DOJ expands Firearms Technical Assistance Project to reduce domestic violence

The U.S. Department of Justice announced last week that its Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is expanding its Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP) to reduce domestic violence.

The OVW awarded an estimated $6 million for up to 12 venues and $4 million for training and technical assistance on firearms and domestic violence for the expansion of the initiative, which will also address injuries committed with firearms.

“Enforcing gun laws and keeping firearms from the hands of perpetrators of domestic violence is crucial to keeping victims safe,” OVW Acting Director Allison Randall said. “The FTAP expansion is another example of the department’s commitment in its efforts to reduce violent crime. The funding will help our grantees develop and implement community-based and culturally specific strategies to enforce firearms laws and is an important part of preventing homicides.”

The expansion includes providing direct financial support for all venues and implementing new technical assistance designed to help each site incorporate community partners.

The deadline for applications in Grants.Gov is Sept. 20, 2021. The JustGrants deadline is Sept. 22, 2021. Additionally, officials indicated applicants are encouraged to submit a non-binding Letter of Intent by Sept. 7, 2021.