Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Infrastructure and Implementation

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is requesting applications from local law enforcement agencies to support Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) infrastructure and implementation statewide, with applications due December 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Eligibility is restricted to municipal police departments (city, town, village, or tribal) and county sheriff's offices in New York State employing sworn officers with police powers; regional multi-agency applications with a single lead applicant are permitted.

MWBE contracting goals are 25% for Minority Business Enterprises and 5% for Women Business Enterprises; applicants requesting awards exceeding $25,000 must submit M/WBE documentation and certifications regarding sexual harassment prevention and gender-based violence policies.

The scope encompasses policy and protocol development, officer and civilian training, personnel and staff capacity building, equipment and technology solutions (including secure firearm storage lockers), and community engagement and collaboration initiatives. Projects supporting behavioral health collaborations within affected communities are encouraged. Allowable expenses include personnel, fringe benefits, staff training, consultant services, equipment, supplies, travel and sustenance, and one-time start-up costs; indirect costs are not allowable for governmental organizations. Ineligible expenses include vehicles, substantial construction, and costs associated with civil litigation or claims. Grant funding must supplement, not supplant, existing agency funds.

Approximately $19.5 million in total funding supports approximately 13 awards, with individual awards capped at $1.5 million per agency for the full 36-month contract period. The contract term runs 36 months with two optional one-year renewal terms contingent upon availability of future appropriations. The anticipated contract start date is April 1, 2027, with award notifications anticipated by January 27, 2027. Questions are due October 21, 2026, with responses posted on or about November 6, 2026. Applications must be submitted via the DCJS Grants Management System.