Grants

Updated April 20, 2018 -   Printable Operation NIGHT WATCH Flyer

The Arizona Auto Theft Authority (AATA) announces “Operation Night Watch” Grant solicitations will open March 19, 2018 for Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) projects for increased auto theft detection and recovery efforts across the state.  $1 million dollars in grant monies will be available for Operation “NIGHT WATCH” LPR’s.  The program will be implemented in three (3) phases, utilizing IAATI’s ATPA Best Practices for LPR Program guide. 

Goal: To provide AATA Grant funding to Arizona Law Enforcement agencies for auto theft detection and recovery equipment, with the goal of increasing efforts during overnight hours (12am - 6am) when Arizona vehicle and truck owners are most at risk and targeted by criminals and organized crime rings. 
Requirements: Priority will be given to agencies for deployment during overnight hours (12:00am - 6:00am) when Arizona vehicles and trucks are most targeted by criminals.   

Phase 1 includes funding for approximately 15-20 LPR’s in FY’18/FY’19 and support of Arizona’s new 9PM Routine Public Outreach Initiative (#9PMROUTINEAZ), reminding vehicle owners to secure their vehicles and property each night.  In addition, phasing in active participation and enforcement of the statewide Watch Your Car Program, which operates daily between 1am – 5am (Phases 2 & 3).

Application deadline - For FY'19, please submit requests by August 3, 2018 for review and consideration at the September 21, 2018 Board meeting.   

LPR Vendor quotes must be submitted with Operation Night Watch grants.  Spec's must include - 3 camera system (night time rated) with 5-year warranty. 

 

FY'18 Public Awareness and Law Enforcement Grants may be submitted after July 1, 2017 through April 13, 2018 for presentation at a future 2018 AATA Board meeting.  The AATA has limited funding available for these Grant Programs; please see Grant Requirements above and/or contact staff for additional information or project proposals.  Metal (Industry) Awareness Grants may be submitted at any time.
 

FY'19 Task Force and Vertical Prosecution Grant requests are due by March 30, 2018, for presentation and consideration at the Law Enforcement Subcommittee in April then May 18, 2018 before the full Board.   For your requests, please submit all items (even wish list ones) needed to run your FY’19 programs. 
   

Vertical Prosecution Program Time & Effort Certification form - See form at bottom or page, below.


AATA Grant Requirements -

For NEW Grant Requests - Complete an online application through AATA’s Grant database web-portal.  Include as attachments Project plan, equipment estimates and other supporting documentation.  The AATA grant approval process may be delayed if these requirements are not met.  The Project plan should include the following:


Introduction
Objectives
Historical/Problem Statement
Assumptions
Goals
Reporting Measures (See also AATA’s Law Enforcement Grant Measure Requirements in Database)
Endorsement by Authorized Official – Chief, Command Staff

 

Grant Programs

FY18 - Industry Awareness Training Grant Program

The AATA is soliciting grant applications from Arizona Law Enforcement agencies to conduct training for the scrap metal and automobile recycling/dismantling industry to ensure compliance with all local/state/federal law.  Grant applications may include Personal Services/ERE, overtime, travel and equipment expenses.

 

** For Professional Training Grants already awarded, download Travel/Expense Voucher. Reports to be completed within 30 days of training attended.

See Travel Voucher form at bottom of page, below.

FY'18 and FY'19 LAW ENFORCEMENT, PUBLIC AWARENESS, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & INDUSTRY AWARENESS Grant Programs

FY'19 Vertical Prosecution & Task Force Grant Applications due by March 30, 2018 for presentation at the May 18, 2018 Board meeting.  
FY'18 Public Awareness and Law Enforcement Grants may be submitted after July 1, 2017 through April 13, 2018 for presentation at the AATA Board meeting.  The AATA has limited funding available for these Grant Programs; please see Grant Requirements above and/or contact staff for additional information or project proposals.

Metal (Industry) Awareness Grants may be submitted at any time.

AATA Grant Projects

ALL AATA Grant Projects must submit Performance & Financial Reports through the Grants Database.
 
To search for your Agency's Grant, filter by Agency name, Fiscal year, Program type and Status - ALL. 
 
Once the Grant is retrieved, click on the Measures Tab on the far right. You'll enter the stats by expanding each category (click on the plus(+) sign to enter, click on the minus(-) sign to close) and entering data directly into the fields. You can also attach/upload any documents with supplemental information as well as Qtrly Financial Reports from your Finance Depts. You'll need to click on Save/Update Totals before exiting.