O-BJA-2023-171729: BJA FY 23 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: OJP FY 2026 Integrity in American Elections Grant Program (O-BJA-2026-172793). Status: Closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2023.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $300,000 to state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on June 13, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 17, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$300,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2024-172045 | March 19, 2024 | Closed May 23, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 17, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 13, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the money in the 2 programs behind this notice (87% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (16.738) awarded $1.8 billion across 4,339 grant awards, an average of $414,240 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Board of State and Community Corrections | California | 10 | $97.4 million |
| Texas Office of the Governor | Texas | 7 | $93.0 million |
| City of Chicago | Illinois | 7 | $88.6 million |
| The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. | Florida | 12 | $70.7 million |
| City of Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 1 | $66.7 million |
Who has won Rural Violent Crime Initiative grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Rural Violent Crime Initiative (16.039) awarded $23.3 million across 55 grant awards, an average of $424,395 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Policing Institute | Virginia | 1 | $10.5 million |
| Justice and Security Strategies, Inc. | Maryland | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | New York | 1 | $1.0 million |
| City of Bloomfield | New Mexico | 2 | $372,464 |
| Clare County | Michigan | 1 | $300,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, O-BJA-2026-172793, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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