MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new grant program could reduce crime and violence in Wisconsin communities.
The initiative, announced by Democratic Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, will support initiatives and programs at school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, and local governments.
Grant applicants can seek funding for efforts focused on suicide prevention and firearm storage, violence intervention and outreach, criminal justice initiatives, domestic violence prevention and school-based initiatives. $10 million in federal funding will go towards the grants.