The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is accepting applications for its 2026 Group Violence Reduction Strategy Grant Program.
Donor Name: Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/03/2025
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement’s (ONSE) mission is to foster community based strategies to help prevent violence and increase public safety.
The Group Violence Reduction Strategy grant will fund organizations that will work to reduce gun violence in Washington, D.C. by implementing anti-violence strategies that provide intervention and prevention support while strengthening local partnerships among community members and stakeholders, and interact with residents and community members by providing violence intervention services.
Funding Information
ONSE anticipates awarding organizations approximately $750,000 per Ward through this RFA.
Grant Period
January 1 – September 30, 2026.
Target Populations
This funding is targeted for individuals between the ages of 18 – 35 who are at the highest risk of violence and are often resistant and/or not eligible for other services.
Eligibility Criteria
Community-based non-profit organizations, clergy groups, individuals, or small businesses in the District of Columbia are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a District of Columbia business license and 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.
For more information, visit ONSE.
