7.7.22 – CNY Central – Syracuse, N.Y.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state is seeking proposals for $10 million that’s available to reproductive health care and abortion service providers to help improve the security of their facilities and the safety of their staff and patients.
The state Division of Criminal Justice Services is requesting proposals that will allow eligible providers to receive up to $50,000 in funding through the Securing Reproductive Health Care Centers Program.
The program is part of the governor’s plan to help ensure safe access to reproductive health and abortion services in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that overturned the precedent and protections set in Roe v. Wade.
“I will continue to do everything in my power to ensure that reproductive health care and abortions services continue to be available, accessible, and safe not only for New Yorkers, but for any woman who has been denied the right to make her own healthcare decisions,” said Gov. Hochul.
Through the program, public and not-for-profit providers may apply for the funding to help improve security through enhancements to their facilities.
Specifically, comprehensive family planning and reproductive health program providers and state-certified clinics that provide reproductive health services are eligible to apply.
The grant funding can be used for physical security improvements to facilities, such as interior and exterior facility hardening, perimeter lighting, fencing, barriers, door locks, security cameras, alarms, panic buttons, and lockdown systems.
The grants can also be used to fund the training of staff or organization members in the use of new security equipment.
Applications for this grant are due no later than August 18.
Find more information HERE.