Byrne Statewide Crisis Intervention Program

The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission administers the Byrne Statewide Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP), a federally authorized funding opportunity established under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022. This program is designed to reduce gun violence, enhance public safety, and support interventions that prevent individuals at risk of harming themselves or others from accessing firearms. The initiative aligns with the broader mission of the U.S. Department of Justice to strengthen state, local, and tribal capacity to reduce crime and violence, particularly through targeted, evidence-informed approaches. The Byrne SCIP provides funding to support a range of crisis intervention strategies, including extreme risk protection order (ERPO) programs, law enforcement-led crisis response initiatives, and other programs that address behavioral risk factors associated with gun violence. Funding may be used to support program design, implementation, and expansion of initiatives that proactively identify and mitigate risks. The program emphasizes coordination across systems such as law enforcement, courts, public health agencies, and community-based organizations, ensuring a multidisciplinary response to crisis intervention. Eligibility is limited to one application per organization, identified by a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). However, the program encourages collaborative applications through multi-jurisdictional consortia. These consortia may include multiple counties, tribal governments, or partnerships between counties and tribal entities. This structure allows for regional coordination and resource sharing, particularly in areas where joint responses may be more effective than isolated efforts. A key requirement of the program is compliance with federal pass-through funding rules established by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Where applicable, states must allocate at least 40 percent of funds to units of local government, including cities, counties, and federally recognized tribal governments. Priority consideration is also given to jurisdictions that are not eligible for direct Justice Assistance Grant funding due to smaller population size, ensuring equitable distribution of resources to underserved communities. Applicants must submit a comprehensive application package that demonstrates need, program design, organizational capacity, and sustainability planning. Required components include identification of affected jurisdictions, clearly defined priority areas and goals, a detailed statement of the problem, and a robust implementation strategy. Applicants must also provide plans for data collection and performance measurement, a sustainability strategy, and a detailed budget narrative supported by a line-item budget. Additional required documentation includes certifications related to compliance, lobbying, and debarment, as well as organizational capacity assessments and audit documentation where applicable. The application process is conducted through a formal submission system, and applicants are strongly encouraged to review all questions and documentation requirements in advance. The funding opportunity opened on May 21, 2026, and applications must be submitted no later than July 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. All submitted materials are considered public records and may be disclosed upon request or displayed on public dashboards. This transparency requirement underscores the importance of accuracy and completeness in application submissions.

Thoroughly review the full solicitation before applying and ensure all required documents are complete and aligned with program goals; prioritize clear demonstration of need and strong implementation planning; ensure compliance with pass-through funding requirements