Overview
Funding is available to Massachusetts District Attorney's Offices and Massachusetts State Police to address community-based criminal activity related to gang violence, illegal firearms and narcotics use and distribution. The program emphasizes community engagement by requiring DA's Offices that receive awards to dedicate funds to both enforcement and community outreach initiatives and requiring Massachusetts State Police to submit at least one application for prevention, intervention and/or diversion program funding.
This program is made available through state funding.
Find information on the federal Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).
Eligibility
Only a Massachusetts District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police are eligible to apply.
Key Dates and Materials
Key Dates:
Solicitation Posted: Monday, August 25, 2025
Applications Due: September 22, 2025, by 4:00pm
Anticipated Award Announcements: October 2025
Grant Award Period November 2025 – June 30, 2026
Application Materials:
Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative AGF - UPDATED 9/5/25
Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative Online Application
Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative Budget Worksheet
Resources for Grant Recipients
Visit the Resources for Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative Recipients to find documents and instructions for reporting and managing your grant.
Please note that these resources are intended for current grant recipients and should not be submitted with applications for funding.