HazMasterG3 Eligible via Multiple 2007 Grant Programs

DOJ’s COPS Technology Grant Program

ELIGIBILITY: 50 states and US territories, approximately 200 MSA’s over 150,000 and an additional 20 MSA’s under 150,000 where the state does not have 3 MSA’s over 150,000. To find out if your agency qualifies, call COPS Response Center at 1.800.421.6770. or go to http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/

This program is targeted to the following jurisdictions (1) States and U.S. territories, (2) Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with a population of 150,000 or greater, and (3) an additional 20 selected MSAs with a population less than 150,000 to ensure that each state has a minimum of three invited MSAs (in states where at least three MSAs exist). To determine if you are eligible to apply for the Tech 2007 grant program, please contact the COPS Response Center at 1.800.421.6770.  For 2007, approximately $159M is available through the COPS Technology Program.

PROGRAM SUMMARY: Requires a 25% “cash” state or local match in funding. Funding has a priority focus on advanced technologies that foster communications and data interoperability (including voice, data and video). Ahura product solutions qualify for this funding opportunity. Average awards will be $1M-to-$3M for each grant. $6M will be the maximum for certain qualifying populations.

DEADLINE: Applications from the targeted jurisdictions must be received at the COPS Office by June 29, 2007.

US DHS Homeland Security Gran Program

HazMasterG3® is also authorized for purchase using HSGP funding.  The 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) will award more than $1.6 billion to enhance the ability of states, territories, and urban areas to prepare for, prevent, and respond to terrorist attacks and other major disasters. HSGP funds can be used for preparedness planning, equipment acquisition, training, exercises, management, and administration in order to obtain resources that are critical to building and sustaining capabilities that are aligned with the Interim National Preparedness Goal and respective State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategies.

US DOJ’s Byrne Discretionary Grant Program

US DOJ’s Bureau of Justice Assistance  is pleased to announce the release of the FY 2007 grant announcement for the Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program.
Applications are due June 25, 2007.  More information is available at: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants are limited to national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including for-profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, faith and community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, tribal jurisdictions, and units of local government. Applicants for Category I must represent multi-jurisdictional proposals from state, local, or tribal law enforcement agencies.

DEADLINE: All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. ET. on June 25, 2007.