[Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)](https://bja.ojp.gov)

March 12, 2025

Up to $1,000,000 per award; formula grant program

Funding for data-driven, community-based strategies to reduce violent crime, especially gun violence, through the Project Safe Neighborhoods program.

--- ## Description The Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Formula Grants Program, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), supports a nationwide initiative to reduce violent crime, with a particular focus on gun violence. This program fosters collaboration among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement officials, prosecutors, community-based partners, and other stakeholders. The goal is to identify the most pressing violent crime issues within communities and develop comprehensive, data-driven, and community-based strategies to address them. PSN is coordinated by the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices across 94 federal judicial districts in the 50 states and U.S. territories. The program emphasizes partnerships and strategic planning to create safer neighborhoods by reducing violent crime through evidence-based approaches. ## Due Dates - Application deadline: March 12, 2025 ## Funding Amount - Awards are provided as formula grants. - Typical funding amount is up to $1,000,000 per award. ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies and related stakeholders. - Coordination with U.S. Attorneys’ Offices in federal judicial districts is a key component. - Specific eligibility criteria should be confirmed on the official funding page. ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s official channels. - Applicants are encouraged to prepare early and utilize available training resources for JustGrants application submission. - Collaboration with community partners and law enforcement agencies is essential for a competitive application. ## Additional Information - The program supports comprehensive solutions tailored to local violent crime problems. - Emphasis on data-driven and community-based strategies. - BJA provides training webinars and application submission guidance. - The Department of Justice is currently reviewing its websites and materials, which may affect access to some resources. ## External Links - [Bureau of Justice Assistance - Project Safe Neighborhoods Formula Grants Program](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172344) - [Bureau of Justice Assistance Home](https://bja.ojp.gov) - [BJA Contact Page](https://bja.ojp.gov/contact-us) - [Subscribe to News From BJA](https://bja.ojp.gov/subscribe) ## Contact Information | Contact Method | Details | |----------------|---------| | Email | AskBJA@usdoj.gov | | Phone | (202) 616-6500 | | Address | Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, 999 N. Capitol Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20531 |

BJA FY25 Project Safe Neighborhoods- Formula Grants Program

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