Virginia Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution (VSTOP) Grant Program Continuation

Virginia Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution (VSTOP) Grant Program Continuation

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Amount: US $3,772,954
Last Updated: September 23, 2025

Summary

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is inviting applications for the 2026 Virginia Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution (VSTOP) Grant Program, a continuation of the prior year's initiative. This program aims to enhance the effectiveness of the criminal justice system through funding for localities and organizations involved in law enforcement, crime prevention, and victim services. The grant period will last 12 months, from January 1 to December 31, 2026, without extensions.

Overview

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is charged with planning and carrying out programs and initiatives to improve the functioning and effectiveness of the criminal justice system as a whole (Code of Virginia § 9.1-102). The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services: conducts research and evaluation on criminal justice issues; develops short and long-term criminal justice plans; distributes federal and state funding to localities, state agencies and nonprofit organizations in the areas of law enforcement, prosecution, crime and delinquency prevention, juvenile justice, victims services, corrections, and information systems; provides training, technical assistance and program development services to all segments of the criminal justice system; establishes and enforces minimum training standards for law enforcement, criminal justice, and private security personnel; and licenses and regulates the private security industry in Virginia. Virginia Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution (VSTOP) Grant Program Continuation Introduction The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is accepting applications for the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Virginia Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution (VSTOP) grant program. Grant Period This is a continuation grant opportunity from CY 2025. The grant period is for 12 months, CY 2026, January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Grant period extensions will not be considered.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.