BJA FY25 Virtual Reality De-escalation Site-Based Initiative
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-BJA-2025-172332
- Agency
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Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $800,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- County Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- State Governments
- Special District Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This federal grant opportunity from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to assist law enforcement agencies in adopting virtual reality (VR) technology for training purposes. The program supports innovative tools, such as VR systems, that allow for multi-participant engagement and can be integrated into training focused on improving law enforcement responses to individuals in crisis. Eligible applicants include county governments, higher education institutions, city/township governments, tribal governments, state governments, special district governments, and tribal organizations. The key objectives are to enhance public safety and foster greater trust within communities by preparing officers to effectively engage with all community members, including individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. The application deadline is March 12, 2025.
Recent federal grant awards under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), which will fund this initiative, have typically ranged from $300,000 to $2 million over 2-3 year performance periods. The funded work is generally performed locally within the jurisdictions of the awarded agencies and organizations.
Synopsis
This funding opportunity seeks to assist law enforcement agencies in adopting virtual reality (VR) technology for training purposes. The program supports innovative tools, such VR systems, that allow for multi-participant engagement and can be integrated into training focused on improving law enforcement responses to individuals in crisis. These technologies provide law enforcement with a way to practice handling high-pressure situations in a virtual environment. By preparing officers to effectively engage with all community members, including individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions, these tools can enhance public safety and foster greater trust within communities. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.
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