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The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

Category 1: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Health care agencies; state or local law enforcement, tribal law enforcement, or other public safety agencies
Category 2: Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), Public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Health care agencies; state or local law enforcement, tribal law enforcement, or other public safety agencies

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline July 18, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern Application
JustGrants Deadline July 25, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Up to $150,000

Agency Solicitation:

The Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks to reduce the number of deaths and injuries of individuals with forms of dementia (such as Alzheimer’s disease) or developmental disabilities (such as autism) who, due to their condition, wander from safe environments.

Solicitation

Additional Notes:

This program provides funding to law enforcement and other public safety agencies to implement location tracking technologies to help find missing individuals. It provides funding to such agencies and partnering nonprofit organizations to develop or operate programs to prevent wandering, increase vulnerable individuals’ safety, and facilitate rescues.