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FY25 Virtual Reality De-escalation Site-Based Initiative

Opportunity ID
O-BJA-2025-172332
Solicitation Status
Open
Fiscal Year
2025
Closing Date
Posting Date
Solicitation Type
Competitive
Grants.gov Deadline
March 12, 2025, 11:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline
March 19, 2025, 8:59 pm Eastern
Description

This funding opportunity seeks to assist law enforcement agencies in adopting virtual reality technology for training purposes. The program supports innovative tools that allow for multi-participant engagement and can be integrated into training focused on improving law enforcement responses to individuals in crisis.

Eligible Applicants:

  • Government Entities
    • State governments
    • County governments
    • City or township governments
    • Special district governments
    • Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized)
    • Native American Tribal governments (other than federally recognized)
  • Educational Organizations
    • Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
    • Private institutions of higher education

On March 4, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET, a webinar will be held to provide a detailed overview of this opportunity. Once available, a link to register will be provided.

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional details and directions on how to apply.

Date Created: January 14, 2025