The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is accepting applications for the Hospital-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (HVIPP) Grant, administered through the On-line Grants Management System (OGMS). This grant is funded by the Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention (FVIP) Fund. The initiative aims to implement effective, proven strategies to reduce violent crime within the Commonwealth of Virginia. The program focuses on creating sustainable solutions to disrupt and eliminate cycles of violence in local communities.
Hospital-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Programs (HVIPPs) involve a multidisciplinary approach that connects hospital medical staff with trusted community-based partners. These collaborations provide safety planning, trauma-informed care, and other services to victims of gun violence and their families. The goal is to intervene early and support recovery efforts that can reduce the risk of re-injury or retaliatory violence.
Eligible applicants for this funding opportunity are individual hospitals that do not yet have an established HVIPP and nonprofit organizations applying on behalf of unserved hospitals. Applicants must submit proposals through the OGMS platform. To assist users, DCJS offers self-guided training videos and materials accessible through their website.
Applications must be completed and submitted no later than Friday, May 2, 2025, by 5:00 PM ET. For technical questions related to OGMS, applicants are advised to contact ogmssupport@dcjs.virginia.gov. For questions regarding the HVIPP grant program itself, applicants should reach out to Grant Coordinator Gregory Hopkins at gregory.hopkins@dcjs.virginia.gov or call (804) 692-0977.
Comprehensive guidelines and detailed application procedures for the FY 2026-2027 cycle are available to ensure applicants understand requirements and expectations. Awarded projects are intended to support sustainable, evidence-based interventions for victims of gun violence across Virginia, leveraging hospital-community partnerships.
