Grant Alert: Secure Up to $300K for Crime Gun Intelligence Initiatives

There’s a strategic funding opportunity on the table for agencies looking to strengthen their investigative capabilities and get ahead of violent crime trends.

The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has officially announced the FY25 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) Integration Initiative—a program designed to help departments expand, modernize, and operationalize their Crime Gun Intelligence Centers.

What This Means for Your Agency

This initiative is built around one core objective:
Turning data into actionable intelligence.

Agencies can leverage this funding to:

  • Identify and track crime guns more efficiently
  • Disrupt patterns of violent crime through real-time intelligence
  • Strengthen interagency collaboration and data-sharing
  • Improve investigative workflows with integrated technology

Where PlateSmart Technologies Fits In

PlateSmart Technologies solutions are fully aligned with Category 1: CGIC Expansion.

By integrating advanced License Plate Recognition (LPR) and video intelligence systems, agencies can:

  • Accelerate suspect vehicle identification
  • Strengthen case development with time-stamped visual data
  • Enhance situational awareness across jurisdictions
  • Build a more connected and responsive intelligence ecosystem

This isn’t just about adding technology—it’s about creating a force multiplier for your department.

Key Deadlines to Lock In

  • Grants.gov Deadline: March 30, 2026
  • JustGrants Deadline: April 6, 2026

Take the Next Step

If your agency is evaluating how to position for this funding, now is the time to move.

Connect with our team to align your technology strategy with BJA Category 1 requirements and put together a strong, fundable application.

🔗 Program Details: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172482

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