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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 dedicated 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 1, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for funding. Applicants may request up to the maximum grant amount of $49,000. There is no minimum amount. 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 local governments and qualifying not-for-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 not-for-profit agencies must be approved 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 2026 Federal Fiscal Year will run from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. All applications must be submitted through electronically. Additional information can also be obtained by contacting the GTSC at (518) 474-5111 or Fax (518) 473-6946. Additionally, all not-for-profit organizations must be registered and pre-qualified in the New York State Statewide Financial System (SFS) Vendor Portal/Grants Management in order to apply. Information and instructions on registering, pre-qualifying, and applying for grant opportunities can be accessed through online. Additional information can also be obtained online, or by contacting the GTSC at (518) 474-5111 or Fax (518) 473-6946. Interested parties have 10 days from the contract award date to protest the contract award, or if a debriefing has been requested by the interested party, within five business days of the debriefing (whichever is later). The protest must be submitted in writing and must contain specific factual and /or legal allegations setting forth the basis on which the protesting party challenges the contract award by GTSC. The protest must be filed with GTSC 6 Empire State Plaza, room 410B Albany, NY 1222 GTSC will issue a written determination addressing the issues raised by the protest. CR Number: 2119824