Coroner Training Program NYS Reissue

The Coroner Training Program, issued by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) AIDS Institute's Office of Drug User Health, aims to support the development of a comprehensive training initiative tailored to coroners across New York State. The reissued opportunity, designated as RFA #20511 under internal program #24-0004, addresses the need for consistent, standardized education and skill-building for coroners, particularly in the context of rising drug-related fatalities and the critical role of accurate death investigation in public health responses. The program reflects the Department’s broader commitment to enhancing public health infrastructure through professional development, particularly within sectors intersecting with substance use, overdose response, and community safety. The AIDS Institute, through the Office of Drug User Health, has long prioritized system-level interventions and cross-sector collaboration. This training program is designed to bolster capacity at the local level by improving the knowledge base and competencies of coroners, who are frequently among the first to encounter drug-related fatalities. The scope of the funding opportunity includes the development and delivery of a training curriculum that is comprehensive, accessible statewide, and adaptable to evolving public health challenges. Although specific funding amounts are not provided in the source material, the program is intended to support implementation at scale and may allow for costs associated with curriculum design, delivery, evaluation, and technological or administrative support. All applications must be submitted through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS), and applicants are strongly encouraged to complete submission at least 48 hours before the deadline to allow for error resolution and technical support if needed. Applicants must meet specific eligibility conditions, notably prequalification requirements for not-for-profit entities. Prequalification includes maintaining current financial documentation with New York State's Grants Gateway. Only individuals with the appropriate roles in the SFS (specifically, "Bid Response Submitter") are permitted to submit an application. Applications are due by October 31, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET. Prospective applicants must also note the earlier Letter of Interest (LOI) deadline of September 27, 2024. To support the application process, an applicant webinar is scheduled for September 4, 2024, and written questions are due by September 6, 2024. Responses to questions will be posted by approximately September 24, 2024. All communication regarding the application should be directed to Jennifer M. Lee, Health Program Coordinator at the Office of Drug User Health, via email at [email protected]. Though labeled a reissue, the recurrence of this opportunity has not been explicitly stated as regular or annual. No indication is given for a set performance period or funding duration, nor are specifics available about post-award deliverables or metrics. As such, interested parties are encouraged to attend the applicant conference, engage with the provided SFS training resources, and prepare thoroughly to ensure compliance with submission requirements and technical system expectations.