MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention launched a grant program Friday, Dec. 5 to support violence prevention initiatives across the state, according to the governor's office.

The program is supported by about $10 million in federal funding and will be open to school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers and local governments, among others.

Applications are due Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 by 2 p.m.

"Violence, including intimate partner violence and gun violence, is a statewide problem that affects Wisconsinites no matter where they live, whether in our most rural areas or in the heart of urban communities," Evers said in a statement. "These grants will work to address the cycles of violence and crime that traumatize kids, families and our communities."

Grants will be awarded across five categories including suicide prevention and firearm storage, evidence-based violence intervention programs, criminal justice programs, domestic violence prevention and school-based initiatives, according to the governor's office.

According to data from Everytown for Gun Safety cited by the governor's office, the rate of gun deaths increased 54% from 2014 to 2023 in Wisconsin.