ARRA: Public Safety/Homeland Security
Public Safety/Homeland Security
- A. COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services)
- B. Byrne JAG - Formula
- C. Byrne JAG - Competitive
- D. Internet Crimes Against Children
- E. Violence Against Women
- F. Assistance to Firefighters Grants (Fire Stations)
- G. Wildland Fire Management
- H. Public Transportation Security Assistance
- I. Emergency Food and Shelter
COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services)
Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP)
Total Funding Available: $1 billion
Overview: COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) is a competitive grant program that provides funding directly to law enforcement agencies having primary law enforcement authority - offering funding for newly hired officers, including providing funding for new officers to fill existing officer vacancies that are no longer funded as a result of state, local or tribal budget cuts.
It is estimated that these grants will fund 5,500 local police officers through the CHRP.
Special Factors: Traditionally, the program provides 75 percent of a new hire or rehire's salary for the first three years, with a salary cap of $75,000 for these new officers. However, the ARRA waives both the salary cap and local match for FYs 09 & 10. Further, the COPS office has indicated that they will allow local government to use the funds to retain police officers that they otherwise would not be able to keep on salary.
How to Access Funding: Cities will apply directly with the Federal Department of
Justice, COPS Office for grants. The federal COPS Office is expected to launch the program within a few weeks, please see the website below for updated information.
Implementation in Tennessee: Find quick links on the State website: http://tennessee.gov/finance/rds/ocjp.htm
To check if you are eligible to receive CHRP funding, please follow the link, http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/chrp/eligibilityannoy.aspx, or contact the COPS Office Response Center at 1-800-421-6770 or askCopsRC@usdoj.gov.
Applications for CHRP grants will be accepted only online through the COPS Office web site: www.cops.usdoj.gov. The online application materials are scheduled to be available before the end of March, but in the interim, the COPS Office wants to ensure that your agency has sufficient time to complete the following required steps before the solicitation opens:
• Visit the "Account Access" portion of the COPS web site at www.cops.usdoj.gov to determine if your agency currently has an active online account and/or how to create one.
• Once logged into "Account Access," your agency will able to add additional user accounts and also update your agency contact and address information.
• Take this time to ensure that your agency's Law Enforcement and Government Executive information is current, and also make sure that contact information is current for individuals submitting the CHRP grant application.
• If you do not remember your password or user name and need assistance with creating an account and/or system access, call 1.800.421.6770 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or e-mail egov.issues@usdoj.gov.
• A Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is required to submit applications for COPS funding. A DUNS number is a unique nine-digit sequence recognized as the universal standard for identifying and keeping track of entities receiving federal funds. Visit www.dnb.com/us to obtain or verify your number.
• Additionally, all applicants are required to maintain current registrations in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The CCR database is the repository for standard information about federal financial assistance applicants, recipients, and sub-recipients. For more information about how to register with the CCR, visit www.ccr.gov. Please note that applicants must update or renew their CCR at least once per year to maintain an active status.
Federal Contact: US Department of Justice, COPS Office
www.cops.usdoj.gov
Program Specialist - Sponsored/Targeted: Lakita Reid Phone: 202.514.1658
Program Specialist - Discretionary/Non-Targeted: Jamie Atwood Phone: 202.616.9554
State Contact: N/A
Total Funding Available: $2 billion
Overview: The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. The procedure for allocating JAG funds is a formula based on population and crime statistics, in combination with a minimum allocation to ensure that each state and territory receives an appropriate share. Funds are distributed 60/40 between state and local recipients. The list of eligible applicants for the federal funds can be found by clicking on Tennessee on the following web page: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/08jagallocations.html. These funds are extremely flexible and can be utilized to pay for programs, equipment, and even some salaries-prevention programs, drug enforcement programs, and buying equipment to support law enforcement are all permitted.
In addition to direct grants from the federal government, cities are sometimes eligible to receive funds from the state allocation. In some instances, a city that is not eligible for the federal grant will be eligible for the state funds.
Special Factors: Under the Byrne JAG 60 percent of the allocation is awarded to the state and 40 percent is set aside for units of local governments.
Units of local government, established by OJP's Bureau of Justice Statistics, will be eligible to apply directly for JAG funds. If cities plan to access this funding, they are encouraged to register with the Central Contractor Registration registrant database now, through www.grants.gov. Potential applicants need to obtain a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number. A DUNS number is a unique number that identifies an organization and helps track the distribution of grant money. The CCR is a central repository of organizations working with the federal government.
Funding that is awarded directly to the state governments, will be administered by a State Administering Agency (SAA) which will then set priorities and allocate funds within that state.
To find out who to contact to apply for funding through your SAA, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/saa/index.htm.
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Bill Scollon, JAG Contact
Office of Criminal Justice Programs
Dept of Finance and Administration
312 Eighth Avenue North Suite 1200
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
615-532-2983 (telephone)
bill.scollon@state.tn.us (FAX)
How to Access Funding:
The Office of Justice Programs has released the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) Formula Program solicitation. This solicitation is for $2 billion in state and local public safety funding made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Local governments eligible for funding can apply here: Local Solicitation.
Applicants are limited to the units of local government listed in the Recovery Act JAG allocation list. If you are not sure if you are eligible to apply, click here:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryallocations.html
Deadline: by 8pm Eastern on May 18th, 2009.
Important information for helping eligible local governments apply can be found here: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryjag.html
Federal: Solicitation, FAQ, and Fact Sheets will be released soon by the Office of Justice Programs. If cities plan to access this funding, they are encouraged to register with the Central Contractor Registration registrant database now, through www.grants.gov. Potential applicants need to obtain a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number. A DUNS number is a unique number that identifies an organization and helps track the distribution of grant money. The CCR is a central repository of organizations working with the federal government.
Implementation in Tennessee: Visit the state website: http://tennessee.gov/finance/rds/ocjp.htm
State and local allocations are available at: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryallocations.html.
Federal Contact:
United States Office of Justice Programs
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryact.html
Email: JAGRecovery@usdoj.gov
State Contact: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Patricia B. Dishman
Director
Office of Criminal Justice Programs
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration
312 Eighth Avenue North
William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 12th Floor
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
615-741-8267 (telephone)
patricia.dishman@state.tn.us
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Contact
Bill Scollon
Office of Criminal Justice Programs
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration
312 Eighth Avenue North Suite 1200
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
615-532-2983 (telephone)
bill.scollon@state.tn.us (FAX)
Total Funding Available: $225 million
Overview: Competitive grants to units of State, local, and tribal government, and to
national, regional, and local non-profit organizations to prevent crime, improve the administration of justice, provide services to victims of crime, support critical nurturing and mentoring of at-risk children and youth, and for other similar activities.
How to Access Funding: Solicitation, FAQ, and Fact Sheets will be released soon by
the Office of Justice Programs. If cities plan to access this funding, they are encouraged to register with the Central Contractor Registration registrant database now, through www.grants.gov. Potential applicants need to obtain a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number. A DUNS number is a unique number that identifies an organization and helps track the distribution of grant money. The CCR is a central repository of organizations working with the federal government.
Federal Contact: United States Office of Justice Programs
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryact.html
State Contact: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Bill Scollon, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Contact
Office of Criminal Justice Programs
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration
312 Eighth Avenue North Suite 1200
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
615-532-2983 (tel)
bill.scollon@state.tn.us (fax)
Internet Crimes Against Children
Total Funding Available: $ 50 million
Overview: Competitive grants through the Office of Justice Programs to coordinate
state and local responses to preventing, apprehending, and prosecuting online predators.
Special Factors:
How to Access Funding: Solicitation, FAQ, and Fact Sheets will be released soon by
the Office of Justice Programs. If cities plan to access this funding, they are encouraged to register with the Central Contractor Registration registrant database now, through www.grants.gov. Potential applicants need to obtain a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number. A DUNS number is a unique number that identifies an organization and helps track the distribution of grant money. The CCR is a central repository of organizations working with the federal government.
Federal Contact: www.ojp.usdoj.gov
State Contact: Andrea Coleman, OJJDP State Representative
(202) 514-1319 (telephone)
andrea.coleman@usdoj.gov
Total Funding Available: $175 million for STOP grants
$50 million for transitional housing
Overview:
STOP (Services • Training • Officers • Prosecutors) grants: Formula grants awarded to states and territories to develop and strengthen the criminal justice system's response to violence against women and to support and enhance services for victims. Each state and territory must allocate 25 percent of the grant funds for law enforcement, 25 percent for prosecution, 5 percent for courts, and 30 percent for victim services.
Transitional Housing: Discretionary grant program that provides transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, and related support services for individuals who are homeless or in need of transitional housing or other housing assistance as a result of fleeing a situation of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for whom emergency shelter services or other crisis intervention services are unavailable or insufficient. Eligible applicants are states, units of local government, Indian tribal governments, and other organizations that have a documented history of effective work concerning domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Special Factors: Information regarding matching fund requirements for STOP can be found at www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/match requirement.pdf
How to Access Funding:
STOP grants: Grant information will be available at www.ovw.usdoj.gov/stop grant desc.htm.
Transitional Housing: Grant information will be available at www.ovw.usdoj.gov/thousinggrant desc.htm.
Federal Contact: http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov
State Contact (STOP): Primary Contact: Terry Hardin, STOP Coordinator
Tel: 615-532-3355
Fax: 615-532-2989
E-mail: teryl.hardin@state.tn.us
Secondary Contact: Lanette Mumford, Program Manager
Tel: 615-253-8622
Fax: 615-532-2989
E-mail: Lanette.mumford@state.tn.us
State Contact (Housing): please see the Federal Contact (Housing):
Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
800 K Street, N.W., Suite 920
Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: 202-307-6026
Fax: 202-307-3911
TTY: 202-307-2277
Website: www.usdoj.gov/ovw
Assistance to Firefighters Grants
Total Funding Available: $210 million
Overview: The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) is to
meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders to obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.
Assistance to Firefighters Grants funding from the ARRA can be used to modify, upgrade, or construct non-Federal fire stations.
Special Factors:
- The maximum grant amount is $15 million.
- No matching funds are required.
- Extensive "Buy America" provisions can be waived by the Secretary.
How to Access Funding: The Grant Programs Directorate of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency administers the grants in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. Funds will be distributed at the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security. Regulations will be adopted and released by the Secretary.
Federal Contact: Federal Emergency Management Agency
www.firegrantsupport.com/afg/
State Contact: Vicki Murphy
Federal Regional Center
402 South Pinetree Blvd.
Thomasville, GA 31792
Ph: (229) 225-4518
Fax: (229) 225-4532
vicki.murphy@dhs.gov
Alma Christian
Ph: (229) 225-4588
Fax: (229) 225-4589
alma.christian@dhs.gov
Vincent Ramm
Regional Fire Program Specialist
Contractor - Cabezon Group
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Federal Regional Center
402 South Pinetree Blvd.
Thomasville, GA 31792
Ph: (229) 225-4965
Fax: (229) 225-4966
vincent.ramm@associates.dhs.gov
Total Funding Available: $500 million ($250 million for federal lands, and $250
million for state and private lands)
Overview: These funds will be used for hazardous fuels reduction, forest health
protection, rehabilitation and hazard mitigation activities on Federal lands and hazardous fuels reduction, forest health and ecosystem improvement activities on State and private lands.
Special Factors: No matching funds are required.
How to Access Funding: TBD
Federal Contact: Federal Emergency Management Agency
State Contact: Wildland Fire Operations Risk Management Council
Southern Region/Region 8
Lea Wofford, Council Representative
1720 Peachtree Road NW
Suite 746S
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 347-1025 (work)
(404) 347-2836 (fax)
E-mail: lwofford@fs.fed.us
Tennessee Division of Forestry
Forestry Office Directory
http://state.tn.us/agriculture/forestry/directory.html
Public Transportation Security Assistance
Total Funding Available: $150 million
Overview: Provides grant funding to the nation's key high-threat urban areas to
enhance security measures for their critical transit infrastructure including bus, ferry and rail systems.
Special Factors: Extensive "Buy America" provisions can be waived by the Secretary.
How to Access Funding: Funds will be distributed at the discretion of the Secretary
of Homeland Security. Regulations will be adopted and released by the Secretary.
Federal Contact: Federal Emergency Management Agency
www.fema.gov/government/grant/tsgp/index.shtm
State Contact: Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
3041 Sidco Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37204-1502
(615) 741-0001
(615) 242-9635 FAX
www.tnema.org
Total Funding Available: $100 million
Overview: Supplements the work of local social service organizations within the
United States, both private and governmental, to help people in need of emergency assistance. (Private-Nonprofit community and government organizations)
Special Factors: Extensive "Buy America" provisions can be waived by the Secretary.
How to Access Funding: Funds will be distributed at the discretion of the Secretary
of Homeland Security. Regulations will be adopted and released by the Secretary.
Federal Contact: Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/efs.shtm
State Contact: Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
3041 Sidco Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37204-1502
(615) 741-0001
(615) 242-9635 FAX
www.tnema.org
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