Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP)

The Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) is a funding opportunity managed by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, with an available total of approximately $9.8 million to support a range of projects across New York State. Eligible applicants are units of local government, including entities such as prosecutor’s offices, law enforcement agencies, public health agencies, and court systems, with each eligible organization permitted to submit only one application. The program aims to fund initiatives that implement and enhance crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs, such as extreme risk protection order initiatives, mental health courts, drug courts, veterans treatment courts, and various prevention efforts targeting mental health, gun violence, and suicide prevention. The contract duration is set for 18 months, with applications due by December 6, 2024. There are no specific MWBE or service-disabled veteran-owned business set-aside or subcontracting goals associated with this contract, and the program is open to all counties within New York State. The solicitation was posted on October 24, 2024, and the response deadline is December 6, 2024. The contract size is fixed at approximately $9.8 million, and interested parties can contact the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Office of Program Development and Funding for further information. The initiative emphasizes supporting projects that address mental health, violence prevention, and crisis intervention, with a focus on collaborative efforts to improve community safety and well-being.