Violence Prevention Programs for the City of Cambridge FY26

The City of Cambridge is seeking proposals for violence prevention programs to support the city's most vulnerable residents. The selected organizations will provide services such as case management, career development, physical and emotional wellness, college success, and wrap-around services. The proposers must demonstrate their understanding of the city's requirements and provide a comprehensive plan for delivering these services. The city will award contracts to the most advantageous proposers, taking into consideration the proposals' quality requirements, evaluation criteria, and composite ratings. • The city's values include continuous learning, restorative practices, centering relationships, and creating equitable and non-discriminatory ways of serving the community. • The proposers must provide a detailed plan for delivering violence prevention services, including a description of their organization, their experience, and their approach to data collection and evaluation. • The city will provide funding between $30,000 and $100,000 per award, and the proposers must submit a budget that meets the city's requirements. • The proposers must also provide references from two current partners or funders, and the city reserves the right to contact these references and perform its own due diligence.