Project Safe Neighborhoods Eastern District Program

The Wisconsin Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Programs within the Division of Law Enforcement Services, is offering funding under the Project Safe Neighborhoods Eastern District program. This initiative is part of a broader nationwide effort coordinated by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices to reduce violent crime through collaborative strategies. The program emphasizes partnerships among federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and community-based organizations. Its central goal is to address gun violence and gang-related crime through a balanced approach that integrates enforcement, prevention, intervention, and community engagement. This funding opportunity is designed to support targeted projects in the Eastern District of Wisconsin that align with the PSN framework. Applicants are expected to propose initiatives that connect school-based and community-based prevention and intervention strategies with law enforcement suppression efforts. The program requires a strong emphasis on collaboration and data-informed approaches to reduce violent crime. A specific requirement mandates that at least 30 percent of awarded funds must support gang task forces, particularly those addressing high-impact criminal activity such as firearms offenses, human trafficking, and drug trafficking. Funding under this opportunity is limited in scope and eligibility. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office is identified as the sole eligible applicant, making this a non-competitive funding opportunity. The anticipated total funding amount is 160,922 dollars. Allowable expenses include personnel costs, employee benefits, travel and training, supplies and operating expenses, and contractual or consultant services. All expenditures must represent new costs and cannot replace existing funding sources, in accordance with federal anti-supplanting rules. The application process is conducted through the Wisconsin DOJ’s Egrants online system. Applicants must register in advance to obtain system access, which may take several days. The application requires completion of multiple components, including a main summary, approval checklist, performance measures acknowledgment, detailed budget, agency profile, budget narrative, problem description, and project narrative. Each section requires specific information, such as organizational structure, project goals, supporting data, and detailed budget justifications. Applications must be submitted no later than April 17, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The anticipated project start date is July 1, 2026, with a project end date of September 30, 2027. Successful applicants will receive award notification within approximately 30 days of approval. Funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis, contingent upon submission of required documentation and reports. Quarterly reporting is mandatory, including programmatic, financial, and performance measurement reports submitted through designated systems. Evaluation of applications is conducted by DOJ staff to ensure alignment with program goals and compliance with submission requirements. Final funding decisions are made by the Attorney General. Award recipients must adhere to strict reporting, monitoring, and compliance conditions, including maintaining accurate financial records, submitting timely reports, and cooperating with audits and reviews. Additional requirements include maintaining SAM registration, obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier, and complying with federal civil rights and grant management regulations. For questions or assistance, applicants may contact designated program and fiscal staff via phone or email, and technical support is available through the Egrants helpdesk during business hours.

Ensure strong alignment with PSN priorities including community collaboration and gang task force funding; provide detailed budget justifications; use local data to demonstrate need