EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – Rural Law Enforcement Violent Crime Reduction Initiative

Supports local law enforcement in rural jurisdictions to prevent, respond to, and reduce violent crime. Grants can support various aspects of policing including improving investigations, implementing violent crime reduction strategies, and enhancing collaboration between local stakeholders. Successful approaches might use technological enhancements, personnel, tactics, training, or equipment to reduce violent crime; use data analytics to prevent incidents before they occur; or use other approaches. Funding priorities are listed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Details

• Funding Entity: US Department of Justice
• Funding Type: Grant
• Funding Range: Up to $400,000; typical awards range from $25,000 to $150,000
• Match Required: None required

Notes

Applications that focus on a regionalized approach among multiple rural agencies to reducing violent crime challenges are encouraged.

Deadline: Submission required in two portals: SF-424 Grants.gov 05/27/26 and full application JustGrants 06/03/26
Apply Via: Grants.gov and JustGrants