The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is now accepting applications for the Virginia Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention (FVIP) Grant Program.
Donor Name: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 07/14/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
This initiative seeks to reduce violent crime within the Commonwealth of Virginia by funding effective and sustainable intervention and prevention programming designed to interrupt and prevent local cycles of violence.
The Virginia General Assembly created the FVIP Fund to support the implementation of evidence-informed gun violence intervention and prevention efforts, including street outreach, hospital-based violence intervention, and other violence intervention programs. These funds also support firearm suicide prevention and safe firearm removal practices from persons prohibited from possessing a firearm, including subjects of domestic violence protective orders, persons convicted of prohibitory crimes, and persons subject to substantial risk orders.
Funding Information
- Disbursement of funds will occur on a cost-reimbursement basis
- DCJS anticipates awarding a total of $2,500,000 through this competitive solicitation.
- Minimum Award: $25,000
- Maximum Award: $250,000.
Grant Period
This funding opportunity is for a two-year period, calendar years (CY) 2026 and 2027, January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.
Uses of Fund
Requested funds must be utilized to prevent and reduce gun violence. Allowable projects and purchases include, but are not limited to:
- Hiring additional personnel
- Contracted services
- Overtime
- Supplies
- Training
- Reasonable travel expenses.
Grant Program Requirements
Violence reduction programs should focus on at least one of the following two key elements:
- Prevention: Solutions that keep youth and young adults from entering the cycle of violence. Prevention involves efforts to prevent escalation by assisting individuals at an increased risk of violence or exhibiting early signs of violent behavior
- Intervention: Programs and policies that assist individuals impacted by violence and their families and reduce their risk level of repeat exposure.
Eligibility Criteria
- This funding opportunity is available exclusively to non-profit organizations providing human services or criminal justice services
- To be eligible for funding under this grant program, organizations must not be excluded or debarred from doing business with the federal government or the Commonwealth of Virginia.
For more information, visit VDCJS.
