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Information for DCJS Grantees

DCJS Grant Award Notices sent to grantees include the name and contact information of the DCJS Public Safety Grants Representative assigned to the grant, as well as the grant unit supervisor. These contacts are invaluable to you as a grantee when developing your grant contract. Should grantees need further assistance or additional information from DCJS about your grant, please contact the DCJS Office of Program Development and Funding GMS Help Desk at (518) 457-9787 or dcjsfunding@dcjs.ny.gov. Please be sure to include the name of the grant program and the contract number, when possible, in the subject line of the email. Thank you.

Guidance for DCJS grantees regarding electronic vouchering as of April 1, 2022

Current Funding Opportunities

Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Grant Program

Nonprofit, community-based organizations may apply for funding through the state’s Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes grant program. This funding will allow organizations at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their ideology, beliefs or mission to strengthen safety and security for employees and individuals they serve. Eligible organizations may apply for up to $200,000 to fund improvements to their physical security and cybersecurity.

Questions about the request for applications must be submitted to dcjsfunding@dcjs.ny.gov by Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Responses to those questions will be posted no later than Friday, March 22, 2024.

The deadline for applications and vulnerability self-assessments is noon Friday, May 17, 2024.

Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Program Request for Applications

Vulnerability Assessment Tool