What it means
A federal gun-safety law signed on June 25, 2022. It included $250 million over five years for community violence intervention through the Department of Justice. That investment helped support work by community organizations and public agencies to prevent violence before another person is hurt.
For communities, the practical question is who can turn that investment into support people can actually reach. Community organizations, local government, and other partners can use coordinated violence intervention efforts to reach people facing the greatest danger.
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- Where it shows up
- An applicant cites the law's five-year CVI investment as money currently open for their project.
- A useful move
- Follow the specific agency notice: eligibility, remaining funding, allowable work, match, reporting, and application deadline. Build a plan for the funded service, not just the grant title.
- What this does not prove
- A statutory investment is not a current award, available balance, or promise of funding to a local program.
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