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$32M in Local Response Grants for Sexual Assault, Dating & Domestic Violence, Stalking Crimes
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The funding will coordinate public safety and community response by providing victim services and holding offenders accountable to address the four VAWA crimes -- sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
2019 Funding Announced for Local JAG Grants
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The BJA is awarding up to $25,000 in grants to local governments to support federal criminal justice programs and initiatives.
$35M in Tribal Opioid Response Grants via SAMHSA
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Tribal governments can access SAMHSA funds to build prevention, treatment and community-based recovery support services for opioid use disorder.
$10M Grants for Rehabilitation of High-Hazard Dams
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FEMA's High Hazard Potential Dam grants provide assistance to non-federal dams in danger of failing and threatening human life and water infrastructure.
Grants to Improve Police Response to Mental Health Emergencies
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The competitive grant aims to improve police response to mental health emergencies by providing training to law enforcement and collaboration with organizations and agencies.
Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grants Focus on Local Resources, Drug Monitoring
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COAP grants look to facilitate relationships between local authorities to establish and enhance opioid-intervention programs, as well as to connect at-risk communities with resources.
2019 Body-Worn Camera Grants Announced
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Police grants columnist Therese Matthews advises on applications for the BJA's 2019 body-worn camera grants.
$70M in COPS Office Grants Announced for 2019
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Hundreds of agencies across the country will be applying for these grants – many more than the COPS Office is able to fund.
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