Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention (FVIP) Grants to Enhance Safety in Public Housing Communities

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is now accepting applications for Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention (FVIP) Grants to Enhance Safety in Public Housing Communities. This initiative seeks to reduce violent crime within public housing communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia through effective and sustainable intervention and prevention programming designed to interrupt and prevent local cycles of violence.

Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis for a 24-month period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2027. It is anticipated that continuation funding for an additional two years will be made available, subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Applications must be submitted using the Online Grants Management System (OGMS), found at http://ogms.dcjs.virginia.gov/index.do. Instructions for registering for a new account and for applying for funding can be found on the OGMS Training & Resources page, found at https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/grants/ogms-training-resources. The Funding Opportunity number is 543674.

Eligible Applicants
This funding opportunity is open to local public housing agencies only.

Purpose
The purpose of this FVIP grant solicitation is to support local public housing agencies’ efforts to enhance safety and address violent crime. The applicant must present a clear plan for sustainability.

DCJS staff is available to provide technical assistance regarding the funding announcement and the application procedures. For guidance on preparing and submitting a grant application, please contact Greg Hopkins at gregory.hopkins@dcjs.virginia.gov or (804) 692-0977. 

A live webinar for prospective applicants will be offered on February 4, 2025, at 10:00am. Register at: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b6cb6e92-3507-4791-ab80-cfdbbfefd84c@620ae5a9-4ec1-4fa0-8641-5d9f386c7309