Model Cities Initiative

Program goal(s) name: Implement comprehensive strategies to reduce violence, crime and disorder. Program goal(s) description: Leverage federal resources to build capacity, strengthen accountability, hire and protect law enforcement officers, support

This initiative will provide substantial, targeted funding to select eligible entities to implement comprehensive and innovative strategies to reduce crime, restore law and order, and serve as a nationwide example. Funding may be used for a variety of activities, including hiring and retaining personnel; purchasing or leasing equipment, tools, and technology; training personnel; leasing, renting, or renovating facilities; providing mental health and substance use treatment services; supporting recidivism reduction activities; providing victims services; and investing in youth crime prevention and intervention services as part of a comprehensive approach to crime and violence reduction.

All final award decisions will be made by the Assistant Attorney General, unless a statute explicitly authorizes award decisions by another official or there is written delegation of authority to another official. For successful applicants, JustGrants will send a system-generated email to the Application Submitter, Authorized Representative, and Entity Administrator with information on accessing their official award package in JustGrants. The award package will include key information (such as funding amount and period of performance) as well as award conditions that must be followed. The Authorized Representative for the entity should accept or decline the award within 45 days of the notification.

The review procedure for applications is specified in the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and generally includes eligibility and responsiveness, merit, programmatic, budget, and risk reviews.