COPS FY2009 FUNDING Andy Dorr Assistant Director Grants Administration Division 1
Overview COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) $1,000,000,000 Technology Program (Tech) $ 187,000,000 Methamphetamine Initiative (Meth) $ 39,500,000 Secure Our Schools (SOS) $ 16,000,000 Tribal Resources Grant Program (TRGP) $ 20,000,000 Child Sexual Predator Program (CSPP) $ 18,000,000 2
COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) Amount Available: $1 billion Solicitation Period: March 16 April 14, 2009 CHRP provides funding for approved entry-level salaries and fringe benefits of full-time officers Purpose - to create and preserve jobs and to increase community policing capacity and crimeprevention efforts 3
COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) (continued) Funds may be used to Fund new officer positions Rehire officers who have already been laid as of the application date Rehire officers who are, as of the application date, scheduled to be laid off at a later date 4 Layoffs must be as the result of local economic conditions
COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) Eligibility (continued) Open, competitive solicitation All state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies that have primary law enforcement authority Start-up agencies not eligible No part-time officers allowed No contracting situations allowed 5
COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) (continued) Requirements Funds must be for entry-level officer salary and benefits only Must not supplant local funds already budgeted for law enforcement purposes No local match 6
COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) (continued) Requirements (continued) No cap on amount of funding an agency may request Duration of grant - 3 years Retention Requirement 12 months after grant expires 7
UHP (FY 95 FY 08) CHRP (FY 09) Salary, benefits of entry-level officer up to $75,000/officer over 3 years Paper application Salary, benefits of entry level officer over 3 years with no cap Online application 25% local cash match No local match Retention one full local budget cycle after the award end date Retention 12 months after award end date 8
History Technology Initiatives Interoperable Communications Technology Program (2003-2005) Technology Program Earmarks 1999-2006, 2008 2007 Technology Program competitive, nonearmark 9
Technology Initiatives FY 99 FY 09 Millions $290 $270 $250 $230 $210 $190 $170 $150 $130 $110 $90 $70 $50 FY '99 FY '00 FY '01 FY '02 FY '03 FY '04 FY '05 FY '06 FY '07 FY '08 FY '09 10
Technology Program Amount Available: $187 million Solicitation deadline: May 20, 2009 Only invited agencies as specified in the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act are eligible to apply for funding under this program Funding for the development of technologies and automated systems to assist in investigating, responding to, and preventing crime and to continue and enhance community policing efforts 11
12 2009 Technology Program (continued) Three-year grant term No local share requirement May be used for Salaries and benefits of civilian/non-sworn personnel Equipment and technology Supplies Travel/training Contracts and consultants Overtime costs for both civilians and sworn officers
Methamphetamine Initiative (Meth) Amount Available: $39.5 million Solicitation Deadline: May 20, 2009 Only invited agencies as specified in the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act are eligible to apply for funding under this program 13
Methamphetamine Initiative (Meth) (continued) Funding to establish and enhance problem-solving strategies to encourage community policing efforts that combat the use and distribution of methamphetamine 14 May be used to address such issues as child endangerment, enforcement, intelligence gathering, drug courts, partnership development, precursor chemicals, prevention, production, training, and treatment
2009 Methamphetamine Initiative (continued) 15 Three-year grant term No local share requirement May be used for Salaries and benefits of civilian/non-sworn personnel Equipment and technology Supplies Travel/training Contracts and consultants Overtime costs for both civilians and sworn officers
16 Safe Schools Initiative (SSI) Only invited agencies as specified in the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act are eligible to apply for funding under this program Funding to enhance efforts to keep children safe by assisting in delinquency prevention, school safety resources, technology for school and community safety equipment, etc. May be used for salaries and benefits of civilian/non-sworn personnel overtime costs for both civilians and sworn officers equipment/technology contracts/consultants travel/training
Secure Our Schools (SOS) Program Amount Available: $16 million 17 Solicitation Period: April 20 May 8, 2009 Funding to establish and enhance school safety equipment and programs May be used for The placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures Security assessments Security training of personnel and students Coordination with local law enforcement Any other measure that may provide a significant improvement in security
Secure Our Schools (SOS) Program (continued) Eligibility and requirements Open solicitation All local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies that have primary law enforcement authority within a partner primary or secondary school are eligible to apply A local cash match of 50% towards the total cost of the approved grant project is required 18
Tribal Resources Grant Program (TRGP) Amount Available: $20 million 19 Solicitation Period: Feb 27 April 10, 2009 Funding to Federally Recognized Tribes with established law enforcement agencies May be used for Basic and specialized law enforcement training Background investigations Uniforms Standard basic issue equipment Technology Vehicles
20 Tribal Resources Grant Program (TRGP) (continued) Eligibility and requirements Must be federally recognized tribe with established police department or served by contract with BIA law enforcement No local share requirement for 2009 TRGP grants Funding limits Agencies with 20 or fewer officers may apply for up to $200,000 Agencies with more than 20 officers may apply for up to $400,000
Child Sexual Predator Program (CSPP) Amount Available: $18 million Solicitation deadline: TBD Funding to law enforcement agencies to establish or enhance strategies to locate, arrest, and prosecute child sexual predators and to enforce state sex offender registration laws 21
22 Child Sexual Predator Program (CSPP) (continued) May be used for Developing, enhancing, or maintaining sex offender registration programs or functions Improving information sharing between law enforcement and other service providers to investigate and prevent child sex crimes Managing high-risk offenders in the community through strategic problem analysis and response development Establishing or enhancing efforts to locate, arrest, and prosecute known child sex offenders
Child Sexual Predator Program (CSPP) (continued) Eligibility and requirements State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, nominated by a U.S. Attorney s Office or U.S. Marshal s Office, with particular need for resources to locate, arrest, and prosecute child sexual predators. There is no local share requirement The maximum amount of funding per request - $500,000 23
Grant Application Tips Tips for Preparing Successful Grant Applications Register for online applications well in advance (at least two weeks) before the application deadline. Ensure complete compliance with current grants (progress reports, Financial Status Reports, past audit or site visit issues are resolved, etc.) Narrative sections should be well-written and should address all relevant sections/questions 24
Grant Application Tips Tips for Preparing Successful Grant Applications (continued) Use the application checklists and follow instructions to the letter Complete all sections and ensure accuracy of the information Print and keep copies of all online grant applications 25
For Additional Information COPS Office website www.cops.usdoj.gov COPS Office Response Center (800) 421-6770 E-mail Address askcopsrc@usdoj.gov 26 Mailing Address 1100 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 (20005 overnight)