The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is accepting applications through the On-line Grants Management System (OGMS) (www.ogms.dcjs.virginia.gov/index.do) for the calendar year (CY) 2027–2028 Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention (FVIP) Grant Program.
This initiative seeks to reduce violent crime within the Commonwealth of Virginia by funding effective and sustainable intervention and prevention programming designed to interrupt and prevent local cycles of violence. Violence intervention and prevention programs avert interpersonal violence by collaborating with a range of community stakeholders to provide support and intervention to those at the highest risk of becoming a victim or perpetrator of violence.
Eligibility
Types of Organizations
To engage non-profit organizations that have not participated in this funding source, this funding opportunity only open to registered 501c3 non-profit organizations that have not previously received FVIP funding for firearm violence prevention and intervention programming. Local units of government may apply regardless of whether they are prior recipients.
Other Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for funding under this grant program, organizations and local units of government must not be excluded or debarred from doing business with the Commonwealth of Virginia. Current DCJS grant recipients will not be considered for funding if, as of the application due date, any of the required claims, financial reports (detail of expenditure reports in OGMS), or progress reports (status reports in OGMS) for the current grant are more than 30 days overdue without an approved extension. DCJS may waive this provision for good cause, which may be submitted via a contract amendment reporting extension in OGMS through the applicant’s current award.
Non-profit organizations must be eligible via the DCJS FVIP Readiness Checklist.
If the organization is deemed eligible, attach the completed checklist to the application.
Guidelines and Application Procedures
Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (CY 2027–2028)
Special Terms and Conditions
FVIP CY 2027–2028 Special Terms and Conditions
Additional Information
An optional, virtual information session for potential applicants is available on July 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. To attend, use the following meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/269214794739544?p=dFnrS4QOn2ixYJviQZ.
OGMS Assistance
For OGMS questions and technical assistance, contact ogmssupport@dcjs.virginia.gov.
Grant Contact
For grant-related questions and technical assistance, contact:
Jennifer Quitiquit
jennifer.quitiquit@dcjs.virginia.gov
(804) 363-6027
Or
Chad Felts
Chad.felts@dcjs.virginia.gov
(804) 965-4427