Best Grants for Suicide Prevention in Rhode Island

The Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island that enhance the lives of families and children. Established in 2017, the foundation focuses on providing essential resources such as health services, mental health support, food, and shelter. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations that align with the foundation's mission, ensuring no discrimination in hiring or service provision.

The Rhode Island Public Safety Grant Administration Office (PSGAO), formerly the Rhode Island Justice Commission, is the agency within the Central Management of the Department of Public Safety charged with planning, coordination, data collection, statistical analysis and grant administration and distribution for the adult criminal and juvenile justice systems. Through these efforts the PSGAO develops comprehensive programming for the purpose of improving the state's overall response to crime issues.

RI Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program

The RI Department of Public Safety Grant Administration Office is pleased to announce the availability of a total of $1,091,901.00 of the BJA FY 2022-2023 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Formula Grant. With funding provided by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Grants Administration Office seeks applications to fund projects under the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP). The State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) in Rhode Island represents a critical initiative to address gun violence and suicide prevention in the nation's smallest state. Despite its size, Rhode Island faces unique challenges related to firearms, mental health, and public safety across its 5 counties and 39 municipalities.

Proposals should focus on developing a comprehensive training program for law enforcement officers (LEOs), local solicitors, prosecutors, advocates, and other community group/members on ERPO implementation. This program will include:

• Develop and help with the implementation of a model ERPO policy
• Detailed instructions on the ERPO process, from petition filing to firearm retrieval
• Guidance on identifying high-risk individuals and gathering credible evidence
• Role-playing exercises to practice ERPO-related interactions
• Legal updates and case studies to enhance understanding