Opportunity ID
O-BJA-2023-171767
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2023
Closing Date
Posting Date
Solicitation Type
Competitive
Grants.gov Deadline
June 29, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline
July 6, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
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Description
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.
Awards
Number of Awards: 17
Total Amount Awarded: $12,617,021
BJA FY 23 Virtual Reality De-escalation Site-Based Initiative
15PBJA-23-GG-05379-NTCP
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$325,125
Charleston County Sheriff's Office Virtual Reality De-escalation Site-Based Initiative
15PBJA-23-GG-06173-NTCP
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2023
$496,634
DE-ESCALATION VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING (DeVRT) project is a technology enhancement focused on improving the officer's ability to respond to people in crisis through de-escalation skills.
15PBJA-23-GG-06170-NTCP
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2023
$800,000
Enhancement of training via the utilization of virtual reality based technology.
15PBJA-23-GG-06175-NTCP
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2023
$778,917
Enhancing Crisis Response and De-escalation Training through AI-Assisted Virtual Reality Technology
15PBJA-23-GG-05384-NTCP
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$799,999
Evidence Based Virtual Reality De-escalation Police Training for Diverse Communities
15PBJA-23-GG-05385-NTCP
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$800,000
Implementation of a virtual reality de-escalation training curriculum focused on skill-building and community trust
15PBJA-23-GG-06171-NTCP
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2023
$799,995
Implementing a Virtual Reality Based De-escalation Scenario Training Program for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
15PBJA-23-GG-05380-NTCP
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$780,576
Michigan De-escalation
15PBJA-23-GG-05383-NTCP
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$800,000
MPD Virtual Reality De-Escalation Initiative
15PBJA-23-GG-06174-NTCP
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2023
$800,000
Reality Based Training Project
15PBJA-23-GG-06172-NTCP
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2023
$758,653
Tampa Police Department VR De-escalation Training
15PBJA-23-GG-06176-NTCP
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2023
$800,000
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's Application for Virtual Reality De-escalation Training
15PBJA-23-GG-06169-NTCP
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2023
$800,000
The Rutherford County FY23 VR project provides deputies alternatives to use of force with enhanced de-escalation techniques in partnership with community members and backed by evidence-based training.
15PBJA-23-GG-05382-NTCP
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$685,731
Virtual Reality De-escalation Site-Based Initiative
15PBJA-23-GG-05386-NTCP
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$798,529
Virtual Reality De-escalation Training Funding for CDOC
15PBJA-23-GG-05381-NTCP
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$800,000
Virtual Reality Simulation to Enhance De-escalation Training for Police Officers
15PBJA-23-GG-05378-NTCP
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$792,862
Date Created: May 16, 2023