The DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) addresses gun violence in the District through its programs and community-based efforts and assists families dealing with grief and trauma caused by incidents of gun violence.
Donor Name: Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE)
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/09/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
To support this mission, the ONSE announces the availability of funding offered through the Violence Intervention Initiative (VI). The division focuses on innovative ways to interrupt violence.
ONSE is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Applications (RFA) for 48 grant opportunities, inviting individuals, non-profit, community-based organizations, clergy groups to apply for funding to implement innovative ideas, initiatives, and projects aimed at reducing violence in the District.
The goal of this RFA is to promote and ensure the fairest, most efficient means to obtain the benefits of the most qualified, responsive, and responsible proposals.
Purpose
The primary focus of the RFA is to support initiatives that contribute to the prevention of violence in the District of Columbia. They seek creative and impactful proposals addressing the root causes of violence, promoting community engagement, and fostering a safer and more resilient environment.
- Behavioral Health
- Restorative Justice
- Community efforts to assist offenders
- Employment
- Education
- Mentoring
- Social Integration
- Community support for victims to recover from harm
- Conflict Resolution.
- Community efforts to assist offenders
Goals
The goals of this opportunity include:
- Community Safety
- Work towards enhancing safety in all eight wards.
- Implement safety programs and violence prevention.
- Create Positive Change
- Empower individuals/organizations to create projects that convey a positive message aimed at reducing violence in the community.
- Provide career counseling services to help individuals identify their strengths, interests, and potential career path, guiding them towards suitable opportunities.
- Youth Involvement
- Encourage projects that engage and empower young people in violence prevention.
- Provide opportunities for youth leadership and skill development in the context of community safety.
Funding Information
ONSE aims to support community initiatives by funding a total of forty-eight (48) grantees, allocating three (3) grantees per ward, per session. Each successful grant recipient will receive $5,000 in funding to facilitate and enhance local projects and initiatives.
Grant Period
May 13 – September 15, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Community-based non-profit groups and organizations, clergy groups, individuals, or small businesses located in the District of Columbia are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a District of Columbia business license with a history of providing services in the District of Columbia. For-profit organizations are eligible but may not include profit in their grant application. For-profit organizations may also participate as subcontractors to eligible applicants.
Applicants are required to submit for consideration:
- DC Business License
- DC Clean Hands Certificate
- Tax Affidavit
- Key resumes and job descriptions
- Applicable staff licenses or certifications (if applicable)
- All respondents must submit an Employee Identification Number (EIN)
- Disclosure of Legal Proceedings (if applicable)
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation.
For more information, visit ONSE.
