NOFO# 3342 – 0726 SCIP: Local FRO Implementation Support
🏛 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
✓ Free, no account · Source: Illinois GATA Catalog (CSFA) · Last verified Oct 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for local governments implementing firearms restraining order (FRO) programs in Illinois. City and county governments, public authorities, and other local government entities can apply. Programs must support FRO creation, implementation, training, compliance, enforcement, or treatment linkages. Activities should align with the SCIP Advisory Committee's three priorities: FRO training, compliance/enforcement, and infrastructure development.
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Program description
Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) provides funding for the creation and/or implementation of firearms restraining order programs, state crisis intervention court proceedings, and related gun violence reduction programs/initiatives.
The purpose of this NOFO is to award grants to local governments to support firearms restraining orders (FROs) programs.
PLEASE REFERENCE THE ICJIA FUNDING OPPORTUNTIES PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO ON THIS NOFO: https://icjia.illinois.gov/grants/funding/ Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) was created through the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Supplemental Appropriations Act (Pub. L. No. 117-159, 136 Stat. 1313, 1339); 28 U.S.C. 530C. SCIP provides funding to “implement state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including, but not limited to, extreme risk protection order programs that work to keep guns out of the hands of those who pose a threat to themselves or others, mental health courts, drug courts, and veterans treatment courts.” The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance administers formula-based grants to each state. The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) administers Illinois SCIP funds.
In Illinois, extreme risk protection orders are FROs. FROs are civil orders that allow for temporary removal of firearms, ammunition, firearm parts that can be assembled into a firearm, and surrender of firearm owner’s identification (FOID) card when an individual is deemed a potential danger to themselves or others. People who are subject to FROs are referred to as respondents. Those who request FROs are referred to as petitioners. Additional information on FROs can be found here.
In accordance with SCIP guidance, ICJIA convened a SCIP Advisory Committee to establish funding priorities and to approve a SCIP plan, viewable at https://icjia.illinois.gov/grants/programs/state-crisis-intervention-program/. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the plan. The Committee established three priorities for the use of federal SCIP funding, centering community voice and incorporating research and evaluation throughout. They include:
1. FRO training for system partners.
2. FRO compliance and enforcement.
3. Grant opportunities to support local government FRO implementation, treatment linkages, develop community infrastructure, and follow-up. Federal Assistance Listing: 16.738. Administered by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 546-00-3342).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative detailing FRO program plan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity statement
- Letters of support from partner agencies
- Evaluation plan with measurable outcomes
Program contact
- 👤 Michael Lynch
- 📧 Michael.Lynch@Illinois.gov
- 📞 312-793-8550
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.738 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$75,000,000
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$75,000,000
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$25,714,428
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$21,274,503
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$21,246,509
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$19,663,951
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$19,447,453
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$18,234,257
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$16,883,486
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$16,611,430
Top States by Funding
- TX 8 awards $119.1M
- IL 7 awards $112.3M
- CA 6 awards $112.1M
- FL 8 awards $104.5M
- WI 1 awards $75.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Local governments in Illinois, including cities, counties, and public authorities. State and federal agencies are not eligible. The applicant must support firearms restraining order programs.
What activities are eligible for funding?
FRO training for system partners, compliance and enforcement efforts, and local FRO implementation with treatment linkages. Community infrastructure development and follow-up services are also supported.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $150,000 to $1,000,000. The total funding pool is $5,000,000 across all awards.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, cost-sharing is not required for this grant. However, applicants should budget carefully within their award range.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is November 4, 2026. Check the ICJIA funding opportunities page for any updates or rolling deadlines.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the SCIP Advisory Committee plan and NOFO guidance carefully before writing. Alignment with stated priorities strengthens competitiveness.
- Focus your proposal on one or more of the three priorities: FRO training, compliance/enforcement, or implementation support. Don't try to do everything.
- Demonstrate your local government's capacity and experience with gun violence reduction, court systems, or public safety partnerships.
- Include concrete metrics for measuring FRO program success: number of FROs issued, respondents served, firearm removals, or training participants.
- Partner with courts, law enforcement, mental health providers, or victim advocates to show system-wide buy-in and coordination.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals that don't clearly align with SCIP's three priorities or the Advisory Committee plan often fail. Underestimating the complexity of implementing FRO systems without adequate staffing or training budgets weakens applications. Weak evaluation plans and inability to demonstrate partnership with courts and enforcement agencies reduce competitiveness.
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