2026 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP)

In June of 2022, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) was signed into law, with the goal of reducing firearm-related violence. The Act created the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP), focused on gun violence and the programs and initiatives that target the risk factors that are likely to lead to this kind of violence. The Montana Board of Crime Control (MBCC) is soliciting proposals for the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) , to be funded by the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. This program furthers the U.S. Department of Justice’s mission by assisting state, local, and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence, with a particular focus on gun violence and the programs and initiatives that target the risk factors that are likely to lead to this kind of violence. The application process is competitive. Approximately $940,000 will be available during the project period, depending upon availability of federal funds. Because federal funds are not always available immediately following the award date, applicants should prepare for this contingency.

Applicants having questions or requiring clarification or interpretation of any section within this funding opportunity must address these issues via the email address listed above by the question submission close date. Clear reference to the funding opportunity section and item in question must be included in the request. Questions received after the deadline will not be considered. Program-specific questions cannot be addressed during the solicitation period. Written responses to all questions received by the deadline will be posted in the Opportunity Details section of this funding opportunity within seven calendar days. Applicants should consult the Question Submission response prior to posting a question to avoid duplication and prior to submitting an application to avoid missing potentially assistive material. Any other form of interpretation of this funding opportunity will not be binding upon MBCC.

Eligible applicants include local governments (city, county, township, town, federally recognized American Indian tribes), specialized court programs, and non-profit organizations. Applicants could include but not limited to organizational units of government such as prosecutor’s office, law enforcement agency, public health agency, school, or court system.