Firearms Storage Grants (Byrne SCIP)
The Firearms Storage Grants (Byrne SCIP) fund research and community projects to improve safe firearm storage and reduce risks, administered by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs
Due Dates: Rolling (currently open for applications)
Funding Amounts: Funding amounts and award ranges are published in the RFP; check the program page for details.
Summary: Supports projects that promote safe storage of firearms to improve community safety through responsible firearms management.
Key Information: Applications are submitted through the IGX system; see the program page for the current RFP and requirements.
Description
The Firearms Storage Grants (Byrne SCIP) program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs (OJP), provides funding to organizations working to improve the safe storage of firearms in Minnesota communities. The program aims to reduce risks associated with improper firearm access and enhance public safety by supporting innovative, community-based approaches to secure firearm storage.
