# BJA FY 23 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2023-171729-bja-fy-23-rural-and-small-department-violent/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347557

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $300,000 to state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on June 13, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2023-171729 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 13, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.039, 16.738 |

## Who can apply

- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

## What the grant funds

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support small and rural agencies in their efforts to combat violent crime.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2023-171729 still open?

No. It closed on June 13, 2023. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172793, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).

### Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program?

Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program?

Closed June 13, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $300,000 each.

### Who has won Rural Violent Crime Initiative grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Policing Institute, Justice and Security Strategies, Inc., Local Initiatives Support Corporation. The program made 55 awards worth $23.3 million in that time.