Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP/BSCI)
Maryland's BSCI grant funds evidence-based, multidisciplinary strategies to reduce firearm violence and improve behavioral health crisis response through system-level interventions and coordination.
Funder: Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
Due Dates: July 24, 2026 (Online application in GMS, 11:59 PM)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,300,000 total; individual awards range from $25,000–$200,000; 12-month project period (Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027)
Summary: Supports Maryland state, local, and nonprofit initiatives to reduce firearm violence and improve behavioral health crisis response through evidence-based, multidisciplinary strategies.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted online with all required documents; incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Description
The Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (BSCI) is a Maryland state-administered grant funded by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) and managed by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP). The program aims to reduce firearm-related harm by supporting system-level crisis intervention strategies at the intersection of behavioral health, crisis response, and the criminal justice system. Eligible activities include implementing or enhancing Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO) programs, crisis intervention court proceedings, behavioral health deflection, specialized court programs, and crisis intervention training for law enforcement. Projects must be evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and designed to improve coordination and outcomes for individuals at risk of firearm violence.
