESUBMISSION deadline is November 1, 2024, by 5:00 pm. Completed applications must be submitted to [email protected].

Informational Webinar: An informational webinar recording on the application resubmission process is linked below. Please ensure that you follow all the instructions outlined in this important webinar.

Public Safety Answering Point Operations Grant (PSAP)

The Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Operations Grant Program provides funding to all New York State county governments to consolidate and improve their public safety answering point and emergency call center operations.

2024 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Operations Grant Program

A total of $10 million in funding is available for the 2024 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Operations Grant Program.

Eligible Applicants: County governments within New York State or New York City requesting funding for the benefit of the county as a single entity. Additional eligibility criteria are listed in the 2024 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Operations Grant Program Request for Applications.

UPDATE: The application RESUBMISSION deadline is November 1, 2024, by 5:00 pm. Completed applications must be submitted to [email protected].

Recruitment and Retention Grant Program

The Recruitment and Retention Grant Program provides funding to support county and local fire and EMS agencies in their efforts to recruit new and retain existing fire and EMS volunteers.

There are currently no Recruitment and Retention grants available.

Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Grant Program

New York State, committed to ensuring the safety and equal treatment of all New Yorkers, launched the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC) Program to boost safety and security at New York's nonpublic nonprofit schools, nonprofit day care centers, nonprofit community centers, nonprofit cultural museums, nonprofit residential camps and nonprofit day camps at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their ideology, beliefs, or mission.

Please note that future funding opportunities of the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Program will be administered by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS): https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ofpa/index.htm

Resources for SFY2019 SCAHC Recipients

Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment (V-FIRE) Grant Program

The V-FIRE Grant Program is intended to support volunteer fire departments to upgrade and improve their facilities and response capabilities through the following primary objectives:

Ensure that Fire Stations and Fire Training Facilities within New York State are safe, structurally sound, meet current building codes and regulations, and support or promote effective and safe firefighting practices.
Support volunteer firefighter safety and health and wellness by providing adequate and up-to-date equipment to include personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination equipment and supplies, and effective exhaust removal systems.
Support the consolidation of fire service resources through regionalization efforts to expand above and beyond jurisdictional boundaries to further enhance local, county and statewide response efforts.

Contact DHSES Grants Program Administration

Grants Program Administration (GPA)

Contact us by email:

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