Overview and Award Schedule

The Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Anti-Gang Initiative is modeled after Project Safe Neighborhoods/Project CeaseFire, which is South Carolina’s implementation of the national gun violence reduction program.  Grants will pay for 100 percent of the program costs and successful applications have a twelve-month grant period.  The program can fund personnel, equipment, technical assistance, travel, supplies, and research for programs which address gang involvement, crime and violence.  Priority program areas include gang crime investigation, gang prevention programs, and programs to enhance data sharing and gathering.  If you would like additional information regarding the PSN initiative, visit www.projectsafeneighborhoods.gov.  The application due date for FY2008 funding will be in July 24, 2008 and grants will be awarded effective October 1, 2008.  The United States Attorney’s Office in South Carolina oversees the PSN program and has designated the SCDPS Office of Justice Programs to serve as the fiscal agent.

Application and Forms

Additional forms and instructions are provided below.