News Release

Grant Application Process for Gun Violence Intervention Programs to Open in June 2025 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                           May 7, 2025

LANSING, MICH.  The Michigan State Police (MSP) Grants and Community Services Division will begin accepting grant applications on June 2, 2025, as part of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) - Phase Four.  Byrne SCIP furthers the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance mission of achieving safer communities by assisting state, local and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence, particularly gun violence.

Applications must be from units of government in partnership with community-based organizations.  Funding is to be used for the implementation of violence intervention programs and related education, particularly focusing on reducing gun violence in Michigan.

Noteworthy dates:

• May 28, 2025 – Byrne SCIP Phase 4 Informational Webinar Registration Link
• June 2, 2025 – Grant application process begins
• July 15, 2025 – Application submissions due on or before 12 m. EST
• October 1, 2025 – Grant period begins and runs through March 31, 2027

Webinar registration information, an application, and supporting documents can be found on the MSP Byrne SCIP website.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Ms. Lindsey Holden, MSP Grants and Community Services Division, 517-282-6413, [email protected]

• Byrne SCIP Phase 4 Webinar news release.pdf