Violent Crime Reduction Grants
Funding for initiatives designed to reduce violent crime, shootings, and repeat offending.
Available Grants in Violent Crime Reduction
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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
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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
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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.