O-BJA-2024-172045: BJA FY24 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2024.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $300,000 to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 15 awards. Applications closed on May 23, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 22, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$300,000
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2023-171729 | April 17, 2023 | Closed June 13, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 19, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 23, 2024 |
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?
- Past Rural Violent Crime Initiative awards averaged $424,395; this notice allows up to $300,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (49% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support small and rural agencies in their efforts to combat violent crime through the implementation of a comprehensive violent crime reduction strategy.
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. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2024-172045 still open?
No. It closed on May 23, 2024.
Who can apply for BJA FY24 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 FY24 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program?
Closed May 23, 2024. 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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