Grant Alert Detail
Gang Resistance Education And Training Program
Sponsor: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Submitted: 12/18/2008 12:00:00 AM
Bureau of Justice Assistance -- Gang Resistance Education And Training Program
The Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum administered by the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance in cooperation with the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The program's primary objective is prevention and is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. G.R.E.A.T. funds may be used to support G.R.E.A.T. curricula, components, and activities.
Awards are for a maximum of $125,000. Eligible applicants include state,
county, city or township, and special district governments, independent school districts, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Deadline: January 22, 2009
Please Note: The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) does not administer this funding opportunity.
Contact the Bureau of Justice Assistance directly for complete program information and application guidelines:
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=43285
See also:
Violence & Violence Prevention Resources
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