Notice_of_Availability_of_State_and_Federal_Funds Notice of Availability of State and Federal Funds

3/13/13 N.Y. St. Reg. Notice of Availability of State and Federal Funds

NEW YORK STATE REGISTER

VOLUME XXXV, ISSUE 11

March 13, 2013

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS

 

Six Empire State Plaza, Rm. 410 Albany, NY 12228

STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES

Federal Highway Safety – Child Passenger Safety Program

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) to solicit applications from state agencies, local governments and non-profit agencies for Child Passenger Safety grants under the Federal Highway Safety Program. Grant applications are due on or before May 15, 2013. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for funding.

The GTSC oversees New York State’s highway safety program and receives funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to address highway safety related problems. The goal of the program is to prevent motor vehicle crashes, save lives, and reduce the severity of injuries suffered in crashes on the state’s roadways. The GTSC distributes these funds to state agencies, local governments and qualifying non-profit agencies through a grant award program. Grants are awarded for one-year periods, based on the availability of federal funding and the performance of the grantee. These grants will support funding for child passenger safety activities: fitting stations; training and education; child safety seat check events; and child safety seat distribution programs for low income families.

Applications from local governments and non-profit agencies must be endorsed by their local Traffic Safety Board, pursuant to Article 43 of the NY Vehicle and Traffic Law and Article 16-A of the NY Executive Law.

Grants for the upcoming 2014 Federal Fiscal Year will run from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.

All applications must be submitted through the GTSC’s e-Grants system. The e-Grants system is web-based and requires internet access using a browser and Adobe Acrobat. E-Grant applications, instructions and guidelines can be accessed through the GTSC’s website, www.SafeNY.ny.gov. Additional information can also be obtained by contacting the GTSC at [phone] or Fax [phone].

Six Empire State Plaza, Rm. 410 Albany, NY 12228

STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES

Federal Highway Safety – General Highway Safety Program

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) to solicit applications from state agencies, local governments and non-profit agencies for Federal Highway Safety grants. Grant applications must be received by the GTSC on or before May 15, 2013 to receive first priority. A second round of applications will be considered if federal funds are available; if a region or population or program area is underserved; or if the GTSC participates in a directed safety program with federal or state agencies. Applications are due by September 1, 2013 to be considered in the second round of funding.

The GTSC oversees New York State’s highway safety program and receives funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to address highway safety related problems. The goal of the program is to prevent motor vehicle crashes, save lives, and reduce the severity of injuries suffered in crashes on the state’s roadways. The GTSC distributes these funds to state agencies, local governments and qualifying non-profit agencies through a grant award program. Grants are awarded for one-year periods, based on the availability of federal funding and the performance of the grantee. To qualify for funding, a highway safety problem must be documented and quantified; and an innovative solution addressing the problem must be proposed.

Applications from local governments and non-profit agencies must be endorsed by their local Traffic Safety Board, pursuant to Article 43 of the NY Vehicle and Traffic Law and Article 16-A of the NY Executive Law.

Grants for the upcoming 2014 Federal Fiscal Year will run from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.

All applications must be submitted through the GTSC’s e-Grants system. The e-Grants system is web-based and requires internet access using a browser and Adobe Acrobat. E-Grant applications, instructions and guidelines can be accessed through the GTSC’s website, www.SafeNY.ny.gov. Additional information can also be obtained by contacting the GTSC at [phone] or Fax [phone].

Six Empire State Plaza, Rm. 410 Albany, NY 12228

STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES

Federal Highway Safety – Police Traffic Services (PTS) Grant Program

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) to solicit applications from police agencies in New York State for Police Traffic Services (PTS) grants under the Federal Highway Safety Program. The PTS grant program will provide funding to law enforcement agencies to conduct traffic enforcement. Participation in the national Click it or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization is required, as is having a current mandatory seat belt use policy in place for police officers of the department. This program will also fund agencies to conduct traffic enforcement details based on the crash data of their local patrol area with the goal of impacting motorist behavior and improving traffic safety within their jurisdiction. Grant applications are due on or before May 15, 2013. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for funding.

The GTSC oversees New York State’s highway safety program and receives funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to address highway safety related problems. The goal of the program is to prevent motor vehicle crashes, save lives, and reduce the severity of injuries suffered in crashes on the state’s roadways. The GTSC distributes these funds to state agencies, local governments and qualifying non-profit agencies through a grant award program. Grants are awarded for one-year periods, based on the availability of federal funding and the performance of the grantee. These grants will provide funding for overtime to enforce laws in New York State against identified dangerous driving behaviors and to participate in the National Click it or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization.

Applications from local governments and non-profit agencies must be endorsed by their local Traffic Safety Board, pursuant to Article 43 of the NY Vehicle and Traffic Law and Article 16-A of the NY Executive Law.

Grants for the upcoming 2014 Federal Fiscal Year will run from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.

All applications must be submitted through the GTSC’s e-Grants system. The e-Grants system is web-based and requires internet access using a browser and Adobe Acrobat. E-Grant applications, instructions and guidelines can be accessed through the GTSC’s website, www.SafeNY.ny.gov. Additional information can also be obtained by contacting the GTSC at [phone] or Fax [phone].