Commerce is now accepting grant proposals to support firearm relinquishment laws

Opportunity Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Close Date: May 31, 2026 Important Dates: Projected Funding Period: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 Tribal pre-application conference: April 29, 2026, at 11:00 PT General pre-application conference: April 29, 2026, at 02:00 PT Funding for this NOFO comes from the Washington state award under the Department of Justice Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) created under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act adopted by Congress in 2022. In the state of Washington, SCIP funding is specifically focused on improving the implementation and enforcement of protection order laws that can keep firearms out of the hands of those who pose a threat to themselves or others. Approximately $2,200,000 in total funds will be awarded. Commerce intends to distribute multiple sub-awards in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for each award. Eligibility This NOFO is only open to jurisdictions that operate as a unit of local government (a federally recognized tribe). Pre-application conferences Tribal pre-application conference was scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 11:00 PT. General pre-application conference was scheduled on April 29, 2026, at 2:00 PT. View the pre-application Mp4 video recording held on April 29, 2026, for the general public and Tribal. Associated Files SCIP NOFO (PDF) SCIP NOFO Question and Answers (PDF) SCIP NOFO pre-proposal conference (Mp4) Contact NOFO Coordinator: Jasmine Shurelds, SCIP Program Manager [email protected]

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