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Grant for Rural Violent Crime Reduction Technology, Equipment, and Personnel

This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance supports rural law enforcement and prosecutors’ offices in reducing violent crime. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for updated technology and tools, including: - Records management systems - Vehicles - Vests - Firearms - Hardware and software - Communications systems - Intelligence centers and equipment - Support for hiring personnel (prosecutors, criminologists) - Early case management and increased police training - Enhancements in data analytics and intelligence capabilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants include local government agencies, prosecutors’ offices, and Native American tribal organizations in rural jurisdictions - No specific product requirements, part numbers, or purchase quantities are provided - Grant funds may be used for a wide range of violent crime reduction strategies - No cost sharing or matching required

Description

This notice of funding opportunity supports local law enforcement in rural jurisdictions to prevent, respond to, and reduce violent crime. It aims to equip rural law enforcement agencies and prosecutors’ offices with resources to implement violent crime reduction strategies using personnel, tactics, training, equipment, technological enhancements, data analytics, and other aligned approaches. Eligible applicants include various government entities and Native American tribal organizations. The funding instrument is a grant with no cost sharing or matching requirement.

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