Capacity-Building and Convening

The Everytown Community Safety Fund delivers more than funding — we invest in the capacity, leadership, and long-term success of our grantees. Through our Community Training Institute, we provide tailored training, technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities co-designed with national experts to meet evolving needs.

Our approach is grounded in ongoing engagement and begins with a self-assessment and direct feedback with our trainers, shaping how we support each grantee and the broader network. Together, these investments build the infrastructure, skills, and community needed to sustain and scale what works.

What we offer:

• Self-assessments with direct feedback from national experts to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for growth
• Cohort-based and customized training in response to persistent and emerging needs identified across the network
• Small, practitioner-led training cohorts for current and alumni grantees, combining hands-on field experience with classroom learning
• Annual in-person convening to connect peers, share best practices, and elevate grantee leadership
• Virtual network calls and staff briefings year-round to share insights, provide updates, and strengthen collaboration across the field