The Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) provides federal funding to implement state gun crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including, but not limited to, extreme risk protection order (ERPO) programs that work to keep firearms out of the hands of people who pose a threat to themselves or others, mental health courts, drug courts, and veterans’ treatment courts.
Byrne SCIP is authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. No. 117-159, 136 Stat. 1313, 1339); 28 U.S.C. 530C.
The goal of BSCC’s Byrne SCIP program is a multipronged approach to decreasing gun violence in California, supporting local jurisdictions in their efforts to improve firearms relinquishment procedures and supporting the enhancement of collaborative court programs that address behavioral health issues, with a focus on people who are at higher risk for gun violence. BSCC will implement this plan by way of two sets of subawards.
- Subawards to units of local government - the BSCC will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to units of local government.
- Subawards to the Judicial Council of California (JCC) - the JCC will administer the court related aspects of the Byrne SCIP grant.
2025 Byrne SCIP Grants - Cohort 2
2024 Request for Proposals
In February 2025 the BSCC released the Byrne SCIP RFP Cohort 2 to California cities and counties making $10.6 million available to decrease gun violence. Cohort 2 grantees will be under agreement with the BSCC from July 15, 2024, to September 30, 2026. The term of the grant agreement includes a two-year service delivery period and an additional six months to finalize and submit the required Final Local Evaluation Report and financial audit.
2025 Byrne SCIP Grant Project Summaries
List of Cohort 2 Awards* *Awards are contingent on Bureau of Justice Assistance’s pending approval as required by the Byrne SCIP federal solicitation.
Large Scope Projects
| Applicant | Lead Agency | Award |
|---|---|---|
| City of Berkeley | City of Berkeley | $1,000,000 |
| City of Los Angeles | Mayor's Office of Public Safety | $1,000,000 |
| City of San Diego | Office of the San Diego City Attorney | $999,894 |
| City of San Mateo | San Mateo Police Department | $224,131 |
| City of Vallejo | Vallejo Police Department | $999,727 |
| Marin County | Marin County District Attorney's Office | $829,737 |
| Nevada County | Nevada County Sheriff's Office | $660,489 |
| Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office | $993,452 |
| Santa Clara County | Santa Clara County Office of the District Attorney | $999,238 |
| Ventura County | Ventura County Sheriff's Office | $990,000 |
| Total Funding to Large Scope Projects: | $8,696,668 |
Small Scope Projects
| Applicant | Lead Agency | Award |
|---|---|---|
| City of Alameda | Alameda City Attorney's Office | $486,465 |
| City of Greenfield | City of Greenfield | $500,000 |
| City of Parlier | City of Parlier | $257,726 |
| City of Pinole | City of Pinole | $187,253 |
| City of San Rafael | City of San Rafael | $483,282 |
| City of Westminster | City of Westminster | $256,185 |
| Imperial County | Imperial County Sheriff's Office | $379,135 |
| Total Funding to Small Scope Projects: | $2,550,046 |
2024 Byrne SCIP Grants - Cohort 1
2024 Request for Proposals
In February 2024 the BSCC released the Byrne SCIP RFP for $10.6 million in competitive grant funds available to California Cities and Counties. Byrne SCIP is funded through the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Proposals were due by April 5, 2024. Byrne SCIP proposals selected for funding will be under agreement with the BSCC from July 15, 2024, to September 30, 2026. The term of the grant agreement includes a two-year service delivery period and an additional six months to finalize and submit the required Final Local Evaluation Report and financial audit.
2024 Byrne SCIP Grant Project Summaries
Large Scope Projects
| Applicant | Lead Agency | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa County | Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department | $1,000,000 |
| City of Long Beach | City of Long Beach | $1,000,000 |
| Yolo County | Yolo County Health & Human Services Department | $999,474 |
Small Scope Projects
| Applicant | Lead Agency | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County | Amador County Sheriff's Office | $498,408 |
| City of Avenal | Avenal Police Department | $377,763 |
| City of Irvine | Irvine Police Department | $482,445 |
| City of Irwindale | City of Irwindale | $26,548 |
| City of Menifee | City of Menifee | $112,512 |
| City of Santa Rosa | City of Santa Rosa | $303,523 |
| City of West Sacramento | West Sacramento Police Department | $475,008 |
| Madera County | Madera County District Attorney's Office | $305,383 |
October 22, 2024 Byrne SCIP Local Evaluation Plan Webinar Materials
10.22.24 LEP Webinar Recording
- Byrne SCIP LEP Webinar Level 1 Presentation
- Level 1 LEP LER Guidelines
- Race and Ethnicity Form
- Assembly Bill 1998
- Evaluator Roles
- Evaluation Resources
- Data Collection Tips
- Sample LEP Level 1
Byrne SCIP Orientation Virtual Binder
RFP Documents for Reference:
- 2024 Byrne SCIP RFP Instruction Packet
- Byrne SCIP Grant Notice of Funding Availability
- Byrne SCIP Sample Grant Agreement
- Byrne SCIP Budget Attachment
- Byrne SCIP Project Work Plan
- Byrne SCIP Key Partner Commitment Form
- Byrne SCIP Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies Regarding Debarment, Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement
- Byrne SCIP Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations Receiving BSCC Grant Subawards
Byrne SCIP Virtual Grant Information Session
Prospective applicants were invited to attend a virtual information session to learn more about the Byrne SCIP grant and the RFP process. Among the topics covered: purpose of the Byrne SCIP grant, application submission instructions, applicant eligibility, funding information, and eligible grant activities. After the presentation, prospective applicants were able to ask questions. The BSCC provided clarity on the RFP instructions and answered technical questions about the application process. The link to the recorded information session is provided below for reference.
March 7, 2024 Byrne SCIP Virtual Information Session - Recording
Byrne SCIP Advisory Board
The Board of State and Community Corrections established the Byrne SCIP Advisory Board on February 9, 2023 to inform and guide the implementation of the federal Byrne SCIP grant program. The Byrne SCIP Advisory Board includes, but is not limited to, representatives from law enforcement, the community, courts, prosecution, behavioral health providers, victim services, and legal counsel.
The California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) established the Crisis Intervention Advisory Board on February 9, 2023 to inform and guide the implementation of the federal Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) grant. The Advisory Board consisted of the BSCC Board members and other subject matter experts, including additional representatives from prosecution, behavioral health, victim services, and legal counsel.
The BSCC appointed Linda Penner as the Advisory Board Chair and authorized her to appoint additional members as needed, consistent with the requirements of the Byrne SCIP federal grant program. The Crisis Intervention Board is convened in accordance with open-meeting laws and meetings are held in public locations that are noticed at least 10-days in advance.
Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Roster
The BSCC uses a Scoring Panel process to complete the reading and rating of proposals. Scoring panels develop grant award recommendations and submit them to the Advisory Board.
Byrne SCIP Cohort 2 Scoring Panel Roster
Byrne SCIP Cohort 1 Scoring Panel Roster
July 17, 2025 Advisory Board Meeting
- Video Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 7-17-25
- Agenda Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 7-17-25
- Byrne SCIP Cohort 2 Funding Recommendations (Agenda Item III)
- Attachment 1: Byrne SCIP Cohort 2 Scoring Panel Roster
- Attachment 2: Byrne SCIP Cohort 2 Funding Recommendations
- Attachment 3: Byrne SCIP Cohort 2 Project Summaries
- Attachment 4: Byrne SCIP Request for Proposals
- Attachment 5: Byrne SCIP Program and Budget Plan
November 21, 2024 Advisory Board Meeting
- Video Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 11-21-24
- Agenda Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 11.21.24
- Byrne SCIP Updated Plan and Budget (Agenda Item III)
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Attachment 1: Byrne SCIP Updated Program and Budget Plan
- Attachment 2: Byrne SCIP Budget Detail Worksheet
- Attachment 3: Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Description and Roster
- Attachment 4: Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Letter of Approval
July 11, 2024 Advisory Board Meeting
- Video Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 7-11-24
- Agenda Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 7.11.24
- Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program, Funding Recommendations
- Attachment 1: Byrne SCIP Scoring Panel Roster
- Attachment 2: Byrne SCIP Proposals Recommended for Funding
- Attachment 3: Byrne SCIP Project Summaries
- Attachment 4: Byrne SCIP Request for Proposals
- Attachment 5: Byrne SCIP Program and Budget Plan
September 14, 2023 Advisory Board Meeting
- Video Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 9-14-23
- Agenda Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 9-14-23
- Byrne SCIP Budget Plan Report
- Attachment 1 – Byrne SCIP Program and Budget Plan
- Attachment 2 – 2022 Byrne SCIP Budget Detail Worksheet
- Attachment 3 – Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Description
- Attachment 4 – Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Letter of Approval 9-14-2023 Signed
- Public Comment Email – Budget to include Education in Byrne SCIP
- PowerPoint – Byrne SCIP Advisory Board – Req. Plan Approval (9-14-23)
April 13, 2023 Advisory Board Meeting
- Video Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 4-13-23
- Agenda Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 4-13-2023
- Byrne SCIP Advisory Board – Project Briefing PowerPoint 4-13-23
February 9, 2023 Advisory Board Meeting
- Video Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 2-9-23
- Agenda Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Meeting 2-9-23
- Byrne SCIP Advisory Board – Project Briefing PowerPoint 2-9-23
Agenda Item E, February 9, 2023: Establishment of Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Advisory Board: Requesting Approval
Byrne SCIP Advisory Board Roster
BSCC Applications to BJA for Byrne SCIP Funding
BJA Byrne SCIP Awards to California
Resource Information
Bureau of Justice Assistance: Byrne SCIP Overview Bipartisan Safer Communities Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. No. 117-159, 136 Stat. 1313, 1339); 28 U.S.C. 530C
Contact the BSCC regarding Byrne SCIP
Program Lead: Ian Silva, Field Representative at Ian.Silva@bscc.ca.gov
If you would like to provide public comment via email please submit to: ByrneSCIP@bscc.ca.gov. All public comments will be compiled and provided to the Byrne SCIP Advisory Board. The public is also welcomed to provide public comment in person at Advisory Board meetings. The Advisory Board meeting dates will be posted at least ten days prior to the date of the meeting.