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

October 27, 2025 (Grants.gov) | November 3, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $2,000,000 per award; no minimum; project periods and total program funding not specified.

Supports law enforcement and community partners in reducing violent crime and improving police-community relations through collaborative intervention and prevention strategies.

--- ## Description This opportunity, offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), aims to reduce violent crime and strengthen police-community relations. It funds cross-sector enforcement, prevention, and intervention strategies that emphasize active collaboration with communities through sustained partnerships and engagement. The initiative is designed to support local units of government and tribal organizations in implementing community-based violence intervention and prevention programs. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov application deadline: **October 27, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern** - JustGrants application deadline: **November 3, 2025, 8:59 pm Eastern** Applicants must first submit materials via Grants.gov, then complete the full application in JustGrants. --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum award:** $2,000,000 per award - **Minimum award:** No minimum specified - **Cost sharing/matching:** Not required - **Estimated number of awards and total program funding:** Not specified --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - County governments - City or township governments - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Other units of local government, such as towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a State Refer to the [official solicitation](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172468) for further eligibility details. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and apply via Grants.gov** by the initial deadline. 2. **Complete the full application in JustGrants** by the secondary deadline. 3. Review the [Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172468.pdf) for detailed instructions, required documents, and submission guidelines. 4. No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The initiative emphasizes sustained partnerships between law enforcement and community organizations. - Projects may focus on a range of strategies, including enforcement, prevention, and intervention to reduce violent crime. - Applicants are encouraged to review similar funding opportunities on the [BJA funding page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172468). --- ## External Links - [Official Program Page (BJA)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172468) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360610) - [Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172468.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) |

BJA FY25 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative

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