Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) FY2027 Specialized Court-Based Programs
Forecasted
Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) FY2027 Specialized Court-Based Programs supports Georgia accountability courts’ peer support work to aid recovery and address violent crime risks.
Funder: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Federal reimbursement funding; no match required
Summary: Supports Georgia accountability courts implementing or expanding peer support for participants at risk of violent crime.
Key Information: Only Georgia units of local government may apply on behalf of accountability courts.
Description
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) administers this competitive funding opportunity under the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program, authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022. It supports existing Georgia accountability courts in expanding their capacity to assist participants who may be more likely to become involved with violent crime, with an emphasis on implementing or expanding peer support programming.
Peer support connects people experiencing mental health or substance use disorders with trained individuals who have experienced recovery. Funding supports peer support specialist certification, training, compensation, and conference or tune-up attendance. The program uses a data-driven approach to target areas with critical service needs, help participants access recovery resources and reintegration support, and build a framework for public safety beyond the grant’s scope.
