The Office of Violence Prevention has launched a call for applications for the third round of Targeted Community Investment Grant applications, which awards microgrants to residents and grassroots organizations that offer needed prevention services and support in communities impacted by gun violence.

The program is an integral part of the Philadelphia Roadmap to Safer Communities, the Kenney Administration’s comprehensive action plan to address gun violence in neighborhoods across the city. The grants, which range from $500 to $20,000, specifically support new, and/or existing programs that help prevent or reduce gun violence, especially among youth and young adults most at risk of violence. 

Applications for this new cycle of funding are being accepted today through Friday, December 4, 2020. Prospective grantees must complete this application, and include: 

• A description of the program or activity to be funded.
• An explanation of how it will help prevent gun violence in their community.
• A budget that clearly shows how the funds will be used.
• Details of how the success of the project will be measured.