The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is now accepting applications under the Virginia Operation Ceasefire Grant Program (OCGP) for Forensic and Analytical Technology for Local Law Enforcement.
Donor Name: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/29/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The purpose of this initiative is to support the use of technology that will result in reducing violent crime within the Commonwealth while implementing effective and sustainable solutions to intercept and eliminate local cycles of violence. Projects funded under this program will support local initiatives to fight violent crime by providing resources for law enforcement.
The following is a non-exclusive list of potential areas for funding:
Forensic & Analytical Resources
- Ballistic imaging (gun crime intelligence)
- Forensic light systems
- Automated firearm identification (IBIS)
- Artificial intelligence technology
- Technology integration
- Rapid DNA software or testing equipment
- Forensic crime scene investigation.
Funding Information
DCJS anticipates $3,700,000 will be available for awards under this funding opportunity. Applicants may request up to $200,000.
Grant Period
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
This funding opportunity is open to local law enforcement agencies only.
For more information, visit DCJS.
