Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF)

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs

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Law enforcement

What it pays for

Funds evidence-based programs, specialized units, and new technology and equipment to reduce violent crime. Earlier rounds paid for ballistic vests among other equipment; armor is not named on the program page.

Last window closed Oct 24, 2025 · dates confirmed on a second source

The rules

Who can apply: FY26 Zip Code Grant: municipal and county law enforcement agencies, including drug task forces, whose jurisdiction contains one of the 50 listed zip codes; agencies must also have a 287(g) agreement and meet solicitation criteria.
When: $75 million appropriated in the 2025-26 budget.

Sources

OCJP grants manual VCIF chapter, read Oct 3, 2026
Confirmed by Office of the Tennessee Governor (press release, 2025-10-02)

This is a reference compiled from public program documents, not legal or grant advice. The program’s own solicitation and guidance are the record.