Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) / Sept - Local Pass Through (Direct)

On June 25, 2022, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 into law to reduce gun violence and save lives, and to make progress toward keeping guns out of dangerous hands. In signing the bill into law, the President noted that this historic act “invests in antiviolence programs that work — that work directly with the people who are most likely to commit these crimes or become victims of gun crimes.” The Montana Board of Crime Control (MBCC) is soliciting proposals for the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) – Local Pass Through (Direct), 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 $366,673 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 opportunity must address these issues via the email address listed above by the date listed above. Clear reference to the application section and item in question must be included in the request. Questions received after the close date 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 application 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 application will not be binding upon MBCC.

Eligible applicants include local governments (city, county, township, town, federally recognized American Indian tribes). 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. Nonprofit agencies are not eligible applicants but may participate if contracted by a local government applicant agency.