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Up to US $15,000
The DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) was created to address gun violence in the District of Columbia. The ONSE aims to foster community-based strategies to help prevent violence and increase public safety. To support this mission, ONSE announces the availability of funding offered through the Violence Intervention Initiative (VI). The VI division supports District residents in reducing gun-related violence in the community and focuses on innovative ways to interrupt violence.
Violence Prevention Mini-Grant
The goal of this RFA is to promote and ensure the fairest, most efficient means to obtain the benefits of the most qualified, responsive, and responsible proposals.
Funding is targeted for individuals between the ages of 12 – 35.
Purpose
The primary focus of the RFA is to support initiatives that contribute to the prevention of violence in the District of Columbia. We seek creative and impactful proposals addressing the root causes of violence, promoting community engagement, and fostering a safer and more resilient environment. Categories for funding include: Behavioral Health; and Restorative Justice
The goals of this opportunity include:
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US $1,000,000 - US $5,000,000
US $1,000 - US $2,500
US $100,000 - US $302,511
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Up to US $100,000
Investing in research and healthcare to prevent, treat, and heal firearm-related harms
Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education
Kaiser Permanente established this Center in 2022 to scale its longstanding commitment to help communities prevent, treat, and heal from firearm-related injuries or death. The Center’s focus on violence prevention is rooted in healthcare, care delivery, and clinical interventions.
The Center is coordinated in collaboration with the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI).
Research to support more effective health interventions
The Center funds research to test and expand health interventions that treat and prevent firearm injuries and deaths. This approach uses the same rigor and expertise that has helped treat and prevent other leading health concerns and causes of death, such as stroke, cancer, and heart disease. Funding supports projects to:
Since its inception, the Center has awarded more than $8.5 million through 49 grants across 25 states and Washington, D.C., to advance research, capacity building, narrative change, and education.
Funding Opportunity
The call is open to applicants at varying stages of the research continuum. It is expected that central to all proposed initiatives are efforts to meaningfully engage communities that have been the most impacted by firearm violence.
What Work Will Be Considered for Funding?
Funding is currently available in two categories: Category 1 - Research Capacity Building; Category 2 - Pilot or Formative Healthcare Research
Category 1: Research Capacity Building
Up to two (2) projects will be selected, each receiving up to $100,000 over two (2) years.
Build capacity within the organization, institution, and/or clinical care setting to conduct research on healthcare approaches to addressing firearm violence or firearm suicide.
Up to US $250,000
Investing in research and healthcare to prevent, treat, and heal firearm-related harms
Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education
Kaiser Permanente established this Center in 2022 to scale its longstanding commitment to help communities prevent, treat, and heal from firearm-related injuries or death. The Center’s focus on violence prevention is rooted in healthcare, care delivery, and clinical interventions.
The Center is coordinated in collaboration with the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI).
Research to support more effective health interventions
The Center funds research to test and expand health interventions that treat and prevent firearm injuries and deaths. This approach uses the same rigor and expertise that has helped treat and prevent other leading health concerns and causes of death, such as stroke, cancer, and heart disease. Funding supports projects to:
Since its inception, the Center has awarded more than $8.5 million through 49 grants across 25 states and Washington, D.C., to advance research, capacity building, narrative change, and education.
Funding Opportunity
The call is open to applicants at varying stages of the research continuum. It is expected that central to all proposed initiatives are efforts to meaningfully engage communities that have been the most impacted by firearm violence.
What Work Will Be Considered for Funding?
Funding is currently available in two categories: Category 1 - Research Capacity Building; Category 2 - Pilot or Formative Healthcare Research
Category 2 - Pilot or Formative Healthcare Research
Up to two (2) projects will be selected, each receiving up to $250,000 over two (2) years.
Expand or pilot new research on evidence-informed healthcare practice or clinical care models that address firearm violence or firearm suicide.
US $2,000 - US $12,000
Up to US $100,000
Approximately US $750,000
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US $500 - US $1,500
US $25,000 - US $200,000
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US $25,000 - US $75,000
US $25,000 - US $10,000,000
Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) ProgramDescription
Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program A. Program Description The Restore, Reinvest and Renew (R3) Program was established by the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to make a significant portion of cannabis revenues available to communities that have been most impacted by the inequities created and perpetuated by harmful policies established during the war on drugs era.
In SFY23, ICJIA was awarded a state appropriation of $75 million to administer the R3 program. A total of $30 million of this appropriation is available to eligible community organizations providing services in the areas of violence prevention, youth development, economic development, reentry, and civil legal aid.
Purpose
The Restore, Reinvest and Renew (R3) program targets significant portion of cannabis revenues to communities that have been ravaged by violence and have been disproportionately impacted by historical economic disinvestment.
Program funds will be used to reduce gun violence through intervention and prevention, improve re-entry and diversion services for people involved with the criminal justice system, provide access to legal representation and advice, encourage investment and economic growth, enhance youth development, and support programs that improve the social determinants of health
US $125,000 - US $450,000
RFP #237: Extended School Day / School Violence Prevention Grant 2026-2031
Purpose
Pursuant to New York State Education Law §2814: Omnibus school violence prevention grant program, the primary purpose of the Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention (ESD/SVP) Program is to award competitive grants to provide support to students through extended school day activities and/or school safety programs that promote violence prevention. Programs must demonstrate consistency with the school safety plans required by §2801-a of New York State Education Law and should not displace existing school district after-school funding.
Under State Education Department bill S4598D, school-based and school-affiliated anti-gun and anti-violence programs are now eligible as school safety activities under this grant. Public school districts and not-for-profit organizations working in collaboration with a public school district(s) may submit an application to conduct either an ESD program or an SVP program.
Up to US $659,383
About the AG’s Office
The New Jersey Attorney General oversees the Department of Law and Public Safety (LPS or the Department), which consists of more than 8,000 employees across 24 divisions, offices, and commissions. In this role, the Attorney General serves as both the state’s chief law enforcement officer and its chief lawyer. The Attorney General is nominated and appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Competitive Funds for New Jersey Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program (NJHVIP) - Hudson County
The purpose of the New Jersey Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (NJHVIP) is to support programming that connects victims to services beginning in a hospital or other medical setting to services outside of the hospital to increase support for victims of crime, improve their outcomes, and reduce future victimization.
This funding opportunity is focused on the continuity of services to victims and communities in Hudson County, NJ through the New Jersey Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program. Additionally, this NJHVIP program is designed to continue the building of an infrastructure that supports innovative community-based responses to violence and a network of community based public safety interventions.
NJHVIP supports projects that are hospital-based or hospital-linked partnerships between a hospital trauma center, hospital emergency department or a local health department, and one or more community-based organizations that support crime victims outside of the hospital. Examples of those services include high-risk interventions to prevent retaliation, case management, and culturally appropriate services that promote healing. Recognizing that underserved victims are often served exclusively by community-based organizations, this NOAF requires partnerships with at least one community-based direct victim service organization. Partnerships may consist of direct victim services provided within the hospital setting and/or services provided externally in the community.
This solicitation will fund one HVIP program that utilizes evidence-based models, practices, policies, and partnerships that will operate hospital-connected programs that support crime victims and ensure that culturally appropriate victim services are available. Emphasis should be placed on services for victims of community gun violence, stabbings and physical assaults. Applications should represent partnerships; however, one eligible entity must be the subrecipient with primary responsibility for managing the grant and other partners should be proposed as contractors or subrecipients.
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The Rhode Island Public Safety Grant Administration Office (PSGAO), formerly the Rhode Island Justice Commission, is the agency within the Central Management of the Department of Public Safety charged with planning, coordination, data collection, statistical analysis and grant administration and distribution for the adult criminal and juvenile justice systems. Through these efforts the PSGAO develops comprehensive programming for the purpose of improving the state's overall response to crime issues.
RI Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program
The RI Department of Public Safety Grant Administration Office is pleased to announce the availability of a total of $1,091,901.00 of the BJA FY 2022-2023 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Formula Grant. With funding provided by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety Grants Administration Office seeks applications to fund projects under the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP). The State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) in Rhode Island represents a critical initiative to address gun violence and suicide prevention in the nation's smallest state. Despite its size, Rhode Island faces unique challenges related to firearms, mental health, and public safety across its 5 counties and 39 municipalities.
Proposals should focus on developing a comprehensive training program for law enforcement officers (LEOs), local solicitors, prosecutors, advocates, and other community group/members on ERPO implementation. This program will include:
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US $65,000 - US $525,000
About OJP
The Office of Justice Programs provides leadership and resources to reduce crime, improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and assist crime victims.
Community Crime Intervention and Prevention Grant Program
Description of the program
Community Crime Intervention and Prevention (CCIP) funds community-based crime and violence prevention and intervention programs that provide direct services to community members.
This grant program funds a wide variety of community-based programs to address the factors that contribute to a community’s crime, delinquency, and disorder. Funded program focuses have included:
All programs are encouraged to be innovative, use best and emerging practices, and include substantial involvement by members of the community that is served by the program.
US $10,000 - US $30,000
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Nonprofits who are eligible for gun violence prevention grants include community organizations, law enforcement agencies, and advocacy groups focused on public safety and violence prevention. Many funders prioritize initiatives that promote gun safety education, youth intervention programs, and community-based violence reduction strategies. Most grants will require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize those with established success in gun violence prevention programs.
Grants for gun violence prevention typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q3, with 43.5% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Grants for gun violence prevention are offered to nonprofit programs that reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths by supporting violence intervention programs, community policing, and mental health initiatives. Competition is fierce in this area, with less than 50 grants available and around $11.8 million in funding, so funders seek organizations that specifically promote safer communities, improve conflict resolution skills, and support policy advocacy efforts.
Funding for gun violence prevention grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $5,012,500. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $118,750, while the average grant awarded is $567,751. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Of the $11.8 million available, most opportunities come from state and local governments. For example, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, the Maryland Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, and the City of Philadelphia Department of Behaviorial Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) all have funding opportuntiies for gun violence prevention initiatives in their specific areas. There are also a few opportunities on the private side from the Chicago Community Trust, the Yellow Springs Community Foundation, and more.
To greatly increase your chances of success in winning grants for gun violence prevention, concentrate on all of these key areas:
For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.