2012
Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI)
2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI)
The federal JAG Formula Grant Program is designed to provide assistance to states and municipalities for the purpose of enforcing state and local drug laws and to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system with primary focus on reducing violent crime and serious offenders. This grant program - 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) - provides local governments with the flexibility to prioritize the use of funds based on local needs and conditions; with emphasis on three broad areas: Prevention and Intervention, Law Enforcement, and Justice Information Systems Improvements. All grant projects must include a multi-jurisdictional component. At least 15% of the funding must be budgeted for activities to support participation in a regional or multi-jurisdiction operation, training or sharing of resources.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2012 (program closed)
Grant Period: June 1, 2102 to September 30, 2012
Purpose Areas:
- Police straight time/police overtime
- Police equipment
- Police collaboration with multi-jurisdictional task force
- Specialized unit or operation focused on gun violence
- Community-based prevention or intervention services
- Youth-based programs or activities
- Police training
- Technical assistance or consultant services
Eligibility:
This grant opportunity was been offered to the 22 cities and towns with the highest number of violent crime offenses (murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault) in calendar years 2007, 2008 and 2009 AND are current with UCR/NIBRS reports to the FBI.
2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) Awards to Connecticut Municipalities:
Count | Town/City | Grant Program | Town Allocation |
1 | Bristol | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $42,000 |
2 | Bridgeport | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $45,000 |
3 | Danbury | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $40,000 |
4 | East Hartford | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $42,000 |
5 | Hamden | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $40,000 |
6 | Hartford | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $45,000 |
7 | Manchester | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $40,000 |
8 | Meriden | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $42,000 |
9 | Middletown | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $40,000 |
10 | Milford | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $40,000 |
11 | New Britain | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $42,000 |
12 | New Haven | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $45,000 |
13 | New London (waived) | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $42,000 |
14 | Norwalk | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $42,000 |
15 | Norwich | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $42,000 |
16 | Stamford | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $42,000 |
17 | Stratford | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $40,000 |
18 | Torrington | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $40,000 |
19 | Waterbury | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $42,000 |
20 | West Hartford | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $40,000 |
21 | West Haven | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $42,000 |
22 | Windham (Willimantic) | 2012 Summer Violence Reduction Initiative (SVRI) | $40,000 |
| TOTAL | $915,000 |