Virtual Reality De-escalation Training

Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs

Program goal(s) name: Improve law enforcement responses to and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Program goal(s) description: Improve effectiveness of de-escalation and crisis response skills among law enforcement and correctional officers, particularly for interactions with individuals in crisis who have behavioral health conditions, I/DDs or physical disabilities, and/or traumatic brain injuries; and improve agency-level capacity to connect individuals in crisis who have behavioral

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Helps law enforcement and correctional agencies improve crisis response training. Provides resources for de-escalation techniques and tactical skills.

Quick Facts

Funding
$4,482,689 - $4,482,689
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 state, local, and tribal governments, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, probation and parole departments, and sheriffโ€™s departments in developing, implementing, or expanding de-escalation and crisis response training programs that improve responses to and outcomes for individuals in crisis who have behavioral health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs), physical disabilities, and/or traumatic brain injuries. This program also equips law enforcement and correctional officers with tactical skills, strategies, and technology to effectively de-escalate and handle crisis situations, enhance safety, and protect officer wellbeing.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Grant funds to enhance law enforcement training through the utilization of fully immersive virtual reality-based technology for de-escalation.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: law enforcement, public safety

Region: United States

Other Criteria: state law enforcement agencies, local law enforcement agencies, campus law enforcement agencies, tribal law enforcement agencies

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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.
  • Access JustGrants Application Submission Training Resources for guidance.
  • 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
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • training costs
  • technical assistance
  • mental health support
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • non-eligible costs
  • excluded expenses
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Indirect costs limited to de minimis 10% MTDC
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding 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 is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

catherine.mcnamee@usdoj.gov
202-598-5248

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