Rural Violent Crime Initiative

Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs

Program goal(s) name: Reduction in rural violent crime. Program goal(s) description: Increase the capacity of rural law enforcement agencies or prosecutorsโ€™ offices to implement programming and activities that combat violent crime. Program objective(s) name: Implement specific violent crime reduction strategies and track their impact. Program objective(s) description: Develop and implement a strategy, informed by jurisdictional data, that addresses one or more violent crime challenge facing th

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Helps rural communities develop plans to tackle violent crime and improve safety. Provides support for implementing crime prevention strategies.

Quick Facts

Funding
$2,339,083 - $5,052,750
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs

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What Is This Program?

This program supports rural jurisdictions with planning and implementing strategies that will address specific violent crime challenges and prevent violent crime in their communities.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding and support for implementing violent crime reduction strategies, improving investigations, improving services to victims, and for enhancing collaboration between local stakeholders.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: law enforcement

Region: rural areas

Other Criteria: law enforcement agencies, seeking to reduce violent crime, addressing problems associated with violent crime

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Prepare early by ensuring registration and users are up to date in the systems involved in the application process.
  • Review the DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist to identify actions to take before starting an application.
  • Access JustGrants Application Submission Training Resources for guidance on applying for funding.
  • Submit your application through the JustGrants system.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
June 3, 2026Closing Date
May 27, 2026Grants.gov Deadline
June 3, 2026Application JustGrants Deadline
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • death benefits to survivors of public safety officers
  • disability benefits for catastrophically disabled officers
  • education benefits for spouses and children of deceased or disabled officers
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • claims not meeting PSOB criteria
  • claims without required documentation
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
25% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Allowed
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of matching funds required.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
quarterly
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance measures
  • narrative questions
  • closeout questions
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
acknowledgment of federal funding
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Juliana.Palmer@usdoj.gov
202-598-6531

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This program offers funding up to $5,052,750 (minimum $2,339,083).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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