The City of Pittsburgh, partnered with the POISE Foundation, is seeking applications for its STOP the Violence Community Investment Fund grants to support organizations with programs that complement the City’s existing Group Violence Intervention (GVI) violence prevention strategy.
Donor Name: Poise Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 07/05/2022
Grant Size: $15,000 to over $90,000
Details:
As part of their comprehensive approach to ending violence in their communities, the City of Pittsburgh invites community organizations to join them to make their city safe and peaceful. Through the STOP the Violence Community Investment Fund, they plan to offer grant-based financial support to organizations with a willingness to enter into deep partnerships that develop the experience and relationships to yield effective results.
The City of Pittsburgh seeks to eliminate community violence among all age groups. They want peace in their communities, and they understand that peace isn’t possible unless everyone pulls together to make it happen. These grants offer resources to community organizations willing to lead the way.
Examples of potentially eligible projects include:
- Academic, arts, or sports opportunities for high-risk individuals of any age
- Family-strengthening activities and parent/guardian support
- Mentoring for youth and/or adults
- Development of support communities for traumatized individuals, re-entering citizens, and their families
- Culturally-sensitive mental health counseling for high-risk individuals
Funding Information
Applicants can apply for any amount from $15,000 to over $90,000. Most grant awards will fall between $15,000 and $90,000. However, the city may award a few grants that exceed $90,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, each organization MUST meet the following criteria:
- A clear understanding of the dynamics of local community violence
- Experience implementing community programs that impact high-risk community members
- Established relationships and trust among the people most impacted by/currently involved in violence
- A history of providing services to the target population of the proposed project within the organization’s particular geographic area
- History as a communicative and accountable community partner in successful collaborations
- Operate their project within the City of Pittsburgh and/or serve individuals who live in the City of Pittsburgh
- Preparedness to initiate the grant-funded project within 60 days of receiving funds
- Recognized as a 501(c)3 or have a letter of intent or other documented support from a recognized 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor
For more information, visit Poise Foundation.
