Overview
PLEASE NOTE: This program is not currently accepting applications for funding.
The purpose of this grant opportunity is to assist State Agencies in their efforts to address critical unmet public safety needs in the Commonwealth of MA.
All proposals must have a law enforcement, criminal justice type nexus and be structured with a primary focus on impacting a specific unmet public safety need in order to be considered for funding. Applicants may request funds for equipment, technology, services and activities aimed at:
- Prevention/Intervention,
- Diversion, and/or
- Suppression/Enforcement.
Priority areas include:
- Combatting Drug Use such as Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, and other Opioids
- Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault
- Gang and Gun Violence
- Missing Person Cases
- Hate Crimes
- Technology Upgrades, Investigative Tools, and Protective Gear
- School Safety and Security
Please note that this funding is contingent upon the availability and release of funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. OGR reserves the right to amend any awards, rules, regulations or policies relevant to this opportunity if required by the federal government. Please continue to check this page for updates.
Eligibility
Only state agencies with a law enforcement nexus are eligible. Eligible agencies include state police agencies, public college or university campus police departments, corrections agencies and prosecutor's offices.
Municipal police departments are not eligible for this program, but may apply for the Byrne JAG Local Law Enforcement Funding Opportunity.
Key Dates and Materials
Key Dates:
Solicitation Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Application Assistance Webinar: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:00am
Register here.
Question & Answer Period: May 7 – May 30, 2025, by 4:00pm
Application Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025, at 4:00pm
Anticipated Award Announcements: July - August 2025
Anticipated Grant Period: September 2025 – August 31, 2026
Application Materials:
This program is not currently accepting applications for funding.