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Violence prevention

FY24 STOP School Violence Program Competitive Solicitation

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This program is designed to improve school safety by providing students, teachers, and staff with the tools they need to recognize, respond quickly to, and prevent acts of violence.

FY24 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program

Closing Date
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This program supports small and rural agencies in their efforts to combat violent crime through the implementation of a comprehensive violent crime reduction strategy.

From the Desk of BJA - March 2024

Coordinated by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the U.S. Department of Justice's National Public Safety Partnership helps communities experiencing significant violent crime challenges to strengthen their capacity to reduce crime.

FY 2023 Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation

Closing Date
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With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for funding to prevent and reduce crime and enhance the criminal justice system through innovative approaches that accelerate justice by identifying, defining, and responding to emerging or chronic crime problems and systemic issues.

FY 2023 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative

Closing Date
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Through this opportunity, BJA, in coordination with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Office for Victims of Crime, seeks applications for funding to prevent and reduce violent crime in communities by supporting comprehensive, evidence-based violence intervention and prevention programs.