Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Infrastructure and Implementation

Supporting Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Infrastructure and Implementation DCJS seeks applications to support Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) infrastructure and implementation across the state. Approximately $19.5 million is expected to be available to support proposals that aim to implement innovative strategies to raise awareness of and increase the use of ERPOs as a tool to reduce firearm violence and save lives. Individual awards to law enforcement agencies are capped at $1.5 million per agency for allowable expenses fulfilling defined grant purposes and procedures. Strategies may include best practice interventions, training and coordination, and support for data collection on ERPO utilization. Projects that support behavioral health collaborations within the impacted community are encouraged. Please note, only local municipal police or sheriff’s agencies in New York State, employing sworn officers with police powers are eligible to submit applications. This includes city, town, village, or tribal police departments as well as county sheriff’s offices. Questions about this Request for Applications (RFA) must be submitted to [email protected] by Wednesday October 21, 2026. Responses to submitted questions will be posted on or about November 6, 2026. The deadline for applications is Wednesday December 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: NONE Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 25.00% WBE Goal: 5.00%