Violent Crime Reduction Grants

Funding for initiatives designed to reduce violent crime, shootings, and repeat offending.

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Available Grants in Violent Crime Reduction

• Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program, FY2026

  Texas-administered federal pass-through funding for partnerships and data-driven strategies that reduce violent crime, address gangs and firearms offenses, strengthen focused enforcement, and improve community engagement with law enforcement.

  Deadline: 2025-02-13

• Operation Ceasefire Grant CY 2026-2027 for Forensic and Analytical Technology

  Competitive Virginia state grant providing local law enforcement agencies up to $300,000 for forensic and analytical technology and equipment supporting violent-crime reduction strategies.

  Deadline: 2025-10-10

• Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program, FY2027

  Texas-administered funding for partnerships and data-driven strategies that reduce violent crime, including gang activity and firearms offenses. Local law-enforcement and criminal-justice offices may participate but must apply through an affiliated unit of local government.

  Deadline: 2026-02-12

• FY 2026 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant: Law Enforcement Training and Equipment

  Competitive federal Byrne JAG funding administered by Virginia DCJS for local law enforcement agencies to obtain equipment, technology, training, targeted-enforcement overtime, temporary staffing support, and professional services that improve operational capacity and criminal justice performance.

  Deadline: 2026-03-13

• FY 2026 COPS Hiring Program (CHP)

  Competitive federal grants for eligible state, local, territorial, and tribal law-enforcement agencies to hire or rehire additional full-time career sworn officers or deputies for community policing and crime-prevention work.

  Deadline: 2026-07-29

• BJA FY 2025/2026 Project Safe Neighborhoods Formula Grant Program

  Formula grants to U.S. Attorney-certified Project Safe Neighborhoods fiscal agents for implementing federal judicial district strategies that reduce violent crime through coordinated law-enforcement, prosecution, intelligence, task-force, and partnership activities.

  Deadline: 2026-09-03

• FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Formula

  Federal formula grants for allocation-listed units of local government to address criminal-justice needs, including law-enforcement personnel, equipment, training, technology and operations, as well as prosecution, courts, corrections, prevention, drug enforcement and victim services.

  Deadline: 2026-10-16

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Violent Crime Reduction grants are available?

This category includes funding opportunities that support law enforcement agencies in the area of Violent Crime Reduction. Programs may cover equipment, training, technology, and other related needs depending on the specific grant.

Who is eligible for Violent Crime Reduction grants?

Eligibility varies by program, but most grants in this category are designed for local, county, state, or tribal law enforcement agencies. Some may also support partnering public safety or justice organizations.

How do agencies apply for Violent Crime Reduction grants?

Each grant has its own application process and deadline. Review the official grant listing for requirements, timelines, and application instructions, then apply directly through the sponsoring agency or portal.