Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)

Grant for First Responder Agencies and Nonprofits Supporting First Responder Wellness

$2.7M

Amount

Cash

Rolling

Deadline

Virginia

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Government

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Wellness & Wellbeing
Human Services & Social Welfare

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About this grant

Supports the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of current and retired first responders in Virginia, including law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency communications officers, and corrections officers. Funding can be used for wellness training, conferences, therapeutic equipment, therapy/support dogs, and peer support services. Both first responder agencies and nonprofit organizations providing direct services to first responders are eligible to apply.

What you get

Grant funding up to $2,700,000 total pool for wellness programs and training
Funding for first responder wellness training for agency employees
Funding for conference registration fees, lodging, and per diem
Funding for therapy/support dog costs or training
Funding for purchase of therapeutic wellness equipment
Funding for nonprofits to provide wellness training, resources, or direct services

How to apply

Completed application form
Program/project description addressing first responder wellness
Budget narrative

Eligibility

Must be a first responder agency employing law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS providers, emergency communications officers, or corrections officers in Virginia
OR must be a non-profit organization providing wellness training, resources, or direct services to first responders in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Programs must support current or retired first responders

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