Michigan state leaders are granting $7.9 million in federal funds toward behavioral health, crisis programs and combating gun violence, CBS affiliate News Channel 3 reported Feb. 21.
The funding comes through the state's Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and follows the Feb. 13 mass shooting that occurred at Michigan State University in East Lansing.
"Gun violence has shattered families and communities in Michigan, including the recent shooting at Michigan State University," Sen. Gary Peters said in the grant announcement. "While there’s so much more work to be done to address the gun violence epidemic and help Michiganders heal from these tragedies, this federal funding will allow the Michigan State Police to support gun violence prevention and crisis intervention efforts."
The Bipartisan Safe Communities Act was signed into law in 2022 and was created to invest in children and family mental health services, school safety resources, state crisis intervention programs and enhance background checks for gun buyers under the age of 21.
Grants will be administered through the Michigan State Police Department and the U.S. Department of Justice Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program.