Trump Administration Overhauls Biden-Era Gun Control Grant Program

The Trump administration has officially dismantled a controversial grant program launched under President Joe Biden that critics say was designed to advance gun control under the guise of community safety.

Originally created in 2022, the Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) funneled federal dollars toward nonprofits aligned with gun control advocacy. The program emphasized “comprehensive, community-based prevention,” but many Second Amendment supporters saw it as a backdoor for restricting gun rights.

Under the new direction, CVIPI funding will now prioritize law enforcement-led efforts to combat violent crime, rather than community-based organizations. In a major shift, nonprofits, often tied to anti-gun agendas, are no longer eligible to apply. Instead, grants will be restricted to city, state, and tribal governments.

Gun owners have welcomed the move as a step toward restoring balance in federal crime prevention funding. However, many remain frustrated by the Department of Justice’s continued defense of gun control laws in court, raising questions about the administration’s broader commitment to Second Amendment protections.