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Division of Homeland Security · Up to $35.1M

Request for Applications (RFA) in federal NSGP-UA funding and federal NSGP-S funding is being made available by the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency. There is a total of $31,083,641 in New York State for the NSGP-UA program and $3,990,000 in New York State for the NSGP-S program. Funds will be awarded competitively based on the submission of applications by eligible nonprofit organizations. If your nonprofit site is physically located within a FY2026 UASI-designated urban area, then you may apply to NSGP-UA; in NYS, organizations who are located in the NYC Urban Area which includes: the five boroughs in New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County and Westchester County are eligible to apply under NSGP-UA. If your nonprofit site is not physically located within the NYC urban area, then you may apply to NSGP-S. Each nonprofit organization may apply for up to $200,000 per site. Nonprofits with multiple sites may apply for additional sites at up to $200,000 per site for a maximum of three (3) sites located within the NSGP-UA area and three (3) sites located within the NSGP-S area, for a maximum of six (6) sites total, not to exceed a grand total of $600,000 per organization. A nonprofit organization with locations in multiple states may apply for up to these application limits within each state. Funding will be awarded to support target hardening activities to nonprofit organizations (as described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code) that are at risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. The NSGP provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. The NSGP also seeks to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader State and local preparedness efforts. FEMA will add fifteen (15) additional points to their total federal application score of organizations that have not received NSGP funding in the past. The Request for Applications (RFA) and other associated application materials can be found on the DHSES website here: https://www.dhses.ny.gov/nonprofit-programs. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 P.M. on July 10, 2026, through New York State¿s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NYS-DHSES) electronic grants management system (E-Grants).

Div of Criminal Justice Serv · Up to $7.9M

STOP (Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) seeks applications to fund Services Training Officers and Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program. An estimated $7.85 million will be made available to support approximately 120 projects. Funding caps will be imposed by program type to maximize support of local programs. The goal for STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Formula Grants Program is to support communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies, to combat violent crimes against women, and to develop and strengthen services to victims of crime and survivors. Thanks to the DCJS partnership with, and the efforts of, the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, there will be no match requirement imposed on applicants receiving STOP awards through this solicitation. All applications must be submitted through the NYS Statewide Financial System (SFS) in accordance with the instructions outlined in the RFA. For any technical questions or assistance regarding SFS, please contact the SFS Help Desk at (518) 457-7717 or (855) 233-8363 (toll free) or helpdesk@sfs.ny.gov Questions about this Request for Applications (RFA) must be submitted to dcjsfunding@dcjs.ny.gov by Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Responses to those questions will be posted on or about Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The deadline for applications is Noon (EST) Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Div of Criminal Justice Serv · Up to $75M

2026-2027 Law Enforcement Technology (LETech) Grant Program DCJS seeks applications from local municipal police or sheriff's agencies in New York State, outside of New York City, employing sworn officers with police powers to fund law enforcement technologies (LETech) and applicable software/equipment. Approximately $75,000,000 (seventy-five million dollars) is expected to be made available to assist law enforcement partners across the state in their efforts to support safe and vibrant communities. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their proposed equipment use supports the prevention and solving of crimes, particularly violent crimes by firearms and crimes of community concern (e.g., motor vehicle thefts), as well as serve as an integrated part of an agency¿s problem-solving and community-engagement strategy, helping to increase public trust and communication. Each eligible law enforcement agency may submit one application. Questions about this Request for Applications (RFA) must be submitted to dcjsfunding@dcjs.ny.gov by Friday, July 31, 2026. Responses to submitted questions will be posted on or about Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 12:00pm (noon) EST.