With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks to support the families of fallen and catastrophically injured law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders by providing assistance with filing applications for federal benefits for line-of-duty deaths and catastrophic injuries. This program also provides survivor peer support, counseling services, and resources to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders nationwide. Additionally, the program recognizes families and fallen officers at memorial events.
Solicitation Categories:
- Category 1: Law Enforcement Survivors Support Program
- Category 2: Fallen Firefighters and First Responders Support Program
Eligible Applicants:
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Small businesses
See the solicitation for additional opportunity and eligibility details, as well as directions on how to apply.