# BJA FY 23 Virtual Reality De-escalation Site-Based Initiative

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2023-171767-bja-fy-23-virtual-reality-de-escalation-site/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348150

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $800,000 to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on June 29, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2023-171767 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 29, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $800,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.054 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- 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. BJA seeks to support law enforcement agencies through the adoption of innovative, immersive virtual reality technology designed for training law enforcement. New technologies—including virtual reality systems that are designed for use by police, allow for multiparticipant engagement, and can be integrated into training programs focused on improving responses to encounters with individuals in crisis—should be the basis of proposals for this program. New technologies, such as those designed for law enforcement trainings to model reality virtually, should enable police to prepare for the intense situations they may face in communities. Such technologies allow law enforcement to share their world in a virtual setting with critical partners interested in public safety. Adequately and effectively preparing law enforcement to engage with every member of the community, including individuals with intellectual and/or development disabilities and people with mental health disorders, results in greater public safety outcomes for all and increased community trust.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2023-171767 still open?

No. It closed on June 29, 2023.

### Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Virtual Reality De-escalation Site-Based Initiative?

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

### What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Virtual Reality De-escalation Site-Based Initiative?

Closed June 29, 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 $800,000 each.

### Who has won Virtual Reality De-escalation Training grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Florida State University, Research Triangle Institute. The program made 2 awards worth $4.5 million in that time.