The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the availability of federal American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) funds for law enforcement efforts to reduce violent crime and gun violence, which has disproportionately increased in due to the pandemic and impacted communities. Eligible agencies can submit applications according to the available funding allocated for their locality. This grant program is a formula-based grant opportunity.

More information about the grant solicitation, including the guidelines and application procedures can be found at these links:

• FY2023 ARPA Regional Jail Equipment Grant Program
• FY2023 ARPA Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program
• FY2023 ARPA Higher Education Equipment Grant Program

The purpose of this informational session is to provide information regarding the ARPA Law Enforcement Grant Programs, along with providing an open Q&A session.