Alaska Online Public Notices #16.738

Grant proposals sought for Edward Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) funding in Alaska

This opportunity is a grant program managed by the Division of Alaska State Troopers, Department of Public Safety, seeking proposals for the Edward Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP). - Government Buyer: - Division of Alaska State Troopers, Department of Public Safety - Eligible Applicants: - Units of local government, federally recognized tribes, school districts, law enforcement agencies, public health agencies, and local/tribal court systems - Funding Details: - Approximately $974,000 available - 40% of funds must be passed through to local entities (cities, counties, boroughs, townships, towns, tribes) - Program Priorities: - Enhance access to mental health services - Promote safe storage and gun lock initiatives - Support culturally relevant violence, substance misuse, and suicide intervention programs - Leverage technology to overcome geographical barriers - Provide crisis intervention or de-escalation training for law enforcement and first responders - Unique Requirements: - Projects must align with Crisis Intervention Advisory Board priorities - Funds cannot supplant existing state/local funds - Restrictions on expenditures (e.g., prizes, food, gift cards, unmanned aircraft systems) - Quarterly financial and progress reporting required - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for service delivery and programmatic initiatives, not product procurement.

Description

The Division of Alaska State Troopers is seeking proposals from eligible applicants for funding under the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) for Federal Fiscal Years 2022 through 2025. The program focuses on crisis intervention with funding priorities including enhancing access to mental health services, promoting safe storage and gun lock initiatives, supporting culturally relevant intervention programs, leveraging technology to overcome geographical barriers, and providing crisis intervention training to law enforcement and first responders. Approximately $974,000 in Byrne SCIP Local Share funding is available, with 40% required to be passed through to units of local government such as cities, counties, boroughs, townships, towns, or federally recognized tribes. Applicants must submit quarterly financial and progress reports, and proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. on September 25, 2026.

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