Grants
As the State Administering Agency for federal justice grant funds, the Wisconsin Department of Justice develops statewide strategies, determines funding priorities, and advises the Governor and legislature on justice policy issues.
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VOCA: Victims of Crime Act 2024-2025 Competitive Grant The VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant is awarded annually to OCVS from the US DOJ Office for Victims of Crime. The purpose of this funding announcement is to support programming in non-profit and public agencies that provide direct services to victims of crime. Eligible services include crisis intervention, hotline counseling, individual and/or group therapy, legal advocacy, medical and/or personal advocacy, and emergency legal services essential to meeting immediate threats to health or safety (in conjunction with other services). |
5/31/2024 |
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Statewide Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Research These grants aim to enhance our understanding of the complex factors contributing to gun violence both nationally and within Wisconsin. By funding rigorous research projects, we seek to uncover the root causes of gun violence, evaluate the effectiveness of existing prevention strategies, and identify innovative solutions to reduce future incidents. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers and institutions committed to making a tangible impact on public safety through evidence-based policy and practice.
Opportunity Category: Competitive |
04/22/2024 $300,000 |
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Project Safe Neighborhoods Eastern District Through this grant announcement, DOJ is seeking applications to support specific programs that involve projects to support collaborative community-wide efforts linking gun violence & gang prevention and intervention efforts (in schools and the community) with law enforcement suppression efforts. Projects will receive funding under the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program.
Opportunity Category: Non-Competitive |
04/24/2024 $175,180 |
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Project Safe Neighborhoods Western District Through this grant announcement, DOJ is seeking applications to support specific programs that involve projects to support collaborative community-wide efforts linking gun violence & gang prevention and intervention efforts (in schools and the community) with law enforcement suppression efforts. Projects will receive funding under the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program.
Opportunity Category: Non-Competitive |
04/24/2024 $107,151 |
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JJ Formula: Juvenile Deflection and Diversion Implementation Program This funding is available to Manitowoc County Department of Human Services and Phillips School District or their designated partners to implement the comprehensive juvenile deflection and diversion program designed under the Juvenile Deflection and Diversion Program Grant (2023). The program implemented must aim to increase the community’s ability to effectively deflect youth away from arrest and justice system involvement. Programs should provide treatment and services that address youth’s risk factors and needs. Opportunity Category: Non-Competitive |
04/26/2024 $175,000 |
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Abuse in Later Life Victim Advocacy Project (2024) Through this grant announcement, DOJ is seeking an applicant to support the goals and objectives for the Abuse in Later Life Grant Program funded by the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. The subcontract awards will be provided to applicants to serve victims of elder abuse including performing outreach, victim advocacy, and case management. Opportunity Category: Non-Competitive |
04/26/2024 $341,499 |
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Law Enforcement Specialized Training Fund FY24 The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement Services (DLES), provides financial assistance to law enforcement, jail officers and secure juvenile detention officers serving the state of Wisconsin. As the State Administering agency for state and federal criminal justice funds, DLES is responsible for establishing funding priorities, developing application criteria, awarding and disseminating grants, and assessing project achievements.
Application is now online. Click here and link is above. |
Application Review Deadline: 4/01/2024 Review complete by May 1 Events must be completed by June 30, 2024
$250,00 |
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Law Enforcement Specialized Training Fund FY25 The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement Services (DLES), provides financial assistance to law enforcement, jail officers and secure juvenile detention officers serving the state of Wisconsin. As the State Administering agency for state and federal criminal justice funds, DLES is responsible for establishing funding priorities, developing application criteria, awarding and disseminating grants, and assessing project achievements. Regular Submission Deadlines Deadline: August 1, 2024 Review complete by September 1 Deadline: January 1, 2025 Review complete by February 1 Deadline: April 1, 2025 Review complete by May 1 Application is now online. Click here and link is above. |
Application Review Deadlines: Early Submission Option Deadline: April 1, 2024 Review complete by May 1 (*This option is only for events that will be held in July and August)
$250,000 |
Grants Administrative Guide
DOJ has prepared this guide in an attempt to provide recipients with basic information which will facilitate the efficient administration of a grant program. Circulars published by the Office of Management & Budget, the OJP Financial Guide, DOJ policy memoranda, and other Federal and state regulations were used in preparing this guide.
Grant Administrative Guide 2018
Reporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Grant recipients should report any allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse of grant funds to the appropriate DOJ grant-making component. In addition to or instead of reporting allegations to the grant-making component, you may report them to the USDOJ Office of the Inspector General online at DOJ OIG Hotline Concerning Grants, by fax at (202) 305-8447, or by mail:
U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General Fraud Detection Office Attn: Grantee Reporting 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 3200 Arlington, VA 22209
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