FY26 VCIF Zip Code Grant
Forecasted
The FY26 VCIF Zip Code Grant funds evidence-based violent crime reduction projects in Tennessee’s highest-risk zip codes, supporting technology, infrastructure, and law enforcement partnerships.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $75 million total appropriated for VCIF (FY25–26); individual award sizes vary by project scope and applicant; advance lump sum payment.
Summary: Supports evidence-based violent crime reduction strategies, technology, and infrastructure for law enforcement agencies in Tennessee's most affected zip codes.
Key Information: Only law enforcement agencies in the 50 highest-homicide zip codes are eligible; see zip code list below.
Description
This grant, administered by the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration as part of the Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF), aims to reduce violent crime in Tennessee’s highest-risk communities. Funding supports evidence-based programs, technology, infrastructure upgrades, specialized unit hiring and training, and collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and community organizations. Projects must directly address violent crime and align with proven intervention models, with a strong emphasis on comprehensive downtown safety improvements.
