Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives

A competitive grant to fund community level violence prevention programs that address multiple forms of violence impacting adolescents and young adults in communities with high rates of violence.

Eligibility

Eligibile Applicants:

• States
• Local governments
• Tribal governments
• Institutions of higher education
• Tribal organizations
• Nonprofits
• Independent school districts
• Hospitals

Eligible Community Violence Intervention Programs:

• Group Violence Intervention
• Street Outreach
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
• Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program
• Safe Passage
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Youth Engagement and Employment

Examples of Past Community Violence Intervention Programs Funded: Current grantees

2021 Grant Overview

Fund Amount: $10,000,000

Maximum Award Amount: $250,000

Total Number of Anticipated Recipients: 8

Solicitation Priorities:

• Community- and societal-level strategies to address social determinants of health and racial inequity to prevent violence impacting adolescents and young adults

How to Apply

Anticipated Deadline: May 2022

Most recent solicitation: 2021

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services