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Posted by: kwflatbed

There is a listing of the many grants avaible to research and apply for.

http://www.policeone.com/grants/


There are many possible donors to seek smaller grants for local programs.

Foundation Center: An extensive directory and guide to private non-profit foundations.

Wal-Mart: Local Wal-Mart stores offer small community grants. Each location has their own representative. For general information you can browse the web.

Target: Each store has their own representative. For more information you can browse their website.

Exxon-Mobil: Your local dealer will have information regarding the Exxon Mobil Foundation grants. For general information you can review the corporate web site.

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Posted by: kttref

Good post Harry

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Posted by: mpd61

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Originally Posted by kttref Good post Harry

Kate!

If you're interested, I know a Sergeant at Massasoit who went to Grant Writing School back in 2005. Since then she was able to obtain some Nomex gloves for the Massasoit SRT Team. Well...now that I think of it, I heard OB kinda sorta polished it a little.

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Posted by: kttref

I personally don't do the grants in my department...and wouldn't mind avoiding it for the remainder of my tenure...but i think it's a good resource that Harry posted.

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Posted by: GuyS

WalMart is usually pretty good for a couple thousand dollars. Great for DARE or RAD programs. Grant application is fairly simple and consists of writing one sentence.

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Posted by: kwflatbed

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Originally Posted by kttref Good post Harry

Thanks Kate

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Posted by: frapmpd24

Since I was fortunate enough to receive some valuable information about grantwriting training/resources from a fellow MassCops member a couple years ago, seeing this topic is a good oppurtunity to pass similar info along to others.

Based on a recomendation from a one of the MassCops members I took a grantwriting course through The Grantsmanship Center (TGCI) in October of 2006. It is a 40 hour course and the major project is a grant proposal, which can be an active grant for your department/organization or assist someone else with a grant.

I opted to attend the course at their headquarters in sunny California with free acomodations from some relatives who live in the area. That being said, they do offer the courses all over the country.

Also, with an alumni membership you get one free grant review a year plus access to a very well organized website with many many grant resources.

Their website is www.tgci.com if anyone is interested.

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Posted by: kwflatbed

Agencies get guidance for winning DHS grants


By Alice Lipowicz
Washington Technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. — State and local agencies seeking a share of the $3 billion in Homeland Security Department grants should make priorities of protecting against improvised explosives, creating preparedness plans and aligning with the National Preparedness Guidelines, according to guidance released by DHS.

The department's goal is to allocate 25 percent of total grant funding for those three issues this year.

Since 2003, DHS has awarded billions of dollars to state and local agencies to help them boost their preparedness. A substantial portion of those awards are spent on contractor goods and services, including information technology systems and services for surveillance, situational awareness, communication, command and control, intrusion detection and identification management.

This year, money will flow to states and territories, urban areas, transit systems and law enforcement agencies, among others.

The grant programs include:

State Homeland Security Program - $862.9 million. Funding flows to 56 states and territories based on a combination of risk and effectiveness.

Urban Areas Security Initiative - $781.6 million. Directs funding to high-risk urban areas based on risk and effectiveness.

Metropolitan Medical Response System Program - $39.8 million. Assists designated metropolitan areas in preparing for an attack or disaster that results in mass casualties.

Citizen Corps Program - $14.5 million. Supports citizen volunteer preparedness activities in 56 states and territories.

Transit Security Grant Program - $388.6 million. Awarded to owners and operators of transit systems, including buses, rails and ferries. Programs include intrusion detection, surveillance and deterrence.

Port Security Grant Program - $388.6 million. Supports risk-based efforts to enhance access control and credentialing, protect against IED and other nonconventional attacks, and conduct disaster-response scenarios.

Buffer Zone Protection Program - $48.5 million. Funds projects to protect perimeters of critical infrastructure sites, including chemical facilities, nuclear and electric power plants, dams, stadiums, arenas and other high-risk areas.

Trucking Security Program - $15.5 million. Supports recruitment of highway professionals, including carriers and drivers, to participate in anti-terrorism awareness programs.

Intercity Bus Security Grant Program - $11.1 million. Priorities include facility, driver and vehicle security enhancements; emergency communications technology; training; and screening of passengers and baggage.

Emergency Management Performance Grants $291.4 million. Supports state and local emergency management programs.

Operation Stonegarden Grants - $60 million. Designated for border jurisdictions.

Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program - $60 million. Enhances planning in designated urban areas.

Real ID Systems Integration and Data Verification Grant Program - $48.5 million. Funding to assist states in implementing standards for driver's licenses as mandated under the Real ID Act of 2005.

Urban Areas Security Initiative Nonprofit Security Grant Program - $15 million. Provides funding to nonprofit organizations considered at high risk for international terrorist attacks.


Wire Service

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Posted by: kwflatbed

2008 Grants Overview Webcast


2008 promises to provide significant opportunities to access funding for technology projects in a variety of areas, including law enforcement, education, economic development, healthcare, and emergency management. Hear Grants Office CEO Michael Paddock discuss the programs and opportunities that can fund technology solutions for your local needs in 2008. This webcast covers the range of federal agencies that provide funding and an overview of pass-through procedures for a variety of programs.

Listen Now!

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Posted by: kwflatbed

The Nuts and Bolts of 2008 Homeland Security Funding Webcast



The Nuts and Bolts of 2008 Homeland Security Funding
Sponsored by Cisco

Original Broadcast:
DATE: Wednesday, April 9th
TIME: 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Download this Webinar now - Click Here

The many changes to the Homeland Security Grants for 2008 are coming to fruition in the form of processes and procedures across the states and within DHS.

Listen as Grants Office CEO Michael Paddock discusses:

- Emerging processes and procedures for inclusion in a homeland security application
- How you can make your state's or urban area's application more competitive
- Alternative ways to advocate for your project at the regional and state level


The Nuts and Bolts of 2008 Homeland Security Funding
Sponsored by Cisco

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Posted by: kwflatbed

Law Enforcement Grants
with Michael Paddock

Public Safety Funding Still Active among SLG Customers



Now that the Homeland Security Grants are past, a number of public safety-related, non-DHS programs have been announced for the May-June time frame. They are:

1. 1. 1. COPS Tribal Resources Grant Program (TRGP) – Due June 13
      2. Emergency Management for Higher Education Grants - Due May 27
      3. Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Program – Anticipated July 2 Deadline
      4. COPS Secure Our Schools (SOS) Grant Program – Due June 13

These programs cover general law enforcement agencies, tribes, schools, and colleges. Chances are, there’s a grant that will fit your project!
The COPS Tribal Resources Grants are provided directly to tribal law enforcement agencies for areas such as hiring additional officers, law enforcement training, uniforms, basic-issue equipment, emerging technologies, and police vehicles. All Indian tribes that have been "federally recognized" by the BIA and have established police departments are eligible to apply. The amount of funding for which an agency is eligible to apply is determined by the number of sworn officers that the agency currently employs. Tier I: Agencies with 20 or fewer officers may apply for up to $200,000; Tier II: Agencies with more than 20 officers may apply for up to $400,000. TRGP funds are for one-time purchases for allowable costs incurred during the first 24 months following the grant award start date unless an extension for additional time is granted. For more information, contact the Grants Office Helpdesk at 585-472-1430. You can find additional information on the program at www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=1428

TheEmergency Management for Higher Education Grants support efforts by higher education institutions to develop, or review and improve, and fully integrate campus-based all-hazards emergency management planning efforts for higher education institutions, including coordination of planning and communication across all relevant components, offices, and departments of the campus, coordination with local and state government emergency management efforts. Eighteen awards are anticipated, ranging from $50,000 to a maximum of $500,000. Project periods are for up to 18 months. For more information, contact the Grants Office Helpdesk at 585-472-1430. You can find additional information on the program at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-8954.pdf

The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Program funds are very flexible and can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of JAG Program's six purpose areas: (1) law enforcement programs; (2) prosecution and court programs; (3) prevention and education programs; (4) corrections and community corrections programs; (5) drug treatment programs; and (6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs. Note: The FY 2008 local solicitation has not been released yet. For the FY 2007 local solicitation, applications were due July 2, 2007. A July deadline is anticipated until an actual deadline is announced. For more information, contact the Grants Office Helpdesk at 585-472-1430. You can find additional information on the program at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/jag.html

TheCOPS Secure Our Schools (SOS) Grant Program provides funding to local governments to assist with the development of school safety resources. This funding will allow recipients the opportunity to establish and enhance a variety of school safety equipment and/or programs to encourage the continuation and enhancement of school safety efforts within their communities. Funding under this program may be used for such things as: (1) Placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures; (2) Security assessments; (3) Security training of personnel and students; (4) Coordination with local law enforcement; (5) Any other measure that may provide a significant improvement in security (including technology). Note: If applying online, the applicant must register by May 30, 2008, and applications must be postmarked or submitted online via Grants.gov on or before June 13, 2008. For more information, contact the Grants Office Helpdesk at 585-472-1430. You can find additional information on the program at www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=46|

Give some thought to which of these programs would best fit with a project you have in the works or just call the helpdesk and we’ll work with you to figure it out!

Michael Paddock serves both as Chief Executive Officer of Grants Office, a national grant development services firm, and as Grants Columnist for the award-winning HSToday magazine. In his role at Grants Office, Mr. Paddock consults with dozens of state and local governments and international agencies on homeland security funding. He contributes regularly to a wide range of publications, and he is a featured speaker at many national conferences specializing in homeland security. Mr. Paddock served from 1996-2001 on the US Interagency Electronic Grants Committee and co-founded the New York State E-grants Project in 1999. His article “Funding the First 72 Hours” was recently accepted as a reference within the National Blueprint for Secure Communities, a joint project of the National Council on Readiness and Preparedness and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.


http://www.policeone.com/Grants/arti...SLG-Customers/

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Posted by: kwflatbed

Law Enforcement Grants
with Michael Paddock

15 FAQs for Law Enforcement




1. Where does grant funding come from?

Public safety funding comes from two primary sources, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice. Although additional funding for various elements of public safety may come from other agencies, these two provide the bulk of funding to police departments across the country.
The funding actually comes through grant programs administered by each of these agencies. Most grant programs are focused on a particular issue, topic, or agency type, such as the Methamphetamine Enforcement Grants or COPS Technology Grants, but other grants may be more general, as the Homeland Security Grants Program and Justice Assistance Grants demonstrate.

2. Who can receive funding?

While all types of organizations are eligible to receive funding, eligibility to apply for and receive funding through a grant program is usually established by the authorizing statute that defines that program. The Small Business Innovation Research grants are set aside for small businesses, for example, while the Public Safety Interoperable Communications grants could go to nearly any agency engaged in a public safety function.

3. How can I apply for a grant?

Any agency engaged in public safety can apply for a grant. The important first step is to identify the best program to apply under. Several elements will determine whether a particular program is a good fit for your project, including:

• Total funding available – gives you an idea how broad the program will be and how competitive
• Application burden – some programs require 100 page narrative, while others may look for 10 pages or less.
• Matching requirements – some programs require a dollar for dollar match, while others may require a 5% match or no cost sharing at all.
• Scale – your customer probably won’t want to write 100 $5,000 requests to get a $500,000 project funded.
• Collaboration/partnering requirements – some grants applications require an organization to work in collaboration with others, which complicates the application process.
• Lead time – more lead time generally means more time to develop the project – six weeks is good, and three weeks is almost essential.
• Track record with the funder – generally more important for local funders than federal sources, but a consideration nonetheless.

Once you’ve decided upon a program that fits with your project objectives, you’ll need to prepare an application to the program. Be sure to follow all the application requirements provided by the agency, since a failure to do so may result in your proposal being returned without review.

Full Article: http://www.policeone.com/Grants/arti...w-Enforcement/

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Posted by: MARINECOP

Anyone know of any grants for firearms training? Most departments only qualify once a year and I would think their would be something out there in regards to advanced tactical firearms training.

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Posted by: chief801

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Originally Posted by MARINECOP Anyone know of any grants for firearms training? Most departments only qualify once a year and I would think their would be something out there in regards to advanced tactical firearms training.

How the hell are you? Hope all is well.

Trying to get grants for firearms training is tough. The best way to go about it right now is to try to organize something with your neighboring towns in the area of active shooter/terrorist response training. If you make it multi-jurisdictional and tie it into the schools your chances of getting approved are greatly increased. I would propose asking the STOP Team to come out conduct their Active Shooter Program followed up by a day of live fire exercises on the range that you could run. Your grant request can cover O.T. costs, Equipment (Simunitions/Ammo), and anything else you would need to make it happen.

Hope this helps...

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Posted by: MARINECOP

Thanks Chief. I will pass on the info to our grant writer Sgt. G. I hope all is well with you. Semper Fi.

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