Youth Violence Prevention FY 2026-2027

Pierce County Human Services is soliciting applications for Youth Violence Prevention programs to serve youth in unincorporated Pierce County. The programs should focus on impacting risk and protective factors associated with the reduction or prevention of violence among youth. The selected programs will be awarded a contract for a period of 24 months, with a total value of $2,994,490.00 in 2026-2027 Violence Prevention funding. The applicants must be an IRS designated non-profit or government agency, registered as a business entity with the State of Washington, and possess a Washington State Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number and a Federal Tax ID number. Some key points to consider: • Serve unincorporated areas of Pierce County • Create a long-term reduction or elimination of violent situations or violent behavior(s) • Develop and encourage cooperation and coordination between agencies, municipalities, and clients • Focus on the prevention or elimination of violent behavior in, among, or towards children and youth • Demonstrate the program's impact through clear and concise outcomes and indicators • Implement a program with components that address the risk/protective factor(s) chosen by the applicant • Utilize an evidence-based or promising program that is proven to impact the identified risk and/or protective factor