FY 2023 Virtual Reality De-escalation Site-Based Initiative

With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for grant funds from state, local, campus, and tribal law enforcement to enhance training via the utilization of fully immersive virtual reality-based technology. The training should improve responses to individuals in crisis and improve the de-escalation skills of participants. A plan for how the proposed technology will be integrated into applicant agency’s existing training should be developed.

Eligible Applicants:

• City or township governments
• County governments
• Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
• Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
• State governments

See the solicitation for additional opportunity and eligibility details, as well as directions on how to apply.