(KMZA)--The Marysville Police Department is among eight agencies in Kansas awarded more than $2.6 million in funding through the Federal Byrne State Crisis Intervention Grant Program.

Governor Kelly announced the funding Thursday.

The Marysille Police Department was awarded just over $32,000.

Kelly said the funding supports innovative strategies and programs designed to reduce violent crime, target risk factors likely to lead to violence, and provide behavioral health crises intervention services.