The unit is staffed with a Police Grants Coordinator who is responsible for:
Administering and managing Federal grants and contracts between City departments/divisions and grantees;
Researching and assessing the suitability of available grant funding opportunities utilizing resources including the internet, notifications from local, state and Federal agencies and various publications;
Recommending and preparing grant applications and related documents;
Developing Requests for Proposal (RFP’s), reviewing proposals and making recommendations for grant funds;
Monitoring grants awarded to departments/divisions for compliance;
Creating contracts, staff reports, financial reports and oral presentations for Mayor, City Council and staff;
Reviewing and auditing summary reports, compiling and analyzing statistical data to develop conclusions and making recommendations;
Providing grant information and assistance to organizations and inquiring citizens;
Establishing, maintaining and copying files for grants awarded.