The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is accepting applications for the Virginia Operation Ceasefire Grant Program (OCGP).
Donor Name: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The purpose of this initiative is to support the implementation of strategies that will result in reducing violent crime within the Commonwealth while implementing effective and sustainable solutions to intercept and eliminate local cycles of violence.
For this solicitation, the focus is to address local prevention, intervention, and enforcement efforts. The following is a non-exclusive list of potential areas for funding.
Crime Investigations
- Personnel to support violent crime investigations and crime analysis.
- Non or sworn personnel to staff local Real Time Crime Centers.
Equipment and Supplies
- Technology/resources to aid and support local law enforcement efforts in reducing violent crime.
- Crime scene supports/resources.
Training and Community Engagement
- Law Enforcement training to advance officer wellness, violent crime reduction strategies, crime analysis, and advance tactical supports.
- Training to support to street outreach for local community-based organizations and local government agencies.
Funding information
- Total Available $3,700,000
- Crime Investigative Supports up to $200,000
- Equipment/Supplies Supports up to $80,000
- Training and Community Engagement Supports up to $50,000
Project Period
The grant period under this solicitation is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Under this solicitation, eligible applicants include:
- Local law enforcement agencies
- Local units of government
- Non-profit organizations
For more information, visit DCJS.
