Overview
Through this Byrne SCIP funding opportunity, OGR will select a Statewide Research Partner (SRP) that will assist OGR with required data collection and reporting efforts as required by the federal government. The selected SRP will also provide technical assistance to our local and state subrecipients to ensure the Commonwealth is supporting grant funded projects that will have the greatest impact preventing or reducing gun violence.
The SRP will work with other subrecipients in meeting specific gun-related research and programmatic requirements to determine:
- The effectiveness of the crisis intervention program or ERPO initiative in preventing gun violence and gun-related suicide, and
- Measures that have been taken to safeguard the constitutional rights of an individual subject to a crisis intervention program or ERPO initiative.
This program is made available through funding awarded through the federal Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program, as authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022.
Eligibility
This is a continuation funding opportunity available only to the previously funded Byrne SCIP State Research Partner.
A separate continuation funding opportunity is available to support gun violence intervention and prevention efforts by municipal law enforcement and state agencies.
Key Dates and Materials
Key Dates:
Solicitation Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Applications Due: Friday, May 22, 2026, by 4:00 pm
Anticipated Award Announcements: June 2026
Grant Award Period: July 2026 – June 30, 2027
Application Materials:
Byrne SCIP SRP Continuation AGF
Related Funding Opportunities
A separate program is available to provide continuation funding for gun violence prevention and intervention programs for municipal law enforcement and state agencies.