Operation Ceasefire Grant CY 2026-2028

Purpose

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is now accepting applications for the Operation Ceasefire Grant (OCG) for calendar years (CY) 2026–2028. This OCG funding opportunity supports local law enforcement agencies and local units of government and their efforts to implement effective and sustainable solutions that intercept and eliminate local cycles of violence throughout the Commonwealth. This initiative is not intended to fund continuation of programs already funded by an Operation Ceasefire grant or a Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention (FVIP) grant.

Applicant Eligibility

This funding opportunity is available to local law enforcement agencies and local units of government.

The following is a non-exclusive list of potential areas for funding:

Crime Investigations Support	Personnel to support violent crime investigations and crime analysis
Forensic and Analytical Technology	Technology and resources to aid and support local law enforcement efforts in reducing crime* Crime scene supports and resources
Training	Law enforcement training, violent crime reduction strategies, crime analysis, and advance tactical support Local group violence intervention or other street outreach training for community-based organizations and local government agencies
Prosecutorial Support	Full or part-time prosecutors, case-managers, paralegals, victim witness advocates, or investigators dedicated to the prosecution efforts of violent crime and weapons offenses
Programmatic Support	Youth-targeted programming, such as positive youth development programs and mentorship programs Adult-targeted programming, such as employment skills courses and outreach programs Community-based initiatives, such as crime prevention through environmental design and violence interrupter programs

Grant Guidelines and Application Procedures

OCG CY 2026-2028 Guidelines and Application Procedures

Learn More

A live webinar for prospective applicants will be offered at 10:00 a.m. on September 17, 2025, and September 25, 2025. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the webinar for technical assistance and additional information.

Meeting Link for September 17: OCGP 26 Webinar | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Meeting Link for September 25: OCGP 26 Webinar | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

A link to the recording of the webinar will be added to the funding opportunity in OGMS within 1-2 business days after the live webinar.

OCGP 26 Webinar Slides (PDF)

Submit an Application

Applications must be submitted in the On-line Grant Management System (OGMS). DCJS provides a series of self-guided videos and training materials designed to assist applicants with navigating the OGMS website here.

For questions and technical assistance related to the OGMS system, contact ogmssupport@dcjs.virginia.gov.

Contact

Jennifer Quitiquit, Safer Communities Program Coordinator
Email: jennifer.quitiquit@dcjs.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 363-6027