Welcome to June! It’s hard to believe that we’re already at the halfway point of the year. As we do each month, ECG’s Office of Economic and Community Development has gathered a fresh collection of grants & funding resources to help you stay ahead of the curve. This month’s grants and funding opportunities from the Department of Justice – Safer Outcomes Grant.

U.S. Department of Justice
Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement
Type: Grant
Deadline: 6/24/2025

Safer Outcomes funds are used to promote training on de-escalation and crisis response for law enforcement officers, support personnel employed by law enforcement agencies, and mental health professionals working on crisis intervention teams as employees of a law enforcement agency or under a legal agreement with a law enforcement agency. Supported training programs must address one or more of the following areas of focus: de-escalation tactics and alternatives to use of force; safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental or behavioral health or suicidal crisis; safe encounters with individuals with disabilities; successfully participating on a crisis intervention team; and making referrals to community-based services and support.

The 2025 Safer Outcomes program will encompass two separate solicitations:

• Curriculum integration for law enforcement academies and state-level training commissions; and
• Support for law enforcement agencies. Approximately $18 million is available for this program.

https://cops.usdoj.gov/saferoutcomes