This is a competitive grant program for municipal entities to combat gang violence using a multidisciplinary approach based on the OJJDP comprehensive gang model. Applicants must demonstrate proven gang-related activity and local statistical data. Key deadlines include September 10, 2026, for the letter of intent, and September 25, 2026, for the application due date. A 25% match commitment from municipal or private contributions is required. Funds are anticipated to be awarded in late 2026 for a performance period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.
Payments are made in 50 disbursements upon contract execution. payments are made in 50 disbursements.
Preference will be given to applicants that: demonstrate high levels of youth violence, gang problems, and substance use in a region. preference will be given to applicants that: demonstrate high levels of youth violence, gang problems, and substance use in a region
A municipal entity must serve as the lead applicant and fiscal agent, and must have proven gang related activity and local statistical data. a municipal entity must serve as the lead applicant and fiscal agent for these funds. only municipalities that have proven gang related activity and local statistical data that support the gang activity within their community are eligible to apply.
Questions regarding the AGF are accepted until September 4, 2026. application questions ogr will accept written questions regarding this agf until september 4, 2026.
Funding will be placed on hold until partnering police departments are in compliance with crime reporting data through November 1, 2026. should your application be deemed eligible for an award, the issuance of a contract andor funding will be placed on hold until all partnering police departments are in compliance with the crime reporting data and juvenile lockup data submission requirement through november 1, 2026.
ogr expects to award approximately 8, 916, **** to shannon community safety initiative sites through this agf.
