2026 - OVP Violence Prevention Community Awards

The County’s Office of Violence Prevention is offering three one‑time mini‑grants of $15,000 each to community‑based organizations to implement violence‑prevention programs in high‑risk neighborhoods. Applicants may select one of three award categories—youth engagement, violence interruption/hotspot outreach, or mentoring/court‑advocacy—and must complete all project activities by October 31 2026. Proposals are due July 21 2026, with a Q&A period ending July 20 2026. Vendors must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience, be free of debarment, maintain specified insurance coverages, and possibly register with the County Inspector General. • Three $15,000 mini‑grants (one per award) for violence‑prevention initiatives. • Eligible categories: Youth engagement, hotspot outreach/violence interruption, mentoring & court advocacy. • Required experience: ≥ 3 years in community engagement/violence prevention; no debarment; insurance limits as detailed. • Deadline: July 21 2026; project completion by October 31 2026; final invoice by mid‑November 2026.