LAKEWOOD ~ Lakewood, Colorado - The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) has announced that they are now accepting applications for the 2025 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Grant. This grant opportunity is aimed at supporting innovative and community-driven strategies to address crisis intervention and improve public safety in communities across Colorado.

Governor Jared Polis expressed his support for the grant, stating, "We are taking bold action as a state to make our communities safer. I encourage communities and local organizations to apply for this critical funding to prevent and reduce crime, supporting our local law enforcement."

The SCIP Grant Program, authorized by the federal Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, focuses on gun violence and programs that target risk factors likely to lead to this type of violence. In Colorado, the grant program specifically focuses on crisis intervention and prevention, empowering local organizations to make lasting impacts.

Matthew M. Lunn, Director of the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, stated, "This grant program is an investment in Colorado's communities and their ability to address public safety challenges through collaboration and innovation. We look forward to supporting initiatives that create safer environments and enhance the well-being of all who call Colorado home."

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Local government agencies, including federally recognized Tribes, are eligible to apply for funding through this grant. The funds can be used for various projects such as Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Programs, related court-based programming, referrals to community-based services for people in crisis, and funding for law enforcement crisis intervention programs or initiatives.

Interested organizations can access the application and guidelines on the DCJ website at the SCIP Grant Program Page. The application period will be open from January 6th until March 10th of 2025.

To assist with completing a SCIP or Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application in Fluxx, a webinar will be held on Thursday, January 9th from 1:00 - 2:25 PM. Participants must register for the virtual training to receive the passcode for the event via Zoom. A recording and transcript of the webinar will also be available on DCJ's website for those unable to participate on January 9th. A second opportunity to participate in a live training will be announced in February.

Projects funded through the SCIP Grant will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the unique needs of Colorado communities, with a focus on innovative approaches and measurable outcomes. DCJ encourages applications from organizations serving communities disproportionately impacted by violence and those addressing barriers to accessing crisis intervention resources.

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The grant has $1,494,249 available for funding, and the deadline to apply is March 10th, 2025. For comprehensive information on eligibility criteria, application materials, and submission guidelines, interested parties can visit the SCIP Grant Program Page.

For additional information and resources regarding eligibility requirements and applications, interested parties can visit the DCJ website or contact Robyn May, Grant Program Manager at 303-842-3344 or Robyn.May@state.co.us.

The 2025 Byrne SCIP Grant reflects the Division of Criminal Justice's commitment to fostering safer and stronger communities through strategic investments in public safety and crisis intervention programs. For a list of requirements and further details, individuals can visit the Division of Criminal Justice's website for more information.

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