The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is now accepting applications for its Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention (FVIP) Grants to enhance safety in public housing communities.
Donor Name: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/17/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
This initiative seeks to reduce violent crime within public housing communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia through effective and sustainable intervention and prevention programming designed to interrupt and prevent local cycles of violence.
The purpose of this FVIP grant solicitation is to support local public housing agencies’ efforts to enhance safety and address violent crime. The applicant must present a clear plan for sustainability.
The following is a non-exclusive list of potential areas of funding:
- Community-based programs designed to enhance quality of life for residents, that strengthen families and other natural supports, and build healthy communities;
- Reentry or workforce development programming, which may include one-to-one mentoring, workforce certification and training, educational assistance, and transportation services;
- After-school programs that provide educational supports, including truancy prevention programs aimed at reducing or eliminating the risk of court involvement;
- Public relations/media strategies, including promoting prevention services through media campaigns directed at a specific target audience and specialized product development by youth;
- Innovative non-surveillance technology to enhance security and safety for residents; and
- Safe passage programs that enable students to travel safely to and from school and community facilities.
Funding Information
- Anticipated total amount to be awarded under this solicitation: $1,800,000.
- Maximum allowable per award: $300,000.
Grant Period
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis for a 24-month period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2027. It is anticipated that continuation funding for an additional two years will be made available, subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Eligibility Criteria
- This funding opportunity is open to local public housing agencies only. For purposes of this solicitation, the following definition is being used: “Any State, county, municipality, or other governmental entity or public body (or agency or instrumentality thereof) which is authorized to engage in or assist in the development or operation of public housing.” The agency must have a current federal System of Award Management (SAM) registration and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
- To be eligible for funding under this grant program, organizations must not be excluded or debarred from doing business with the Commonwealth of Virginia or with any federal agency.
For more information, visit DCJS.
